Despite progress, the largest percentage of the world’s population suffering from malnutrition remains in sub-Saharan Africa; that is, 239 million people or 30% of the population.
This paper presents some thoughts on the status of fresh water in Africa, water for consumption and irrigation, and to meet the need for increased resources in cereals in a context of growth and densification of populations.
The Lower Tana River Forest (LTRF) Complex faces a major threat from human encroachment.
Effective control of major enteric viral pathogens (including rotaviruses) of livestock is critical for swine health and production.
Infectious diseases associated with poultry farming and egg production pose high health risks to farmers and consumers. They can also negatively affect the poultry industry of any given country.
Efforts are being made to document how communities are responding to climate vulnerability challenges at the local level.
This paper reports a study estimating the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis, an emerging zoonosis, in people and cattle in Dagoretti, Nairobi.