In Global South, millions at risk over early warning system
In a recently-published study, scientists warned that millions of lives are at risk in climate-vulnerable communities, due to lack of early warning systems for extreme weather conditions.
‘Teenage girls among those who risk partner violence most’
Domestic violence was ‘highly prevalent’ before COVID-19. But those at a greater risk of facing this violent ‘pandemic’, now, are women and teenage girls in lower-income countries, a study has revealed.
Tech transfer to bolster Africa’s COVID-19 fight
Egypt and Nigeria, with other 4 other African countries will soon access the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, along with knowledge needed to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines, courtesy of the World Health Organisation.
Child asthma cases linked to cities’ dirty air–STUDY
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution is the cause of 1.85 million child asthma cases a year, according to a study. The research, however, advised that reducing air pollution should be a crucial part of health strategies for children.
Wanjira Mathai: COP27 will be crucial for Africa
Wanjira Mathai, daughter of late Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathai; in a recent chat with SciDev.Net, explained why fighting for climate justice has taken a leading role among her many commitments.
‘Urban farms, insects will help fight hunger, malnutrition’
In an interview with SciDev.Net, Esther Ngumbi, assistant professor of entomology at University of Illinois, United States, explained how insects can be a sustainable source of food and nutrition for urban communities, on the frontlines of climate change.
Antibiotic-resistant infections killing more than HIV, malaria
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is deadlier than HIV and malaria. A study by The Lancet in 204 countries revealed that antimicrobial resistance led to more than 1.2m deaths in 2019.
Ocean acidification, global warming affecting supply of seafoods
Seafood supplies risk been affected if ocean acidification and global warming continue to interfere with the group interaction of fishes. This is according to a study.
Dementia, 7th leading cause of global death, to surge by 2050
Unless urgent steps are taken to mitigate the risk factors, dementia cases will triple within the next three decades, a study published in The Lancet Public Health has revealed.
COVID healthcare costs push billions into ‘extreme poverty’
Progress towards Universal Health Coverage was recorded in the last two decades. But ‘throat-slicing’ healthcare costs due to COVID-19 has not only retarded the UHC feat, but aggravated poverty, globally.
