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Africa: New Biobased Food Products to Boost Nutritional Security

Africa: New Biobased Food Products to Boost Nutritional Security By Gift Briton BioInnovate Africa project and its partners in Eastern Africa have released new biobased products which are expected to boost food and nutritional security in Africa. According to a BioInnovate Africa e- newsletter titled Enhancing bioeconomy growth prospects in Eastern Africa, these products include […]

24 Women Selected to Join AAS Affiliates Program

24 Women Selected to Join AAS Affiliates Program By Mary Hearty Of the 47 researchers selected to join the new cohort of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Affiliates program, more than half (24) are women. The program is designed to recognize, mentor and develop early career researchers into world-class research leaders in line with […]

17 Feb, 23

32% Decrease in Malaria Hospital Admissions in Western Kenya

32% Decrease in Malaria Hospital Admissions in Western Kenya By Mary Hearty With the rollout of the malaria vaccine in Western Kenya, there has been a 32% reduction in children admissions due to the disease. This is according to Dr. Sam Akech, a Pediatrician and Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) presenting the […]

Kenya: Weevils Effective in Fighting Invasive Weed in Maasai-Mara Ecosystem

Kenya: Weevils Effective in Fighting Invasive Weed in Maasai-Mara Ecosystem By Sharon Atieno Weevils are proving effective in curbing the spread of water lettuce (a floating aquatic plant with leaves that resemble lettuce) along the Naretoi Conservancy, part of the Maasai-Mara ecosystem in Kenya. Water lettuce – also known locally as ‘yungi’ – can have […]

26 Jan, 23

Eastern Africa Commits to Eliminate Leishmaniasis

Eastern Africa Commits to Eliminate Leishmaniasis By Gift Briton Several countries drawn from the Eastern Africa region have committed to the Nairobi Declaration on the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis in the region by 2030. These countries include Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea. The representatives of these countries speaking during the ongoing […]

WHO to Establish a Council for Accelerating Development of TB Vaccine

WHO to Establish a Council for Accelerating Development of TB Vaccine By Gift Briton The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to establish Tuberculosis (TB) Vaccine Accelerator Council to speed up the licensing and use of effective novel vaccines against the disease. Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General announced during a high-level panel at the World Economic […]

18 Jan, 23

Plant Health Strategy to Better Food Security in Africa

Plant Health Strategy to Better Food Security in Africa By Gift Briton With robust plant health systems and reduced pest risks contributing to better livelihoods, enhanced trade and biodiversity preservation, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) in Africa is working with the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council of the African Union (AU-IAPSC) to roll out a […]

KALRO Announces Inaugural Scientific Conference, Calls for Paper Submission

KALRO Announces Inaugural Scientific Conference, Calls for Paper Submission By Joyce Ojanji The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is set to host its first scientific conference and exhibition from 27th to 31st march 2023 at the organization’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference theme is transformative agricultural technologies, innovations and management practices for food […]

18 Jan, 23

New Initiative to Increase Africa’s Drug Manufacturing Capacity Unveiled

New Initiative to Increase Africa’s Drug Manufacturing Capacity Unveiled By Joyce Mulama Africa’s capacity to produce drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics all along the value chain is set to grow following the recent unveiling of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) by the African Development Bank. It is expected that the new initiative will help […]

Ethiopia Developing Genome Editing Communication Strategy

Ethiopia Developing Genome Editing Communication Strategy By Mekonnen Teshome The Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is supporting Ethiopian Bio and Emerging Technology Institute (BETin) to develop a national genome editing communication strategy. The national strategy development effort which is also meant to institutionalize level experience sharing has […]