Beware the cellphone in your hands may contain toxic flame retardants – new study findings warn
In recent years, polymeric flame retardants have been used to replace smaller, toxic molecules, such as chemicals called hexabromocyclododecane or HBCD, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDE, which have been partially phased out due to safety concerns.
Experts champion investments in agroecology instead of traditional industrial agriculture
Last year in October, Balay noted that AFSA and other CSOs launched EU-AU Civil Society Engagement Mechanism as a platform to engage the EU-AU partnership engagement and whose one of the focus is finance that comes to Africa.
Some malaria, HIV, tuberculosis programme cuts reversed by US but details needed, groups say
A US State Department spokesperson said the Trump administration had been working to review every dollar spent “to ensure taxpayer resources are being used to make America safer, stronger and more prosperous” and had reviewed around 15,600 awards, contracts and grants, but did not respond to questions about why some terminations had been reversed and others not, or on restarting funding.
Pollution: Environmental court in Kenya’s coastal town of Malindi to deliver verdict on Lamu Coal Power Plant
Save Lamu also filed a cross appeal contesting certain aspects of the NET ruling, including the conclusion that the analysis of alternative technologies was sufficient, which the tribunal did not consider.
When bullets begin to flower: Time Museveni realises gun-inflicted trauma compromises mental wellbeing of Ugandans
During epidemics such as Covid-19 five years ago, people can develop mental problems. Studies conducted in Uganda reported high levels of psychological distress, depression and anxiety among various groups during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Substance abuse agency intensifies campaign in central Kenya as drug consumption hits crisis levels
While acknowledging the efforts made by the authority, Mwangi noted some of the challenges they face in the fight, including negligence among parents, that has affected the younger generation due to a lack of positive role models on drug abuse, as well as cultural norms where some communities use substances that they are not willing to accept that they are part of the drugs.
GMO crops are not resistant to pests after all, farmers discover as maize glut in US Corn Belt results in massive losses
rootworm resistance to Bt corn is documented in at least six states in the US Corn Belt, and 29 cases of resistance to Bt crops have been documented in 11 pest species in seven countries, he said. The scientists were surprised to find much higher levels of corn rootworm in the western Corn Belt compared to the east.
How Big Pharma bribed physicians and specialists that lowered service quality, made healthcare consumers pay more
General payments can range from consulting and speaking fees to gifts, travel and meals. They also include royalties and licencing fees from sales of drug and medical device products based on an individual’s intellectual property.
How boy born with cleft lip palate inspired father to fund free surgery for patients with similar conditions in Kenya
In July 2000, Santhosh Mathews and his wife, Indian natives living in the United States welcomed their son with a cleft lip and palate among other conditions like holes in his heart and did not have a right eye or right ear.
Tap to Eat: Hot meals served from mega kitchen change how Kenyan children access quality food, raise school retention
Meal prices, which were once a financial burden for many families, have been subsidised through partnerships with local food vendors and sponsors, the mobile-based payment system also tracks daily meal consumption, ensuring that children receive balanced and adequate nutrition.
