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Ending Malaria Starts with Mosquito Control

Ending Malaria Starts with Mosquito Control By Patience Akumu and Konstantina Boutsika Folk tales on the mosquito, an insect that has killed people for centuries, abound. In all of them, the mosquito is errant, sly and resilient – even lucky. One folktale from Uganda is about the relationship between Mosquito and Ear. They were close […]

02 May, 25

Kenya: Research Initiative to Boost Home-grown School Feeding Unveiled

Kenya: Research Initiative to Boost Home-grown School Feeding Unveiled By Joyce Ojanji With Kenya being recognized globally for its efforts in school feeding, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and its partners have launched a research initiative to boost home-grown school feeding. Working in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and with grant support from […]

02 May, 25

Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Named VillageReach’s New CEO

Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Named VillageReach’s New CEO Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, a dynamic leader in global health, is joining VillageReach, a non-profit global health organization, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He brings his vast expertise, advocating for and implementing systemic health reforms across Africa. Dr. Ogwell’s leadership is marked by his commitment to improving health […]

Africa’s Pastoralists Hold Key to Sustainable Livestock, Environmental Balance

Africa’s Pastoralists Hold Key to Sustainable Livestock, Environmental Balance By Daouda Ngom Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems that are closely linked to our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic growth, and ecological balance. In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. And […]

01 May, 25

COP 30: World Animal Protection Unveils Just Transition Campaign

COP 30: World Animal Protection Unveils Just Transition Campaign By Sharon Atieno World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare organization, has officially launched a campaign advocating for a just transition away from industrial animal agriculture. As part of the Road to Belém, the organization announced its active participation in the upcoming 30th Conference of the […]

01 May, 25

Mali Pioneers Hybrid Malaria Vaccine Delivery Approach

Mali Pioneers Hybrid Malaria Vaccine Delivery Approach By Joyce Ojanji Mali’s Ministry of Health, with support from partners, has launched a first-of-its-kind malaria vaccine delivery approach, aimed at reaching children aged 5 to 36 months. The approach entails providing the first three doses monthly throughout the year based on age, followed by the fourth and […]

Drug Resistance Worsens UTI Crisis in Malawi

Drug Resistance Worsens UTI Crisis in Malawi By Joyce Ojanji A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi, with new research revealing that nearly half of women presenting with symptoms at a major referral hospital had infections resistant to multiple drugs. The study, conducted by researchers at Mzuzu […]

29 Apr, 25

Global Tea Experts Gather to Develop Sector’s Net Zero Carbon Framework

Global Tea Experts Gather to Develop Sector’s Net Zero Carbon Framework Duncan Mboyah Global tea experts are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, to develop a framework on net-zero carbon in the tea sector. The experts, drawn from the tea-growing countries of Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania, Malawi, Rwanda, and Kenya, aim to transition to a net-zero […]

29 Apr, 25

Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak

Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak By Gift Briton Uganda has declared its latest Ebola outbreak over, following the completion of 42 consecutive days without new cases as required by the World Health Organization (WHO). This was Uganda’s second Ebola outbreak in less than three years. It was confirmed on 30th January 2025 in Kampala. […]

25 Apr, 25

Drug Price Drops as TB Alliance’s Multi-Manufacturer Strategy Expands Access

Drug Price Drops as TB Alliance’s Multi-Manufacturer Strategy Expands Access By Sharon Atieno The price of pretomanid, the newest tuberculosis (TB) medicine, dropped to less than a dollar per day in April. The drug is now available through the Global Drug Facility (GDF) for US$169 per treatment course, down from US$ 224 in October 2024. […]