September 2024 – Science Africa

30 Sep, 24

Political Support Crucial in Combating Dementia in Africa

Political Support Crucial in Combating Dementia in Africa By Sharon Atieno Dementia- a disease that affects memory and other cognitive functions as well as the ability to perform everyday tasks- is the seventh leading cause of death (1.6 million mortalities). The disease accounts for more than 55 million cases globally. Two out of five people […]

30 Sep, 24

World Urged to Invest in Reducing Food Loss, Waste

World Urged to Invest in Reducing Food Loss, Waste By Sharon Atieno As the world marks the fifth observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, there is need for increased and concerted efforts to deal with this menace. According to the United Nations, around 13.2 percent of food produced is […]

29 Sep, 24

Insect, Rodent Proof Sacks Reducing Food Waste in Kenya

Insect, Rodent Proof Sacks Reducing Food Waste in Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Reducing postharvest losses, especially in developing countries, could be a sustainable solution to increasing food availability, reducing pressure on natural resources, eliminating hunger and improving farmers’ livelihoods. As much as nearly half of cereal grains can be lost during the storage stage due […]

Experts’ Opinions on the Measles Vaccine Efficacy

Experts’ Opinions on the Measles Vaccine Efficacy By Gift Briton Experts from various fields have offered their insights and perspectives on the potential link between rising measles cases in the United Kingdom (UK) and the waning of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine-induced immunity. This follows a modelling study which examined whether protection against […]

Angolan Government’s Efforts Leading to its Energy Success

Angolan Government’s Efforts Leading to its Energy Success By Joyce Ojanji The Government of Angola has made significant strides that have boosted the country’s energy sector including policies and investment which have improved the business environment making it attractive to investors. Key among them is the recent Presidential decree on incremental production. It introduces better […]

Three African Innovations among Earthshot Prize 2024 Finalists

Three African Innovations among Earthshot Prize 2024 Finalists By Gift Briton At least three groundbreaking innovations from Africa have captured global attention as finalists in Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 2024. Founded by Prince William in 2020, the Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform that rewards five winners annually for their exceptional contributions […]

25 Sep, 24

Sudan: Need for Intervention as Child, Maternal Deaths Increase

Sudan: Need for Intervention as Child, Maternal Deaths Increase By Sharon Atieno The war between Sudanese forces which broke out in April 2023 is resulting in one of the worst maternal and child health emergencies in the world. With hospitals destroyed pregnant, birthing, and postpartum women, as well as children, are dying from preventable conditions […]

Snake bites Still a Cause for Concern

Snake bites Still a Cause for Concern By Joyce Ojanji Snake bites have been grouped among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by the World Health Organization (WHO), as they receive little attention despite their devastating impact on communities. Experts have raised concerns that access to care and systemic inequities have made it worse for victims […]

24 Sep, 24

Gates Foundation Honours Children’s Health and Nutrition Champions

By Daniel Otunge The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation celebrated remarkable leaders advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) with solutions to keep people healthy and nourished in a rapidly warming world during the Goalkeepers 2024: Recipe for Progress event in New York. The annual event highlighted opportunities to ensure better nutrition so […]

22 Sep, 24

Agroecology Economies Can Halt the Pace of Hunger, Poverty

Agroecology Economies Can Halt the Pace of Hunger, Poverty By Joyce Chimbi Conventional food production models are increasingly vulnerable to climate change and their long commercialization channels often succumb to food waste, energy inefficiency and corporate concentration. Food waste is a market failure where at least $1 trillion worth of food is thrown away every […]