For decades, antibiotics have been our heroes – powerful weapons against bacterial infections, saving countless lives. But this battle against bacterial foes is taking a worrying turn. Antibiotic resistance, the ability of bacteria to fight off drugs designed to kill…
The recent heavy rains and floods in Kenya have caused widespread devastation. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods lost, and tragically, lives have been claimed. But the dangers don’t disappear as the floodwaters recede. In the aftermath of a flood, a…
For generations, success has been measured by a narrow yardstick: wealth, status, and material possessions. Climb the corporate ladder, own a fancy car, and live in a big house – that’s the picture of achievement, right? But is that truly…
In a world focused on high-tech medical interventions, we sometimes overlook the most fundamental weapon in our public health arsenal: soap and water. This seemingly simple duo holds immense power, acting as a silent guardian against a multitude of infectious…
The spectre of antibiotic resistance looms large, threatening to send us back to a pre-antibiotic era where even minor infections could turn deadly. While the development of new antibiotics remains crucial, there’s a powerful weapon we often overlook in this…
Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle drugs, are facing an existential threat. The rampant overuse and misuse of these life-saving medications have fueled the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a public health crisis looming on the horizon. In this race against time,…
Antibiotics – those wonder drugs that revolutionized medicine – are facing a silent crisis. The misuse and overuse of these life-saving medications have fueled the rise of antibiotic resistance, a growing public health threat. This article goes beyond the standard…
Bird flu. These two words often conjure images of mass poultry culling and travel restrictions. While bird flu outbreaks are a concern, the true story of pandemic preparedness goes far beyond a single virus. This article delves deeper, exploring the…
Antibiotics – those wonder drugs that revolutionized medicine – are facing a silent crisis. The rise of antibiotic resistance, where bacteria develop defences against these life-saving treatments, poses a significant threat to global health. While the economic burden of resistance…
Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, often conjures images of mass poultry culling and travel restrictions. But beyond the headlines lies a fascinating and complex world of viral science. This article delves into the science of bird flu, exploring…