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Senegal: Moringa syrup improves rural people’s livelihoods and …

WebWhile moringa leaves are used to make syrup, juice, and powder, the seeds are used to make oil. In all these forms, the plant improves health and well-being. Mixed …

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Kenya: Regenerative agriculture as a pathway to a sustainable food

WebAlice Mwangi is a regenerative farmer in Kenya and an activist for ecological and regenerative agriculture. She says that, before turning to regenerative practices, her …

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Uganda: Farmers use mineral blocks to improve livestock health

WebMr. Byaruhanga says that his income from livestock farming tripled after he started using mineral lick blocks. He earns between $7.80 and $10 US a day from milk …

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Lesotho: Making trans rights matter : Barza Wire

WebTampose Mothopeng is a human rights defender from Lesotho. He is also young, idealistic, and transsexual. Mr. Mothopeng says, “There’s a lot of stigma in the …

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Rwanda: Despite health insurance, many Rwandans cannot afford …

WebIn Rwanda, having health insurance is no guarantee of receiving medical treatment. Rwandans are required to pay 10% of the cost of medical care. Those who …

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Free online course on risk communication and community

WebDownload this story . The World Health Organization (WHO) is offering a free, online, self-guided course on infodemic management to help people learn about key …

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Spotlight on … Youth Mental Health radio program : Barza Wire

WebThe documentary explores the impact of the two radio shows and school-based listening clubs on mental health literacy and youth engagement in Malawi and Tanzania. Watch …

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Radio spots on sexual and reproductive health : Barza Wire

WebDownload this story . Along with this edition’s story from Mali, our Script of the week focuses on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.. In Malawi, like in …

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Zambia: Farmer boosts chicken health with better breeding and …

WebThe free-range broiler grew quickly and became strong. The hens produced a lot of eggs. Mr. Lungu sold all his young, local cocks and replaced them with two more …

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Ethiopia: Mapping soil conditions helps farmers improve soil health

WebUsing blended fertilizer is just one of several steps he will take to boost soil health. He also applies composted manure during the final ploughing before planting. …

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Senegal: Survivor of early, forced marriage says tradition needs to

WebLike many girls in southern Senegal, Ndeye Coumba Baldé was given in marriage to a cousin when she was just 15 years old. She says her parents made the …

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Ghana: Good agricultural practices help cocoa farmers increase

WebFarmGrow is a digital tool created by the Grameen Foundation that assesses individual cocoa farmers and their farms and recommends good agricultural practices to …

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3. Burundi: Toxic pesticides threaten health and environment (Syfia

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Summary of a discussion: Cholera outbreak in Malawi

WebThe outbreak began in March 2022 and has affected all 29 districts of the country. More than 40,000 people have been infected and more than 1,350 people have …

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Ghana: Ten thousand Queen Mothers take their power and drive

WebIn Ghana, some 10,000 Queen Mothers are taking back their ancestral power and bringing social and economic change to women and children across the country. …

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South Africa: New regulations aim to increase farmers’ access to …

WebA service of Farm Radio International. News Brief. Neeve Andrews is the first animal health technician in South Africa to open an animal health facility following new …

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Uganda: Farmers find that human urine is an effective fertilizer …

WebThe Kampala City Council Health Department recently worked with public health and agriculture experts at Uganda’s Makerere University to test the safety of urine …

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Zimbabwe: Farmer uses anthills to improve his soils (by Nqobani

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Zimbabwe: Farmers use wood ash to protect stored maize from …

WebShe says leadwood ash prevents grain borers and weevils from breeding, thus protecting the stored maize. Grain borers and weevils are the biggest challenge for …

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