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17 Sep, 24

Dr. Paulin Basinga on Causes, Solutions to Malnutrition in Africa

Dr. Paulin Basinga on Causes, Solutions to Malnutrition in Africa The Gates Foundation’s eighth annual Goalkeepers report, which reveals new insights into the world’s worst child health crisis – malnutrition, was launched today. The 2024 Goalkeepers Report calls for increased investments to prioritize nutrition for a healthier future. It notes that malnutrition is the world’s […]

Kenyan Government’s Plan to Improve Road Safety

Kenyan Government’s Plan to Improve Road Safety By Joyce Ojanji Despite the recently launched World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Road Safety Status Report, there is still much room for improvement, presenting a worrying trend where road traffic death rates have surged in Africa over the past decade. Notably, no country in Africa currently meets […]

16 Sep, 24

The Burden of Dementia in Africa

The Burden of Dementia in Africa By Sharon Atieno At 80, Mary Magoma is a dementia patient. She was diagnosed with the condition some five years ago. The symptoms began with consistent body aches including headaches. This would be combined with trouble remembering things. However, visits to the doctors often dismissed the symptoms as problems […]

14 Sep, 24

Africa: Scaling-Up Development Financing Crucial to Attaining SDGs

Africa: Scaling-Up Development Financing Crucial to Attaining SDGs By Opiyo Dancan The current situation in Africa is urgent and demands immediate action. Scaling up development financing is crucial to fulfilling its sustainable development objectives, as outlined in its 2030 Agenda. Consider the transformative potential of a significant annual investment, ranging from $118.2 billion to $145.5 […]

13 Sep, 24

Ghana Seed Association Alarmed over Illegal Mining, Threat to Food Security

Ghana Seed Association Alarmed over Illegal Mining, Threat to Food Security By Aghan Daniel aghandan09@gmail.com The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) is alarmed at the destructive impact of illegal mining, commonly referred to as ‘galamsey,’ on the country’s agricultural sector and food security. In a press release dated September 11, 2024, NaSTAG noted […]

13 Sep, 24

Tribute to Prof. Davy Koech, KEMRI’s Founding Member

Tribute to Prof. Davy Koech, KEMRI’s Founding Member By Joyce Ojanji The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), a leading research institute in the African continent, has lost one of its founders and a distinguished scientist Prof. Davy Kiprotich Koech. He succumbed to a long illness. Born in 1951, Prof. Koech’s remarkable journey with KEMRI began […]

13 Sep, 24

Political Leadership Support is Critical for Advancing Biotechnology

Political Leadership Support is Critical for Advancing Biotechnology By Joyce Ojanji African governments have been urged to prioritize investment in biotechnology research and development to address pressing challenges in the sector, including climate change, pests and diseases, and declining soil fertility. The African ministers from six countries, including Rwanda, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Eswatini called […]

Kenya:More Effort Needed to Reclaim Nairobi River

Kenya:More Effort Needed to Reclaim Nairobi River By Opiyo Dancan The Nairobi River has become heavily contaminated over the years due to various anthropogenic activities such as the discharge of untreated sewage and solid waste, industrial pollution, plastic contamination, and agricultural runoff. This pollution has profoundly affected not only the ecosystem but also the well-being […]

New Zealand Provisionally Approves JYNNEOS Mpox Vaccine

New Zealand Provisionally Approves JYNNEOS Mpox Vaccine By Joyce Ojanji For several years mpox has been increasingly diverging from its previous distribution in Central and West Africa to cause outbreaks globally. Changes to the viral genome mean it is better able to spread, becoming a growing threat to public health. Since the beginning of 2022, […]

11 Sep, 24

Africa Road Safety: Youth Initiatives Emerging as Powerful Change Catalysts

Africa Road Safety: Youth Initiatives Emerging as Powerful Change Catalysts By Isabella Njeri In a groundbreaking shift towards addressing the African road safety crisis, youth-led initiatives and civil society organizations are emerging as powerful catalysts for change. However, much more remains to be done. This was underscored during the launch of the Africa Regional Road […]