July 2023 – Page 3 – Science Africa

WHO, CSOs Collaborate to Harness Potential of Traditional Medicine

WHO, CSOs Collaborate to Harness Potential of Traditional Medicine By Opija Raduk The World Health Organization (WHO) recently held a virtual dialogue with representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) to discuss the priorities and potential of traditional medicine in addressing global health challenges. The dialogue comes ahead of the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit, scheduled for August […]

Urgent Need to Address Gender Inequalities in WASH

Urgent Need to Address Gender Inequalities in WASH By Fidelis Rukwaro With billions of people lacking access to safely managed drinking water, safe sanitation and proper hygiene of washing hands with soap and water at home, girls and women still bear the brunt of this global water and sanitation crisis. This is according to a […]

El Niño Onset: Governments Urged to Prepare for Impact

El Niño Onset: Governments Urged to Prepare for Impact By Gift Briton The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has declared the new onset of El Niño conditions, calling on governments across the globe to remain vigilant and prepare for more extreme weather events. The United Nations(UN)’s weather agency warns that the commencement of El Niño conditions is likely to fuel […]

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Kenya Urged to Expand Irrigation to Achieve Food Security

Kenya Urged to Expand Irrigation to Achieve Food Security By Gift Briton Though agriculture remains the silver bullet with real potential to elevate people from poverty and enhance food security within a short time and with less relative investments, the sector faces numerous challenges including overreliance on rainwater that hinders its full potential. Ambassador Carla […]

06 Jul, 23

Kenya: Initiative to Handle Chemicals Safely Launched

Kenya: Initiative to Handle Chemicals Safely Launched By Opija Raduk and Simon Theuri Kenya joins South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco as the fourth African country to join Responsible Care implementation in Africa. The move underscores Kenya’s commitment to promoting responsible chemical management practices on a global scale. Responsible Care is a voluntary initiative for associations […]

06 Jul, 23

Kenya: Brace for Chilly Weather

Kenya: Brace for Chilly Weather By Gift Briton Occasional cold and cloudy conditions are expected over Highlands East of the Rift Valley, South-eastern lowlands, the Rift Valley and Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Kenya Meteorological Department(KMD) predicts. Further, the average night-time minimum temperatures will be less than 10°C across much of these regions, […]

Gavi Expands Vaccine Portfolio in Lower-income Countries

Gavi Expands Vaccine Portfolio in Lower-income Countries By Opija Raduk Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced new investments and initiatives to expand access to vaccines in lower-income countries and enhance global health security. At its recent board meeting, Gavi approved the introduction of a six-in-one (hexavalent) vaccine and considered a long list of potential vaccines […]