Science Africa – Page 80

28 Apr, 23

African Farmers to Benefit from New Maize Varieties

African Farmers to Benefit from New Maize Varieties By Joyce Ojanji To cushion African farmers against the impact of climate change on their productivity and enhance their livelihood, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has restated its commitment to deliver transgenic drought-tolerant and insect-protected maize varieties. “Smallholder farmers face numerous challenges at the farm level, […]

WHO Releases Global Health Repository

WHO Releases Global Health Repository By Fidelis Rukwaro To improve service delivery for all and ensure equity of health services, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Health Inequality Data Repository (HIDR) which contains global data and evidence on population health and its determinants. “The ability to direct services to those who need them the most is vital to […]

27 Apr, 23

Climate Change: Better Evidence-based Information, Concerted Approach Crucial to Build Resilience

Following Earth Day on 22 April,Dr Ulrich Kuhlmann, looks at two fundamental ways in which smallholders can be empowered to build resilience to climate change – access to better evidence-based agricultural information and a more concerted approach by governments in relation to investment and knowledge sharing. When it comes to climate change, the agricultural sector faces […]

27 Apr, 23

Kenya: Coastal Communities Trained on Bamboo Planting

Kenya: Coastal Communities Trained on Bamboo Planting By Saumu Juma In an effort to entrench bamboo planting in the coastal region, the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) held an Open Day in Kilifi County to create awareness on the importance of vegetation. Dr. Linus Wekesa, Director, KEFRI headquarters in Kilifi County said that many coastal […]

26 Apr, 23

KMD: Heavy Rainfall Expected Over Most Parts of Kenya

KMD: Heavy Rainfall Expected Over Most Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over most parts of the country in the next seven days, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly weather prediction. As a result, poorly drained and low-lying areas could experience continuous flooding. KMD says that in […]

Poliovirus Could Be Eliminated by End of 2023

Poliovirus Could Be Eliminated by End of 2023 By Gift Briton The plan to eradicate poliovirus as a global public health threat by the end of 2023 is most likely to be successful, Adian O’Leary, Director- of Polio Eradication at the World Health Organization(WHO) says. O’Leary notes that WHO in collaboration with other partner organizations […]

Africa: 33 Million Children Need Vaccination

Africa: 33 Million Children Need Vaccination For Africa to be on track to achieve the 2030 global immunization goals, an estimated 33 million children need to be vaccinated between 2023 and 2025, World Health Organization (WHO) says. The 2030 global immunization goals include reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the […]

20 Apr, 23

AATF Appoints New Ambassador for Agricultural Developments in Africa

AATF Appoints New Ambassador for Agricultural Developments in Africa By Joyce Ojanji Dr Ousmane Badiane, a renowned agricultural economist and policy expert, has been appointed as the new ambassador of African Agricultural Technology Foundation starting March 2023. Dr. Badiane, who is the current Executive Chairperson of ACADEMIYA2063, is a respected expert in the field of […]

20 Apr, 23

Kenya: Baringo’s Indigenous Communities Overcoming Powerful, Intrusive Mathenge

Kenya: Baringo’s Indigenous Communities Overcoming Powerful, Intrusive Mathenge By Joyce Chimbi As the mouth shakes uncontrollably and an attempt to chew sends jaws sliding from side to side, the goat stands still, vomiting a thin dark green fluid. All signs that the end is near. Rispah Enenganai, the owner, watches helplessly. She has seen these […]

WHO Calls for Unrestricted Access to Health Care amid Fight in Sudan

WHO Calls for Unrestricted Access to Health Care amid Fight in Sudan By Fidelis Rukwaro As fighting intensifies in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for all parties to the conflict to respect the neutrality of health and unrestricted access to health care for all. In a press statement […]