Science Africa – Page 42

22 Jul, 24

Eastern Africa: Clinical Trial Finds New Treatment for Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis

Eastern Africa: Clinical Trial Finds New Treatment for Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis By Thuku Kariuki Clinical trials have shown that a new treatment for people with post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL), a serious skin disease is safer, shorter, and more effective than the current treatment. The trial was conducted in Sudan by the non-profit medical research organization […]

EUR 1.7M Solar Initiative Launched in Burkina Faso

EUR 1.7M Solar Initiative Launched in Burkina Faso By Isabella Njeri In a bold move towards sustainable development, the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched an innovative project in Burkina Faso to harness solar power to create jobs and promote green economic growth. This project aims to transform local businesses and boost employment in […]

22 Jul, 24

Africa: Action Needed as Road Deaths, Injuries Increase

Africa: Action Needed as Road Deaths, Injuries Increase By Sharon Atieno Despite a global decrease, road traffic deaths and injuries continue to pose a significant challenge in Africa, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report says. According to the Status report on road safety in the WHO African region, the number of deaths between 2010 and […]

17 Jul, 24

WHO Launches Road Safety Report for Africa

WHO Launches Road Safety Report for Africa By Joyce Ojanji and Isabella Njeri Even though Africa accounts for only three percent of the global vehicle fleet, nearly 250,000 people died from road traffic injuries in 2021. This represents 19% of the global burden of deaths. Since 2010, there has been a 17% increase in road […]

Paris to Host Global Forum on Investment in Africa’s Energy

Paris to Host Global Forum on Investment in Africa’s Energy By Isabella Njeri In a concerted effort to catalyze new sources of capital and broaden the pool of global investors in Africa’s energy sector, an exclusive Global Forum will take place in Paris, France, in 2025 under the theme “Pioneering Africa’s Energy Boom: Strategic Investment […]

Hepatitis C Virus Self-Test Kit Gets Crucial WHO Prequalification

Hepatitis C Virus Self-Test Kit Gets Crucial WHO Prequalification By Joshua Isaac The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first-ever self-test for the detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), marking a significant step towards expanding access to testing and diagnosis worldwide. The pre-qualification of this self-test is poised to accelerate global efforts towards eliminating […]

Hope for Women as Efficacy, Safety Trials of Antimalarials Begins in Africa

Hope for Women as Efficacy, Safety Trials of Antimalarials Begins in Africa By Joyce Ojanji A global consortium of scientific and social research experts in malaria from Africa and Europe has started Phase III clinical trials to assess the efficacy and safety of antimalarials in women during the first trimester of pregnancy. The Safety of […]

11 Jul, 24

New Tech Helps Kenyan Flower Exporters Meet Strict EU Rules

New Tech Helps Kenyan Flower Exporters Meet Strict EU Rules By Joshua Isaac With an estimated worth of $900 million in export value annually and over two million people depending on it for livelihood, the flower industry is a critical pillar of the Kenyan economy. However, flower’s vulnerability to diseases and pests and stringent exportation […]

11 Jul, 24

Kenya: CABI’s Biocontrol Agent Effective against Papaya Pest

Kenya: CABI’s Biocontrol Agent Effective against Papaya Pest By Gift Briton A glimmer of hope shines bright for papaya farmers as the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI)’s biocontrol strategy proves effective in combating the invasive papaya mealybug pest that has wreaked havoc on their crops over the past, jeopardizing livelihoods and food […]

09 Jul, 24

Kenya: Community Members Plant Indigenous Trees to Conserve River Kibos

Kenya: Community Members Plant Indigenous Trees to Conserve River Kibos By Clifford Akumu Richard Okumu crouches to dip his hands into River Kibos at Kajulu village, Kisumu County, ready to scoop water that passes through undulating hills and boulders before emptying into Lake Victoria. He grimaces at the water in his hands: “It is dirty,” […]