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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 […]

TB Preventive Treatment: The Need for Choice

TB Preventive Treatment: The Need for Choice By Prof. Violet Chihota Before COVID-19 came along, the two most lethal infectious diseases were HIV and tuberculosis (TB). Even though HIV still lingers, with 1.5 million people contracting the infection every year, epidemiologists point to the availability of many HIV prevention options as a primary reason for […]

Most Parts of Kenya Likely to be Dry

Most Parts of Kenya Likely to be Dry By Joyce Ojanji Most parts of Kenya are likely to be dry, with some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley receiving few rainfall, the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly prediction says. Occasional cold and cloudy conditions are expected over the Highlands East […]

29 Jul, 23

Technology, Poor Infrastructure among Challenges Hindering Africa’s Agricultural Potential

Technology, Poor Infrastructure among Challenges Hindering Africa’s Agricultural Potential By Opija Raduk The African continent possesses vast untapped potential to feed the world; however, this remains largely unrealized due to critical challenges faced by the agricultural sector. Speaking during the press launch of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT), Dr. Canisius Kanangire, the Executive […]

Africa: AATF,FANRPAN Partner to Tackle Poverty, Hunger, Malnutrition

Africa: AATF,FANRPAN Partner to Tackle Poverty, Hunger, Malnutrition By Joyce Ojanji The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) have announced a five-year partnership agreement aimed at accelerating Africa’s pursuit to eradicate poverty, hunger and malnutrition. The two organizations also seeks to improve the general well-being […]

Kenya Rolling Out Study to Ease Access to HIV Prevention Products

Kenya Rolling Out Study to Ease Access to HIV Prevention Products By Sharon Atieno With women accounting for six out of ten of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya joins Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Uganda in implementing a study that will pave the way for women to access new HIV prevention products in […]

24 Jul, 23

Invasive Apple Snail Threatens Kenya’s Rice Production

Invasive Apple Snail Threatens Kenya’s Rice Production By Opija Raduk The invasion of apple snail in Kenya’s rice-growing regions could have disastrous consequences for rice production and food security across Africa. A recent study led by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) warns. The apple snail, native to South America, has become one […]

24 Jul, 23

Nairobi Set to Host Africa Climate Summit, Week

Nairobi Set to Host Africa Climate Summit, Week Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, will host the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and the annual Africa Climate Week 2023. The landmark events co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya, the African Union Commission, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) respectively will take place 4th to […]

Fathers’ Mental Health Diagnosis Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Birth

Fathers’ Mental Health Diagnosis Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Birth By Maina Simon A new analysis has shown that a father’s mental health is as important as a mother’s with both psychiatric diagnoses being linked to high preterm birth in infants. This is according to a study published on July 20th in the open-access […]

24 Jul, 23

Climate Change: Protect Forests from Non-Native Pests, Study Says

Climate Change: Protect Forests from Non-Native Pests, Study Says By Opija Raduk As global temperatures continue to rise, there is an urgent need to enhance the resilience of forest ecosystems and limit the impact of tree pests. This is according to a new research published in the journal Scientific Reports which examined insects and fungi […]