Science Africa – Page 71

08 Aug, 23

Eastern Africa: Public Advised to Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun

Eastern Africa: Public Advised to Avoid Excess Exposure to Sun By Gift Briton High temperatures which could potentially lead to heat-related fatigue are expected in parts of Sudan, Eritrea and Afar region in Ethiopia. According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), the public is advised to keep hydrated and […]

07 Aug, 23

Nandi County’s Wetland Restoration Efforts Bringing Back Sitatungas

Nandi County’s Wetland Restoration Efforts Bringing Back Sitatungas By Sharon Atieno Found in more than 25 African countries, sitatungas have a population of about 170,000 individuals globally. Of these, Kenya is home to only 473 individuals. A sitatunga (tragelaphus spekei) is a rare swamp-dwelling antelope, distinguished by its long, splayed hooves which are well-adapted for […]

07 Aug, 23

Food Security: Sub-Saharan Africa Should Leverage Available Climate-Smart Seed Varieties

Food Security: Sub-Saharan Africa Should Leverage Available Climate-Smart Seed Varieties By Whitney Akinyi Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been urged to take advantage of the already available newly improved climate-smart seed varieties to boost agricultural productivity in the region. Dr. Munyaradzi Jonga, the Seed Production Specialist and TAAT Maize Compact Lead at African Agricultural […]

Eastern Africa: Brace for Chilly Weather

Eastern Africa: Brace for Chilly Weather By Gift Briton Northern Somalia, central Ethiopia, and central Kenya including Nairobi, are likely to experience cooler than usual temperatures in the next seven days. The forecast by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development(IGAD’s) Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), shows. Also, extremely heavy rainfall is expected in western Sudan while […]

Rainfall Expected in Parts of Kenya

Rainfall Expected in Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Rainfall is expected over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Coast and North- western Kenya. This is according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly prediction. KMD says isolated storms are likely to occur over some […]

Best Practices Saving Millions from Deadly Tobacco

Best Practices Saving Millions from Deadly Tobacco By Gift Briton Over five billion people globally (seven out of 10 people) are now protected from the deadly tobacco smoke by at least one tobacco control measure, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report indicates. Since the introduction of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 15 […]

Hepatitis: WHO Calls for Increased Testing Amidst Alarming Trends

Hepatitis: WHO Calls for Increased Testing Amidst Alarming Trends By Gift Briton The World Health organization (WHO) warns about the alarming increase in viral hepatitis, noting that the disease could kill more people than malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV combined by 2040, if current infection trends continue. According to the organization, hepatitis causes liver damage and […]

29 Jul, 23

KEMRI’s Stem Cell Research Centre to Improve Fight against NCDs

KEMRI’s Stem Cell Research Centre to Improve Fight against NCDs By Joyce Ojanji The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has unveiled a Centre of Excellence in Stem Cell Research that will enable scientists to develop new therapies to regenerate and repair tissues that have been damaged or affected by diseases or accidents. The centre which is located […]

Global Climate Litigation on the Rise

Global Climate Litigation on the Rise By Whitney Akinyi Climate change court cases have more than doubled globally, within a five-year period, a new report jointly published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University reveals. The report, titled Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review, finds […]

29 Jul, 23

WHO Publishes New Treatments for Cancer, Infectious Diseases

WHO Publishes New Treatments for Cancer, Infectious Diseases By Sharon Atieno The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new medicines for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, cancer, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular conditions, among others in its updated essential medicine lists. These lists include the Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and the Essential Medicines for […]