Landmark Trial in South Africa and Uganda Finds Twice Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Safe and Highly Effective New York City, June 20, 2024 – AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) welcomes the landmark results of the PURPOSE 1 HIV prevention study among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa and Uganda. Preliminary safety and efficacy […]
Nairobi, 2 June 2024 – A multidisciplinary team at Kenyatta National Hospital recently performed Kenya’s first Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy (TBLC), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s medical advancements. The procedure, conducted on a 64-year-old patient, involved obtaining tissue samples from the lungs, enabling swift and accurate diagnosis. TBLC is a minimally invasive technique that […]
Rotterdam, 28 May 2024 – Legume Technology, a global provider of microbial solutions for agricultural crops, has secured a grant commitment of $1,620,669 from the Gates Foundation, to support the company’s mission of addressing the needs of smallholder farmers in Africa through their groundbreaking product – LEGUMEFiX. This innovative biofertilizer solution, currently in the trial […]
Rotterdam, 28 May 2024 – The use of certified seeds that adhere to rigorous standards and protocols, leads to predictable yields and high-quality crops— making it easier for farmers to access markets with strict quality standards, mitigating risks associated with pests, diseases, and environmental factors, thereby safeguarding livelihoods and investments— says the delegates attending the […]
Rotterdam, 27 May 2024 – The profound impact of climate change, causing havoc across the globe, has prompted renewed calls for stakeholders in the seed industry to urgently re-evaluate their efforts in developing climate-resilient seed system—a crucial factor for achieving long-term food security in the face of extreme weather patterns. This conversation is taking place […]
DUBAI – In an effort to address the escalating health risks posed by climate change—on physical, mental, and community health, the U.N. COP28 climate summit held its first ‘Health Day’ today, with discussions on the role of climate action in fortifying global health resilience. Healthcare professionals, activists, and representatives from countries and organizations, who campaigned to […]
As ocean temperatures rise, with scientists suggesting that 2022 was the hottest year on record for the ocean, prehistoric sites along Kenya’s low-lying coastal zone are under imminent threat. Among these sites is Jumba la Mtwana, located in Kilifi County. The foundation of this 14th-century treasure, designated as a national monument in 1982, has been […]
The government is increasing its strategies to tackle the internalized shame that keeps HIV-positive teenagers from health facilities. For a long time, health officials attributed the high rate of HIV-related deaths among teenagers in Homa Bay County to factors such as poverty and limited access to healthcare services. Now, a crippling, pervasive, and urgent concern […]
By Chemtai Kirui NAIROBI, KENYA – Today marked the first day of the Agroecology Conference in Nairobi, where experts gathered to discuss the scaling up of agroecology initiatives to achieve food systems transformation in Africa. The first Eastern Africa agroecology conference, taking place at the Safari Park Hotel, organized by Ecological Organic Agriculture and the […]
By Chemtai Kirui Nairobi, may have the cleanest and most breathable air in Africa, but a new report reveals that its air quality still poses a significant health risk. According to the 2022 World Air Quality Report, released earlier this week, Nairobi’s air is double the level of pollution deemed safe by the World Health […]
