October 2023 – Science Africa

UNEP Celebrates Innovative Solutions to Beat Plastic Pollution

UNEP Celebrates Innovative Solutions to Beat Plastic Pollution By Joyce Ojanji With up to 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaking into the aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers and seas annually, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has awarded five nominees for the 2023 Champions of the Earth environmental honour for their innovative solutions and […]

Private Sector Investment in Climate Adaptation Critical for Africa’s Resilience

Private Sector Investment in Climate Adaptation Critical for Africa’s Resilience By Sharon Atieno With climate change posing a serious threat to Africa’s population with droughts and floods affecting millions of lives and livelihoods, private sector investment in innovative adaptation technologies in the most affected sectors -agriculture, health, and infrastructure – remains crucial. This is according […]

30 Oct, 23

Kenya: Nairobi-based Health Centre Turning Clefts to Beautiful Smiles

Kenya: Nairobi-based Health Centre Turning Clefts to Beautiful Smiles By Joyce Chimbi When baby Wendo was born in 2021, her arrival was met with joy and at the same time, utter shock. The girl was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate and not only was this a first in the family on her […]

Trade, Climate Action Unite at COP28

Trade, Climate Action Unite at COP28 By Whitney Akinyi In a first-of-its-kind event at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), international organizations will spotlight policy options for developing countries to capture emerging trade opportunities. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Trade Centre, and […]

First Malaria Vaccine Reduces Child Deaths by Over 10%

First Malaria Vaccine Reduces Child Deaths by Over 10% By Gift Briton The first malaria vaccine ( RTS,S) to be approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) has reduced deaths among young children by 13 percent. This is based on the findings of a new study presented by WHO during the annual meeting of the […]

High-Quality Seeds to Improve Kenya’s Cassava Production

High-Quality Seeds to Improve Kenya’s Cassava Production By Joyce Ojanji As Kenya grapples with a soaring demand for cassava, which has surpassed local production levels by a staggering 200%, the government is making an effort to ensure that the country becomes self-sufficient. Paul Rono, Kenya’s Principal Secretary of the State Department for Crop Development […]

The world celebrates inaugural day of care and support

The world celebrates inaugural day of care and support The world marks the first International Day of Care and Support on October 29th following a landmark United Nations Declaration that recognises care and support as cornerstones for sustainable development and accelerators of equality. Globally, women and girls take on a disproportionate share of the unpaid […]

26 Oct, 23

Flash Floods, Heat Exhaustion Expected in Parts of Eastern Africa

Flash Floods, Heat Exhaustion Expected in Parts of Eastern Africa By Gift Briton People living in central and southern Ethiopia, northern Somalia as well as northern and southern parts of Uganda have been urged to stay alert for the expected flash floods. The Intergovernmental Authority On Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC) says that […]

26 Oct, 23

Aga Khan University Receives Grant to Utilize AI in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

Aga Khan University Receives Grant to Utilize AI in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis By Whitney Akinyi The Aga Khan University (AKU) in Kenya has been awarded a substantial research grant of Kshs. 112 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies in the realm […]

AREF-Roche, Genentech Launch Fellowship to Empower African Researchers

AREF-Roche, Genentech Launch Fellowship to Empower African Researchers By Whitney Akinyi To propel the next generation of scientists into positions of leadership in clinical pharmacology, pathology, and human genetics, Roche, working in partnership with the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) and Genentech has launched a fellowship Program for African health researchers. The fellowship program will […]