Animal Product Alternatives to Help Reduce Global Warming By Bellah Conte With the animal agriculture sector accounting for up to a fifth of the planet’s warming emissions, emerging novel alternatives to animal products such as meat and dairy may contribute significantly to reducing this footprint, provided there is use of low-carbon energy. This is according […]

First Oral Treatment of Acute Sleeping Sickness Receives Positive Feedback By Sharon Atieno The European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive scientific opinion of Fexinidazole Winthrop as the first oral treatment of the acute form of sleeping sickness (rhodesiense) found in Eastern and Southern Africa. Sleeping […]

Africa: Limited Access to Infrastructure Hindering Scientific Advancements  By Gift Briton Recognizing the importance of fostering scientific collaborations in tackling global challenges,  scientists are advocating for the need for innovative solutions like remote access to research facilities to increase their access to essential infrastructure. In Africa, limited access to cutting-edge research infrastructure including laboratories, specialized equipment, and data […]

New Child-friendly TB Prevention Treatment Available By Sharon Atieno With more than two million children and adolescents lacking preventive treatment for Tuberculosis(TB), which is needed for those living with HIV or exposed to TB within the home, a new paediatric formulation of rifapentine (P) by Lupin Limited, has been approved for use in TB prevention […]

Repurpose Negative Finance, Scale Investment in Nature By Joyce Ojanji With close to$7 trillion invested globally each year in activities that have a direct negative impact on nature from both public and private sector sources,the financial sector has been called to implement incentives to redirect finance from harmful activities, fostering positive outcomes for nature. This is according to […]

COP28: Over $175 M Pledge Toward Green Infrastructure Development in Africa By Gift Briton African and international institutions, philanthropies, and governments of Germany, France, and Japan have pledged financial support of over $175 million to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA). The pledge was made during the ongoing climate change conference in Dubai, […]

North-western Uganda to Receive Clean Energy Boost By Gift Briton Communities and businesses in the remote parts of north-western Uganda are set to benefit from clean and affordable power supply following a commitment of approximately US$19 million to support a new solar project designed to provide energy in the region. At the ongoing climate change […]

Amref’s Mobile Clinic Driver Feted at COP 28 By Joyce Ojanji Daniel Kimemia, African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref)’s long-serving mobile clinic driver has been awarded the prestigious Frontline Exemplar Award for his outstanding efforts in reaching remote communities across East Africa with essential health services, including vaccines during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]