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River Pollution: A Closer Look at the Sio Malaba Malakisi Basin

July 6, 2025

The Sio Malaba Malakisi River Basin, shared by Kenya and Uganda, faces a big problem: pollution. This area is important for people's lives and the economy, but not enough is known about how the water quality changes over time and space. A recent study took a close look at this issue. They collected

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Shortage of Anesthesiologists in East Africa: Can Training Programs Keep Up?

December 17, 2024

In four East African countries—Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi—there's a big problem when it comes to anesthesiologists. By 2015, these countries had way too few anesthesiologists. On average, there were only 0. 30 physician anesthesia providers (PAPs) for every 100, 000 people. That's a far cry

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The Role of Animal Drug Safety in East Africa

November 28, 2024

When it comes to treating and preventing animal diseases in East Africa, one thing is crucial: veterinary pharmaceuticals must be both safe and efficient. As the global market for these drugs grows, it’s essential to follow strict rules at every step, from production to storage and administration. T

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Weather Warnings: What Kenyan Pregnant Women and Caregivers Think and Do

November 20, 2024

Imagine living in a rural area in Kenya, like Kilifi, where the weather can be harsh, especially for pregnant women and new mothers. Extreme weather isn't just uncomfortable; it poses real risks for infant health. Heat and storms can lead to stillbirths, premature births, and difficulties in accessi