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COVID-19: African Countries Urged Not to Drop Guard

COVID-19: African Countries Urged Not to Drop Guard By Sharon Atieno With up to 6,000 new cases being registered weekly in the African region, countries have been urged not to drop their guard despite COVID-19 declining as a public health emergency of international concern. “The acute phase of the pandemic might be over, but the […]

Urgent Need for Improved WASH Services in Health Care Facilities

Urgent Need for Improved WASH Services in Health Care Facilities By Opija Raduk Millions of lives can be saved and economic losses prevented through a simple and affordable intervention: ensuring access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities worldwide. This is according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]

14 Jun, 23

AATF, FARA Join Forces to Boost Agricultural Outcomes in Africa

AATF, FARA Join Forces to Boost Agricultural Outcomes in Africa By Whitney Akinyi The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance agricultural productivity, competitiveness and resilience in the continent. This partnership agreement will focus on promoting the generation and […]

Kenya: Programme to Equip Youths with Online Employment Skills Launched

Kenya: Programme to Equip Youths with Online Employment Skills Launched By Bella Conte The Kenyan government has launched an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing workforce readiness among the youth and promoting economic growth across the country. The National Online Employment Skills Development is a collaboration programme between Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, State Department […]

14 Jun, 23

Eastern Africa: Regulations Not Favouring Women in Public Procurement

Eastern Africa: Regulations Not Favouring Women in Public Procurement By Sharon Atieno Despite governments spending a large amount on public procurement annually, at least 15% of gross domestic product (GDP), women-led businesses in Eastern Africa remain underrepresented in accessing these contracts. This is according to a report by the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) […]

13 Jun, 23

Warmer Temperatures Expected in the Greater Horn of Africa

Warmer Temperatures Expected in the Greater Horn of Africa By Gift Briton Most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) are likely to experience warmer-than-average temperatures throughout the week. This is according to a weekly forecast by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC). The forecast notes that Central to northern […]

Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea Ends

World Animal Protection Calls on the Public to Eat Less Meat By Bella Conte The Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea has officially ended after 42 days without any new cases. The outbreak, a first of its kind in the country, has led to 12 deaths and 17 confirmed cases. All the 23 probable cases reported died while […]

World Animal Protection Calls on the Public to Eat Less Meat

World Animal Protection Calls on the Public to Eat Less Meat By Maina Simon In a bid to raise awareness about the negative impacts of high meat consumption on people’s health, environment and animal welfare, World Animal Protection, a leading animal welfare organization, has launched the “EatLessMeat” campaign. Speaking at the launch, Dr, Victor Yamo, […]

10 African Early Career Scientists Awarded Global Health Fellowships

10 African Early Career Scientists Awarded Global Health Fellowships By Maina Simon Ten outstanding early career scientists from nine African countries have been awarded four-year fellowships that will build their capacity to conduct cutting-edge research in global health. They include Alphonsus Ugwu (Nigeria), Amadou Niangaly (Mali), Carine Kunsevi Kilola (South Africa), Daniel Amoako-Sakyi (Ghana), Diana […]

08 Jun, 23

Aga Khan Development Network: Over 10 Million Livelihoods Improved in East Africa

Aga Khan Development Network: Over 10 Million Livelihoods Improved in East Africa By Whitney Akinyi Over the last two years, more than 10 million people in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique have had their livelihoods positively impacted by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)’s Eastern Africa Regional COVID-19 Response Programme. The project is a joint […]