Science Africa – Page 25

10 Feb, 25

Kenya Launches Initiative to Improve Availability, Accessibility to Quality Milk

Kenya Launches Initiative to Improve Availability, Accessibility to Quality Milk By Duncan Mboyah Kenya has launched a four-year initiative aimed at improving the availability and accessibility of safe, affordable and quality milk for consumption. The initiative, known as ‘MoreMilk’, also aims to enhance milk regulatory compliance and market access for small dairy businesses. Dr. Joshua […]

Uganda Starts Clinical Trial for Ebola Sudan Strain Vaccine

Uganda Starts Clinical Trial for Ebola Sudan Strain Vaccine By Joyce Ojanji In a historic move, Uganda, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other global partners, has launched the first-ever clinical trial for a vaccine targeting the Sudan species of the Ebola virus. The trial, initiated just four days after the confirmation […]

Guinea Eliminates Sleeping Sickness

Guinea Eliminates Sleeping Sickness By Sharon Atieno Guinea has eliminated the human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem. It has managed to control the gambiense form of the disease to below the World Health Organization (WHO)’s threshold of one case per 10 000 inhabitants in all endemic areas. With symptoms […]

Africa Urged to Transition to Just, Inclusive Circular Economy Model

Africa Urged to Transition to Just, Inclusive Circular Economy Model By Christabel Ligami Transitioning to a just and inclusive circular economy in Africa presents a unique opportunity to create jobs, stimulate sustainable economic growth, and reduce pressure on natural resources, say experts and representatives attending a two-day validation workshop for the review of a Circular […]

05 Feb, 25

Fall Armyworm Invasion: How Science is Offering Solutions

Fall Armyworm Invasion: How Science is Offering Solutions By Milliam Murigi As climate change intensifies, rising temperatures and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns create ideal conditions for spreading pests that threaten agriculture. Among these is the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a destructive pest that has ravaged crops in over 44 African countries. Originally native to the […]

Menstrual Health Still a Cause for Concern in Developing Nations

Menstrual Health Still a Cause for Concern in Developing Nations By Joyce Ojanji Thousands of women and girls in low- and middle-income countries are missing out on school, work, and social life every month due to menstruation, a new study published in The Lancet Global Health reveals. The study, which analyzed data from over three […]

29 Jan, 25

WHO: The Poorest to Feel Trump’s Withdrawal

WHO: The Poorest to Feel Trump’s Withdrawal By Joyce Ojanji Nations should step up and invest in health to plug the gap following Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) which puts the lives of millions of people in poorer countries at risk, health experts say. The new US president pulled […]

AMR: New Seed Funding Available for Youth-led Campaigns

AMR: New Seed Funding Available for Youth-led Campaigns With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) responsible for more than 1.27 million deaths annually, a new competition has been launched to encourage youth-led teams to take action in their communities with campaigns against this threat. The competition is supported by the Trinity Challenge – a charity that was launched […]

27 Jan, 25

Kenya: More Effort Needed to Reduce Road Crashes in Mombasa

Kenya: More Effort Needed to Reduce Road Crashes in Mombasa By Gift Briton The Mombasa County Government and Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) has unveiled the 2023 Mombasa Road Safety Report. The report, based on police crash data, provides a detailed analysis of the trends, high-risk areas, and key factors contributing to […]

27 Jan, 25

Inadequate Rainfall Anticipated in East Africa During the ‘Long Rains’ Season

Inadequate Rainfall Anticipated in East Africa During the ‘Long Rains’ Season By Gift Briton Most East African regions are likely to experience below-normal rainfall during the March to May rainfall season, also known as the long rains season, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Predictions and Applications Centre (ICPAC) predicts. The long rainy season […]