Science & Health – Page 6 – Sisi Afrika Magazine

Culturally Sanctioned Silence on Male Infertility

Even though males are solely responsible for 20-30 percent of all infertility cases and contribute to 50 percent of cases overall, infertility is still viewed as a woman’s burden, while male infertility remains invisible, enjoying socially sanctioned silence to avoid upsetting hegemonic masculinity.

by Richard Oduor Oduku June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

Space Science

African Scientists and Technology Could Drive Future Black Hole Discoveries

We were the only two of more than 300 EHT team members based on the African continent. The continent doesn’t host any EHT telescopes – we were brought on board because of expertise we’ve developed in preparation for the world’s largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), to be co-hosted by South Africa and Australia.

by The Conversation May 19, 2022May 18, 2022

Science & Health

South African Community’s Request for its Genetic Data Raises Questions about Ethical and Equitable Research

Scientists conduct helicopter research when they collect data from developing countries and marginalized communities with little to no involvement from local researchers and community members.

by The Conversation April 20, 2022April 21, 2022

Diseases & Conditions Science & Health

Early Pregnancy Can Put Young Women’s Mental Health at Risk: A Review of African Evidence

Adolescent pregnancies are a major public health concern. They can lead to unplanned parenthood and poor health outcomes for young women. Early, unintended pregnancy can add stress to the normal physiological and behavioural changes of this time of life

by The Conversation March 29, 2022April 3, 2022

Diseases & Conditions Science & Health

Kenya Has a Yellow Fever Outbreak: How to Deal With It

Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. It is also possible to contract the disease from the bite of an infected primate or human.

by The Conversation March 28, 2022April 3, 2022

Health Systems Science & Health

How COVID Has Affected the Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Drug programmes have been interrupted, health budgets re-prioritised and aid cut.

by The Conversation March 14, 2022April 3, 2022

Diseases & Conditions Science & Health

Wins, Missteps and Lessons: African Experts Reflect on Two Years of COVID Response

Now, most of the world is opening up. The Conversation Africa spoke to public health experts based in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to get their take on the biggest lessons so far.

by The Conversation March 12, 2022April 3, 2022

Diseases & Conditions Science & Health

Could COVID-19 Result in a “Brain Gain” for Africa?

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating demand for research in Africa as rising investments in biotech and e-health offer new and better opportunities for departed skilled medical researchers. Could this be the start of a "brain gain"?

by Conrad Onyango - bird contributor October 20, 2021October 11, 2021

Climate Change & Global Warming LONGREADS

River Nyando Floods and Chinese Wars Over the Koru-Soin Dam Project

As the two Chinese firms fight over the Koru-Soin dam tender, taxpayers are suffering: their houses submerged, property destroyed, agricultural produce washed away, schools closed, learning disrupted, and thousands of households displaced, surviving under the mercy of emergency relief.

by Richard Oduor Oduku May 21, 2021January 1, 2023

Diseases & Conditions Science & Health

The Double Mutant COVID-19 Variant from India Detected in Africa

Even though COVID-19 infections and fatalities remain comparatively low, African governments have struggled over the past year to expand healthcare capacity and meet vaccination targets. The continent has a fragile health ecosystem and cannot cope with the virulence of the double mutant currently devastating India.

by Richard Oduor Oduku May 6, 2021September 28, 2021