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Africa's leading publication on Science, Health & Technology.
Projects:
1. AfriSMC
2. Africa Health Solutions Journalism Initiative
3. GrOW - East Africa
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$500,000 Grant for Rwanda’s Cable Car Project The African Development Bank has approved a $500,000 grant from its Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) to fund a feasibility study for the Kigali Urban Cable Car Project ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/500000-grant-f… CC African Development Bank Group


Burundi: Jiji #Hydropower Plant Ignites a New Era of #Energy, Opportunity “2025 marks a new era in Burundi’s energy development.Just as water is essential to life,energy is crucial to development,” President Ndayishimiye said at the inauguration ceremony. news.scienceafrica.co.ke/burundi-jiji-h…


Clean Energy Transforming Lives, Casting Shadow on Tradition Government programs & non-governmental organizations (#NGOs) have installed #solar panels, distributed clean cookstoves, & expanded access to mobile technology, reducing indoor air #pollution 🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/clean-energy-t…

#Kenyan Farmers Reaping From Fall Armyworm Project Kenyan farmers are benefiting from the South-South Cooperation Fall armyworm (FAW) approach that involves the application of bio-pesticides & nature-based solutions. ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/kenyan-farmers… CC Food and Agriculture Organization #Fallarmyworm #farmers

#Kenya Introduces Typhoid #Vaccination in Routine #Immunization Calendar Kenya’s Ministry of #Health has for the first time introduced #typhoid vaccination for children in routine immunization calendar. Read More⤵️ ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/kenya-introduc… CC Ministry of Health #Measles Rubella

In my latest piece, I venture into mistreatment and abuse among teen mothers in Kenya and how adolescent-friendly health services can lead to better outcomes for them...news.scienceafrica.co.ke/adolescent-fri… Science Africa APHRC Africa Women Journalism Project MESHA Science

#Climate Change Taking Toll on Older Persons – #UN Report Extreme climate events, including heatwaves and floods, are putting the lives of older persons at risk, the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment Programme ) cautions in the Frontiers 2025 Report. ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/climate-change…

#Africa: ACTS Launches AI Institute to Lead Responsible Innovation African Centre for #Technology Studies (#ACTS) launches an #AI Institute to advance responsible innovation, strengthen policy development, & build technical capacity cross the continent. 🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/africa-acts-la…

#WHO, Partners Unveil Report on AI Use in Traditional #Medicine World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have released a new technical brief mapping the application of artificial intelligence (#AI) in the sector. ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/who-partners-u… CC Int’l Telecommunication Union World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) #AIforGood #artificalintelligence

#Mozambique : Innovation and Action for Immunization and Child Survival Forum 2025 Global health leaders, #policymakers, researchers,& advocates will gather in #Maputo this week for the Innovation & Action for Immunization & Child Survival Forum 2025. 🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/mozambique-to-…



Are you a journalist or storyteller passionate about solutions journalism, family planning, and reproductive health, especially for audiences in Northern Nigeria? Apply now for the Kano Field Reporting Trip, organised by Nigeria Health Watch in partnership with MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices and


African Children Still Missing Out on #Pneumonia #Vaccine Surpassing all infectious diseases, Pneumonia remains the leading killer of young children, at 2,000 lives daily. The highest incidences occur in South Asia and West and Central #Africa. ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/african-childr…

#Kenya’s Inaugural AI Institute to Advance Innovation, Research The African Centre for Technology Studies (#ACTS), has launched an Artificial Intelligence (#AI) institute to position Africa at the forefront of responsible AI innovation & governance. ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/kenyas-inaugur…

Six-in-One #Vaccine is Safe, Expert Says The six-in-one (hexavalent) vaccine protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), and poliomyelitis is safe and effective. ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/six-in-one-vac…

Donor Cuts Threaten #Kenya’s Health Data Systems As donor funding steadily declines, #health experts are raising alarm over the crumbling of data systems that once formed the backbone of #disease tracking, #patient management, and drug distribution. ➡️🔗news.scienceafrica.co.ke/donor-cuts-thr…
