National Institute of Health researchers have reported the largest genomic study of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in sub-Saharan Africans, with data from more than 5,000 individuals from Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.
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Malawi Launches world’s first malaria vaccine
The Government of Malawi has launched the world’s first malaria vaccine in a landmark pilot programme aimed at combating one of the world’s leading killers.
Sierra Leone Deputy Youth Minister Heads National Youth Service Delegation To Kenya & Ghana
Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, Hon. Lusine Kallon has led a delegation to Kenya and Ghana ahead of the review of the National Youth Service (NYS) Act, which was legislated in 2016.
The World Bank Group is stepping up its climate support for Africa
The World Bank Group on Wednesday made several announcements to scale up support for both climate adaptation and mitigation in Africa during the third One Planet Summit.
Kenya will increase her forest cover to 10% by 2022 – Kenyatta
Kenya president Uhuru Kenyatta has committed his country’s willingness to increase forest cover to 10% by 2022 at the One Planet Summit discussions held at the UN complex in Gigiri.
Macron in Nairobi to attend the United Nations Environment Assembly
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Kenya to attend the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi.
Dettol partners with Nairobi County in commemorating the Global Handwashing Day
Dettol, RB’s flagship brand has today teamed with Nairobi County to continuously drive the handwashing campaign among pupils in public primary schools across the county.
