Adopting biodegradable bags will take a shift in mindset.
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High costs, poor performance, a lack of manufacturing capabilities and local perceptions prevent biodegradable bags from taking root in Kenya.
A malaria vaccine will be piloted in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi to assess its suitability.
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Stronger malaria prevention like a vaccine is urgently needed for effective response in endemic regions.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age.
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Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both baby and mother. But it can also can be difficult to sustain exclusively without support.
There have been successive large scale droughts in East Africa.
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It’s very easy to assume climate change causes droughts, but they are complex extreme events that result from a combination of drivers.
Rivals in the Kenya election Uhuru Kenyatta (left) and Raila Odinga.
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Although some complain that the differences between Kenyatta and Odinga are more rhetorical than real, one thing is clear: Kenyans have a real choice to make at the ballot box.
The historical bias against women in politics is a complex issue.
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The gender-equity rule in Kenya’s constitution offers an opportunity to remedy past wrongs. But the country’s parliament is dragging its feet in implementing it.
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Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the hot spots of Christian higher education growth worldwide, a trend that can be observed across the continent.
There are very few palliative care facilities in Africa.
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Palliative care improves the quality of life for patients and families facing problems associated with life threatening illnesses.
Kenya abolished primary school fees in January 2003.
Kenyans should be demanding to know if the country is ready or able to offer free secondary education given past failures.
Reusing and recycling of plastic waste makes more sense for Kenya than a ban.
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The plastic bag ban doesn’t consider the impact it will have on Kenya’s economy or consider other environmental alternatives.
Court proceedings are rarely sensitive to the inequalities faced by women and girls in Africa.
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Clear court procedures are required to guarantee confidentiality, safety, and dignity for victims of highly stigmatising cases, such as sexual abuse.
Spending on older people is an investment, not a cost.
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Older people require both psychological and nutritional support during drought and famine. Kenya needs to implement a comprehensive public health response that assists during emergency situations.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses G20 health ministers in Berlin in May.
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If the G20 is to remain relevant in the quest for more inclusive and fair global governance, Africa offers an historic opportunity for collective action, despite the absence of the US under Trump.
Demonstration farms showcase agricultural techniques and technologies to improve crops.
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Demonstration farms are a key way in which new knowledge can be transferred to farmers around the world.
Former President Mwai Kibaki (bottom left) and opposition leader Raila Odinga (bottom right) sign a power-sharing agreement in February 2008.
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Kenya must address the problem of tribalism and ethnic violence. To do this leaders must critically examine the concept of political ideology.
Antibiotics are administered to surgery patients to prevent infections.
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Infection of wounds for surgery patients is on the rise in developing countries. A shorter dose of antibiotics is appropriate.
Former conjoined twins, Blessing and Favour, after a successful surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Successfully separating conjoined twins is a complex operation that depends on how they are joined as well as the experience and skill of the surgical team.
Ogiek leaders wait to hear the African Court’s ruling.
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The African court has demonstrated its autonomy in a continent where judicial independence remains shaky in many states.
The Africa Yoga Project has educated, empowered and expanded the employability of youth in 15 African countries.
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Yoga helps financially insecure youth gain confidence, coping skills, and self-compassion.
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain characterised by recurrent seizures.
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Epilepsy affects around 70 million people globally, 80% live in developing countries. A shortage of specialists, equipment and drugs complicates effective treatment and management.