Obasanjo shares cassava bread with Kikwete
The inclusion of cassava flour in bread received continental attention in Tanzania with the Goodwill Ambassador for the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), former Nigeria’s President Olusegun Obasanjo and the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency,…
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Kenya First Country To Protect Girls Against Cervical Cancer
Kenya has on Tuesday become the first country to protect girls against cervical cancer with GAVI-supported human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. The first round of the HPV demonstration project took place at the Central Primary School in Kitui County in Eastern…
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Kikwete opens new Science Building to boost agricultural research in sub-Saharan Africa
President Kikwete of Tanzania has Tuesday inaugurated a new science building of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Dar es Salaam whose construction represents an investment of over US$4 million.
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Tanzania’s Kikwete to inaugurate IITA Science Building dedicated to the fight against hunger
Dr Mrisho Jakaya Kikwete, the President of Tanzania will, on 13 May, inaugurate the IITA Science Building in Dar es Salaam. The inauguration will be followed by a workshop with the theme "Grow Africa and the role of agricultural research…
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Kenya requested to support a new wildlife agency for Congo Brazzaville
The Republic of Congo Brazzaville has sought Kenya’s expertise in operationalizing and building the capacity of a newly established Congo Agency for Fauna and Protected Areas (CAFPA).
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Busia farmers take on the governor over sugar sector
FURIOUS sugarcane farmers from Busia County are up in arms against Busia County Governor Sospeter Ojaamong over his remarks to remove zoning in sugarcane farming, a move they say is insensitive and might destroy the blossoming sugar industry as it…
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New cervical cancer vaccine price cuts to save millions Of Girls In Developing Countries
A new record low price for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines will help ensure millions of girls in developing countries can be protected against cervical cancer.
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Leaders from China, Africa plot how to strengthen partnership, cooperation and innovation
Leaders from China and Africa met in Gabarone, Botswana this week for the 4th International Roundtable on China-Africa Health Cooperation to strengthen collaboration in health development and share knowledge and technology. The two day roundtable from 6-7 May was the…
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