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Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to freeze H-1B visas for foreign workers with specialized skills and request data on employees working under these visas at public universities and colleges. This action has raised concerns among national higher education leaders. India: Higher Education Institutions Lagging Industry Expectations A new report indicates that approximately 75% of higher […]
A new scientific study published in Nature indicates climate change may significantly increase malaria infections and deaths across Africa. The research, spanning over 25 years of data, suggests that extreme weather events are a primary driver of this potential increase, rather than solely rising temperatures. The study was led by Peter Gething from the Malaria […]
Recent flooding in Southern Africa has caused widespread damage and prompted the temporary closure of Kruger National Park. A new study links the intensity of these floods to climate change. Study Findings on Rainfall Intensity The World Weather Attribution group’s research indicates a significant increase in rainfall intensity across the region. The study determined that […]
Kenya’s government announced new measures to improve cancer care, including the addition of a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine at the Coast General Cancer Centre in Mombasa. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the announcement from the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. Increased Radiotherapy Capacity The Coast General Cancer Centre will receive an additional LINAC […]
A new study projects significant increases in malaria cases and deaths across Africa by 2050, largely attributed to climate change-related extreme weather events. The research highlights the vulnerability of malaria control efforts to disruptions caused by floods and cyclones. The study, conducted by The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University, was published in Nature […]
Southern Africa Devastated by Flooding, Climate Change a Factor Recent torrential rains and floods have caused widespread devastation across parts of southern Africa, resulting in over 100 deaths and the displacement of more than 300,000 people. Researchers have linked the severity of the flooding to human-caused climate change. Weather Attribution Study A study by the […]
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presented an overview of Kenya’s healthcare system and the legislative roadmap for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) during the 2026 Legislative Retreat of the National Assembly. Speaker Moses Wetang’ula presided over the event. Social Health Authority Progress The Social Health Authority (SHA) has registered over 29 million Kenyans. A total […]
Kenya is hosting the 9th International Conference on Mammoths and their Relatives, a first for Africa. The conference, themed “Africa the Evolutionary Cradle of Proboscideans,” aims to foster collaboration and research focused on these mammals and their responses to environmental change. The Role of Elephants in Ecosystems Elephants are recognized as vital for maintaining healthy […]
The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Youssouf, addressed a virtual meeting regarding the continent’s vulnerability to climate change. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for adaptation and development strategies in the face of escalating climate impacts. The virtual meeting, held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, was chaired by Kenyan President Williams Ruto and included […]
President William Ruto hosted a virtual Special Africa Leaders’ Meeting on Climate Adaptation on January 27, 2026. The meeting involved Heads of State and other partners focused on climate adaptation strategies for the continent. The meeting reaffirmed shared priorities to mobilize partnerships and increase resilient financing across Africa, with a focus on aligning adaptation efforts […]