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Body signs transformation technology pact with Japan Tobacco to boost African rice
Written by Muhiri wa Mbeeri
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) based in Nairobi has signed a license agreement with Japan Tobacco (JT) of Japan for the use of JT’s transformation technology to develop new rice varieties for use by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), in countries such as Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda.
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Nestle East Africa Launches A Consumer Awareness Programme
Written by Eric Akasa
Nestle Equatorial Africa Region (EAR) Wednesday announced the launch of its consumer awareness campaign programme whose objective is to educate the general public about nutrition, especially the impact of micro nutrient deficiencies and lifestyle diseases on their general well being.
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There is no malaria drug resistance in Kenya, officials confirm
Written by THOMAS NYABERA
There is no resistance to anti-malaria drugs in Kenya, Dr. Willis Akhwale the Head of the Division of Disease and Control Prevention, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation has confirmed.
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Canada Announce New Funding towards African Health Innovations
The Canadian government will provide seed money to accelerate the implementation of innovative and home-grown projects that aim to reduce disease burden in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Diarrhea Still a Leading Cause of Infant Deaths in Africa, Study
Diarrhea ranks second after Pneumonia as the leading cause of infant deaths in resource constrained countries in Asia and Africa, reveals a comprehensive study on the disease published in the Lancet recently.
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