MESHA, CGIAR partner to train journalists ahead of COP29 talks
By Jackson Okata | amboleokata@gmail.com The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) in collaboration with Media for Environment, Science, Health, and Agriculture (MESHA) will hold two media cafes to…
Media urged to bridge information gap to tackle new HIV infections among youth
By Sharon Atieno | sharonphoebeatieno@gmail.com Experts are proposing aggressive capacity strengthening among the youth to counter a trend of new HIV infections among them. According to UNAIDS data, youth aged…
Forum vows to pursue greener panacea to Africa’s energy poverty
By Teshome Mekonnen | mokish03@gmail.com Kenya’s Petroleum and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has called for more investment in Africa’s clean energy potential as a means to addressing the continent’s…
Ghana hosts inaugural seed business masterclass
By Aghan Daniel | aghandan09@gmail.com The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) recently concluded a groundbreaking two-day Seed Master Class for Seed Companies, marking a significant milestone in the…
Community leaders’ collaboration ends child marriage
Liapeng Raliengoane | raliengoaneliapeng@yahoo.com LESOTHO, Thaba-Tseka – After endless joint efforts, Linakeng community boasts ending child marriage which was high in the area. Lesotho has committed to eliminate child, early…
As opportunities shrink in the newsroom, demand for health information on the rise
By Christine Ochogo | christawine@yahoo.com Demand for health reporting is growing rapidly with the changing human lifestyle and rising cases of pandemics and epidemics globally, communication experts have said. Media…
Study: Adherence challenges stifle pill’s ability to prevent sexually transmitted infections
By Christine Ochogo | christawine@yahoo.com A recent study has revealed that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (dPEP), often likened to a "morning-after pill" for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), has not achieved…
MESHA honours advocacy outfit for supporting health journalists
By John Riaga I oukoriaga@gmail.com Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA) Secretary, Aghan Daniel has lauded the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) for the mentorship in reporting health…
Feared Sweetpotato disease continues to ravage crop’s production: Report
By Christine Ochogo | christawine@yahoo.com Sweet Potato Virus Disease which causes up to 80 per cent yield losses continues to frustrate efforts for profitable yield along the lake region in…
Ghana seed association alarmed over illegal mining threat to food security
By Aghan Daniel I aghandan09@gmail.com The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) is alarmed at the destructive impact of illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey,' on Ghanas agricultural…
