Flooded Fields: How Chemical and Microbial Contaminants Threaten Crop Safety
Climate change is taking an increasingly extreme toll on African produce, as West and Central Africa experience torrential overnight rainfall. Prolonged periods of flooding...
The Best Time to Drink Apple Cider Vinegar for Maximum Benefits
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become a popular health tonic, touted for its numerous wellness benefits from aiding digestion and supporting weight loss to stabilizing blood sugar...
Breaking the HIV bottleneck: Why sub-Saharan Africa must lead the way
African nations must build their own research capacity, rather than relying solely on Western institutions and donors.
Africa remains largely overlooked in HIV...
Saai deeply concerned about livestock disease outbreaks
The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal, and its subsequent spread to some of the largest feedlots in South Africa, is a disaster...
International Livestock Research Institute designated as WOAH’s first collaborating center for One Health
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially designated International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as its first Collaborating Centre for One Health, recognising...
Why Prioritizing Mental Health in Med School is Crucial for Success
As a prospective medical student, recognizing the importance of your mental health is essential for maintaining personal well-being, preventing burnout, and building a successful...
Tru-Cape supports drive to deliver 8 million meals for World Hunger Month
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, South Africa’s largest apple and pear marketer, is once again joining hands with Food Lover’s Market and FoodForward SA to help...
“World Hypertension Day: St. George’s University School of Medicine shares advice on how to...
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the most common cardiovascular condition worldwide and a major preventable contributor to stroke, heart disease, and...
Op-Ed: Mothers Deserve Better: Evidence-Based Strategies to Address Maternal Mortality
By Etienne V. Langlois, Amy Reid and Rajat Khosla
In 2023, an estimated 712 women died each day due to complications during and after pregnancy...
Global Surge: International Interest Nears Sell-Out at Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa 2025!
With massive global interest and participation from 16 countries, the almost sold-out Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa 2025 is generating significant excitement in...