Read more about the article African countries need more air quality data – and sharing it unlocks its benefits
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African countries need more air quality data – and sharing it unlocks its benefits

To tackle the problem of poor air quality and its effect on people’s health, it’s necessary to understand how much air pollution people are exposed to. This is achieved through air quality monitoring.

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Read more about the article Why the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is now a global game changer
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Why the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is now a global game changer

Despite the Oxford vaccine having lower overall effectiveness than the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines—at least at this interim stage—there are other success factors to consider. Safety is one, and the Oxford vaccine is so far reported to have a good safety record with no serious side-effects.

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Read more about the article Nairobi’s air has been polluted for decades: New review suggests a path forward
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Nairobi’s air has been polluted for decades: New review suggests a path forward

In Kenya, there is no publicly available, official air quality monitoring data. But there have been 33 air pollution studies that report concentrations of widespread pollutants in Kenya since the early 1980s.

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Read more about the article Dr Githinji Gitahi: Top 25 CEOs setting the business agenda in 2021
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Dr Githinji Gitahi: Top 25 CEOs setting the business agenda in 2021

Dr Githinji Gitahi is currently one of the most distinguished thought leaders in the healthcare industry and policy, a space he demonstrated his acumen and vision since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Read more about the article Covid-19: Examining theories for Africa’s low death rates
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Covid-19: Examining theories for Africa’s low death rates

The most obvious factor for the low death rates is the population age structure. Across multiple countries the risk of dying of Covid-19 for those aged 80 years or more is around a hundred times that of people in their twenties.

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Read more about the article Belly fat linked to higher risk of premature death, regardless of your weight
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Belly fat linked to higher risk of premature death, regardless of your weight

Body fat (known as adipose tissue) plays an important role in our physiology. Its main purpose is to take glucose from the blood and safely store this energy as lipid inside our fat cells, which our body uses later for fuel.

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Read more about the article Why are we calling it ‘social distancing’? Right now, we need social connections more than ever
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Why are we calling it ‘social distancing’? Right now, we need social connections more than ever

Physical distance is important, but it’s equally necessary we maintain social closeness during this time. Staying connected with others will make us happier, healthier, and more socially responsible as we continue to contend with this crisis.

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