Can science and technology be the next big thing to help Sri Lanka as the country goes to the polls? #srilanka#srilankaelections #science #SriLankaNews #sciencenews
Is the Philippines taking a dangerous step with the controlled roll out of an unproven African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine? #AfricanSwineFevervaccine #africanswinefever #pork #usda #agriculture
The World Health Organization and the Africa
CDC just declared mpox (formerly known as monkepox), a health emergency - why? With a new variant, more unchecked cases and vaccine inequities, health authorities hope the disease can be addressed fast.
The World Health Organization and the AfricaCDC just declared mpox (formerly known as monkepox), a health emergency - why? With a new variant, more unchecked cases and vaccine inequities, health authorities hope the disease can be addressed fast. #mpox #monkeypox #worldhealthorganization #PublicHealth #healthemergency
Researchers have found that obesity is leading to more overweight children ending up in hospital with dengue. Find out more in this explainer that explores the findings of a study published on the SCIDEV.NET website. #obesity #publichealth #dengue #healthresearch
Gold mining’s toll on Nigeria’s Osun River
This episode of Africa Science Focus continues to investigate the pollution of the Osun River in southwest Nigeria, delving into the environmental impact of gold mining along its banks.
Olugbenga Okunlola, professor of geology at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, joins our reporter, Babatunde Okunlola, to talk about the gold deposits in Osun state and the region’s environmental dynamics.
We hear from miners and ecological experts about the soil erosion, vanishing forests, and polluted air and water resulting from unregulated mining practices – and explore potential solutions.
Listen to the rest of the episode: https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/gold-mining-toll-on-nigeria-osun-river/
How will Brazil's new bill equating abortion after 22 weekd with homicide impact health and rights of young rape victims? #brazil #abortion #abortionrights #reproductiverights #scidevnet #health
Severe floods have swept across Kenya, leading to the loss of over 200 lives lost, with many people displaced and livelihoods in jeopardy.
Now, scientists are calling for investment in early warning systems as well as the adoption of nature-based solutions to this climate change-related disaster.
Here's what you need to know from our latest article on the Kenya floods.
#kenyafloods #Nairobi #flood #floodwarning #climatechange
Severe floods have swept across Kenya, leading to the loss of over 200 lives lost, with many people displaced and livelihoods in jeopardy.Now, scientists are calling for investment in early warning systems as well as the adoption of nature-based solutions to this climate change-related disaster.Here's what you need to know from our latest article on the Kenya floods.#kenyafloods #flood #floodwarning #climatechange
Did you know? Recent earthquakes in Taiwan are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to seismic threats in the Asia-Pacific region. Watch our video to learn more about the implications of these seismic events and why improved building standards need can mitigate the loss of life. #TaiwanEarthquake #seismic #buildingstandards #reelsoftheday #himalayas
Dive into the fascinating world of sea cucumbers and discover how they're the unsung heroes of our coral reefs!
Find out why these ocean "vacuum cleaners" are essential for preserving marine ecosystems and how their decline threatens coral health.
.
.
.
#coralreefs #coralreefs #seacucumber #nature #reelstrending #environmental #sealife
Dive into the fascinating world of sea cucumbers and discover how they're the unsung heroes of our coral reefs! ‹• Find outwhy these ocean "vacuum cleaners" are essential for preserving marine ecosystems and how their decline threatens coral health. #reels #coralreefs #coralreefs #seacucumber #nature #environmentalprotection
Dive deep into the complex world of global health governance with us! Our latest video breaks down why African scientists are pushing for a review of the new pandemic treaty at the WHO and how the current draft of the treaty affects you.
Health officials in Gaza are growing increasingly concerned about the spread of disease among displaced communities in the besieged enclave. Doctors have reported hundreds of thousands of cases of Hepatitis A, a senior WHO representative told SciDev.Net, as well as widespread outbreaks of diarrhea and other illnesses common among children. For more details on this story, visit the SciDev.Net website - https://www.scidev.net/global/news/disease-sweeping-through-gazas-refugee-camps/ #Gaza #healthcrisis #news #scidevnet
South American cities are tackling the spread of mosquito-borne diseases through innovative mosquito control strategies. One of such strategies is releasing mosquitoes infected with the bacterium Wolbachia, a bacteria that distupts the mosquito’s ability to transmit diseases.(📸: Pexels, Wikipedia & Flickr)......#reels #explorepage #dengue #zika #research #scidevnet #mosquito #healthnews #brazil #wolbachia
The World Health Organization (WHO) believes #artificialintelligence could be a game-changer in its application to healthcare. But just as there are potential benefits, so are critical risks. Check out this video for 3 key things you should know about Al in healthcare & you can read up more on the SciDev.Net website. #scidevnet #aiinhealthcare #healthnews #chatgpt
Did You Know that almost one in every four people on Earth is currently grappling with the growing threat of drought? Unlike disasters that seize immediate attention, droughts occur quietly, leaving communities isolated in bearing the immense human and economic burdens.SciDev.Net dives into the findings of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Global Drought Snapshot, unveiled at #COP28 in Dubai. #reels #unccd #droughts #naturaldisaster
Highlights from the opening ceremony and the excitement as attendees gather virtually/in-person for the start of Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2023 conference in Zambia 🇿🇲. Attendees share with us an aspect of global health they are most excited to discuss at conference. #cphia2023 #globalhealth #Zambia #scidevnet #sciencenews
WhatsApp Video 2023-11-27 at 1.36.46 PM.mp4
In our latest Africa Science Focus Podcast, we hear from two Nigerian kids, Olivia and Nicole Obi, winners of the 2023 Technovation contest who developed an e-voting app to curb electoral malpractices and allow people to vote from anywhere.
LISTEN: https://buff.ly/3Gk4r3e
