October 2025 – Science Africa

22 Oct, 25

African Experts Call for Actionable Framework on Global Goal on Adaptation

African Experts Call for Actionable Framework on Global Goal on Adaptation By Milliam Murigi African climate experts have called for a practical and inclusive Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) framework that reflects the continent’s realities and ensures measurable action rather than mere rhetoric. Speaking during the Africa Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) pre-COP30 meeting in Kenya’s capital, […]

Global Funding Cuts Threaten Women, Children’s Health Programs

Global Funding Cuts Threaten Women, Children’s Health Programs By Samantha Linda The global funding crisis, particularly in the health sector, is threatening to shut down vital health and rights programs for women, children, and adolescents, a new survey by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) has revealed. The findings show that many […]

22 Oct, 25

COP 30: African Civil Society Unite to Shape Common Climate Position

COP 30: African Civil Society Unite to Shape Common Climate Position By Milliam Murigi African civil society organizations (CSOs) have convened in Nairobi for a two-day meeting aimed at developing a unified position paper to guide the continent’s engagement at the upcoming United Nations Conference of Parties (COP30) climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The meeting […]

HIV: Challenges Remain as Kenya Set to Rollout Twice-yearly Injectable Drug

HIV: Challenges Remain as Kenya Set to Rollout Twice-yearly Injectable Drug By Dickens Okinyi Kenya’s ongoing fight against HIV has entered a new phase with the roll out of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention and treatment drug, set to take place in 2026. The innovation, hailed as a major milestone in global public health, […]

$358M Programme to Build Climate- resilient Dairy Sector

$358M Programme to Build Climate- resilient Dairy Sector By Milliam Murigi A six-year programme to build a climate-resilient and low-emission dairy sector is now underway across East Africa. Dubbed Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme, led by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the programme aims to promote sustainable dairy production while […]

Antibiotic Resistance on the Rise

Antibiotic Resistance on the Rise By Frank Okello The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that antibiotic resistance is rapidly spreading, turning treatable infections into deadly threats and silently fueling what experts now call a “global health crisis.” Infections that were once cured with common drugs are increasingly defying treatment. WHO data shows that nearly […]

Africa CDC Unveils New Platform to Strengthen Health Manufacturing

Africa CDC Unveils New Platform to Strengthen Health Manufacturing By Lilian Nyakio The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a new digital platform aimed at transforming Africa’s health products manufacturing landscape and driving regional investment. The platform, named the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence and Network Analysis (AMMINA), was unveiled during […]

21 Oct, 25

ILRI Unveils Heat-Tolerant Cattle to Boost Climate Resilience

ILRI Unveils Heat-Tolerant Cattle to Boost Climate Resilience By Milliam Murigi Scientists at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have developed a breed of cattle that can withstand extreme heat, offering hope to farmers grappling with the growing impacts of climate change. The work is part of the System for Land-Based Emissions Estimation (SLICK) project, […]

21 Oct, 25

Embrace Targeted Treatment to Save Lives, Combat Drug Resistance — Experts

Embrace Targeted Treatment to Save Lives, Combat Drug Resistance — Experts By Milliam Murigi For years, the approach to treating illnesses in Kenya has been straightforward: Panadol for headaches, Paracetamol for high temperatures, and antibiotics for infections, among others. This one-size-fits-all model has been almost the norm. Assuming that patients with the same disease will […]

21 Oct, 25

African Leaders Champion Innovation to Transform Agriculture

African Leaders Champion Innovation to Transform Agriculture By Samantha Linda African leaders are calling for significant investment in agricultural innovation to unlock the continent’s full potential and drive economic growth. This call was made during a high-level roundtable hosted by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General […]