Biotechnology – Page 46 – Science Africa

19 Mar, 24

Fast-Track Research on TB Self-Test Kits, Expert Says

Fast-Track Research on TB Self-Test Kits, Expert Says By Gift Briton Over the last three decades, Tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic tests have evolved, the latest being genome sequencing. However, delayed detection remains a major impediment to eradicating this disease. In Kenya, for instance, almost half of TB cases are not diagnosed on time. According to TB […]

18 Mar, 24

Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke: The Clinical Researcher Fighting ‘The Neglect’ in Mycetoma Disease

Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke: The Clinical Researcher Fighting ‘The Neglect’ in Mycetoma Disease By Clifford Akumu For medical researcher Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, a childhood experience in hospitals, and interactions with doctors, has blossomed into a lifelong passion. She has been a fountainhead of empowerment, a star clinical researcher, and Head of the Mycetoma disease program at […]

Global Project to Tackle TB Underdiagnosis among Children Launched

Global Project to Tackle TB Underdiagnosis among Children Launched By Joyce Ojanji With more than half of all children with tuberculosis (TB) never diagnosed and more than nine in ten children dying from TB never receiving appropriate treatment, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched a worldwide project aiming to increase the number of children diagnosed with […]

Farmers Urged to Consider Alternatives to Antibiotics in Livestock

Farmers Urged to Consider Alternatives to Antibiotics in Livestock By Gift Briton Scientists have called on Kenyan farmers to consider alternatives to antibiotics use in livestock, including probiotics, vaccinations and disease prevention measures, to mitigate against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Inappropriate use of antibiotics is associated with AMR development which poses a significant threat to effective […]

12 Mar, 24

Routine Eye Checks Critical In Averting Glaucoma Disease

Routine Eye Checks Critical In Averting Glaucoma Disease By Dr Sheila Marco, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Specialist at Aga Khan University Regular eye examinations are as important as check-ups for any other disease. This is because they will help detect certain eye diseases that could adversely affect your eyes. One such disease is glaucoma. Glaucoma […]

11 Mar, 24

Africa Urged to Leverage its Diaspora Population to Spur Development

Africa Urged to Leverage its Diaspora Population to Spur Development By Gift Briton For Africa to move forward with its digital and economic growth agenda, research and development in the continent should be strengthened to global standards. However, Africa’s low investment in science is worrying, with scientists encouraging countries to make use of its diaspora […]

Alarm as Over 230M Women Undergo FGM

Alarm as Over 230M Women Undergo FGM By Sharon Atieno As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March, a new report shows that the pace in tackling Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains slow and off-course in meeting the 2030 goal of ending the practice. The report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund […]

Africa: Reduced Taxes on ICT could Increase Broadband, Internet Penetration

Africa: Reduced Taxes on ICT could Increase Broadband, Internet Penetration By Christabel Ligami A reduction of taxes on information and communications technology (ICT) sector will enhance broadband penetration and increase revenues, according to a report by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The report on Optimizing ICT Sector Taxes is Good for the Economy was […]

11 Mar, 24

Smallholder Farmers’ Empowerment Crucial in Unlocking AfCFTA’s Potential

Smallholder Farmers’ Empowerment Crucial in Unlocking AfCFTA’s Potential By Joyce Ojanji To achieve inclusive growth and sustainable development through implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African countries need to advance agricultural technology and value addition among smallholder farmers. This is according to scholars during the 18th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) conference […]

11 Mar, 24

Africa Urged to Hasten Pace of Technology Adoption

Africa Urged to Hasten Pace of Technology Adoption By Gift Briton Challenges facing Africa, including food insecurity, may exacerbate if the continent continues to drag behind the world in adopting emerging technologies, several scientists said at the ongoing East Africa Community (EAC) Regional Science Technology and Innovation conference in Nairobi, Kenya. According to Prof. Richard […]