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27 Jul, 22

Kenya Records Depressed Rainfall for Two Consecutive Seasons

Kenya Records Depressed Rainfall for Two Consecutive Seasons By Gift Briton The amount of rainfall Kenya has been receiving during the long rains season which lasts from March to May has decreased. This is according to an assessment by the Kenya Meteorological Department(KMD) on rainfall recorded for this period. The weather organization notes that the performance […]

27 Jul, 22

Kenya Receives Equipment to Boost Diabetes, Hypertension Fight

Kenya Receives Equipment to Boost Diabetes, Hypertension Fight By Gift Briton Kenya has received a donation of research equipment used to predict the risk of hypertension, diabetes and eye conditions through retinal scanning. The Ministry of Health received the equipment on behalf of the Kenyan government from AstraZeneca during a ceremony in Nairobi. Hypertension (blood pressure) and diabetes are among […]

Monkeypox, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Monkeypox, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern By Elisha Singira Given the risk that Monkeypox poses globally, it has now been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The decision was arrived at after the WHO emergency committee assessed the required limits of an outbreak being declared […]

26 Jul, 22

APAC: People, Finance, Governance at the Centre of Kigali Call to Action

APAC: People, Finance, Governance at the Centre of Kigali Call to Action By Sharon Atieno Supporting custodians of nature, increased financial investment in nature conservation and addressing injustices experienced by indigenous communities are among the resolutions that make up the Kigali Call to Action during the inaugural International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Africa […]

26 Jul, 22

Pest Management :Reduce Maximum Concentration of Pesticide Residues, Study Says

Pest Management :Reduce Maximum Concentration of Pesticide Residues, Study Says By Mary Hearty Integrated pest management approach needs to focus on using interventions that lower maximum concentration of pesticide residues, especially by applying them according to label directions and the appropriate withdrawal period. This is according to a new study, by lead author Dr Tertia Grové of […]

Eastern Africa: 50 Million Plus Food Insecure

Eastern Africa: 50 Million Plus Food Insecure By Willy Ngumbi Over 50 million people are expected to face high acute food insecurity levels in 2022 across Eastern Africa according to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Regional Focus On Food Crisis. According to the Integrated Food Security Classification(IPC) phases, food insecurity levels are expected to be […]

25 Jul, 22

Kenya: Counties Making Progress in Implementation of National AMR Action Plan

Kenya: Counties Making Progress in Implementation of National AMR Action Plan By Elisha Singira and Mary Hearty Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kisumu, Kilifi and Muranga are among the counties making tremendous progress in the implementation of the objectives of the National Action Plan (NAP) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Some of the indicators considered include […]

25 Jul, 22

Asia to Host the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade Conference

Asia to Host the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade Conference By Elisha Singira For the first time since 2008, Asia will become the host of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET) conference. This is after WorldFish, an international, nonprofit research and innovation institution that creates, advances, and translates aquatic food systems science into […]

Africa urged to Collaborate in Fast-tracking Food System Transformation

Africa urged to Collaborate in Fast-tracking Food System Transformation By Joyce Ojanji African leaders should join forces in addressing the triple threat problem that has worsened the food security situation in the continent. This is according to Former Ethiopia Prime Minister, and board chair of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Hailemariam Dessalegn speaking during the […]

22 Jul, 22

AMR: One Health Approach Gains Momentum in Kenya

AMR: One Health Approach Gains Momentum in Kenya By Mary Hearty Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most complex public health threats with root causes in multiple sectors ranging from health, food safety, and agriculture, to environment and trade. Studies have predicted a continued rise in AMR globally, leading to 10 million people dying […]