Mohammed El-Said

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Climate Change Could Deepen Food Crisis in East Africa by 2050

A new scientific review warns that climate change combined with rapid population growth could significantly worsen food insecurity in East…

By Mohammed El-Said 4 Min Read

Community Health Workers and Digital Tools Improve Blood Pressure Control in Rural Africa

A new study from the southern African country of Lesotho suggests that trained community members, supported by a simple tablet-based…

By Mohammed El-Said 5 Min Read

Drought and Floods in Africa Are Shaping Climate Action Behaviour, Review Finds

Extreme weather events such as droughts, floods and heatwaves are increasingly influencing how African communities respond to climate change, affecting…

By Mohammed El-Said 5 Min Read

Heat and Dust Are Cutting Solar Power Output Across Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Finds

Solar power systems across Sub-Saharan Africa are suffering significant efficiency losses due to extreme heat, heavy dust accumulation and weak…

By Mohammed El-Said 4 Min Read

Climate Change Could Add Over 120 Million Malaria Cases in Africa by 2050, Study Warns

A major new scientific study has warned that climate change could sharply increase malaria infections and deaths across Africa in…

By Mohammed El-Said 4 Min Read

Community-based HIV treatment models work as well as clinic care in Africa, study finds

Community-based HIV treatment delivery models are as effective as standard clinic-based care in maintaining viral suppression and keeping patients engaged…

By Mohammed El-Said 3 Min Read

Why Syphilis Still Threatens Pregnant Women in Uganda

Syphilis is one of the world’s oldest known infections — and also one of the easiest to diagnose and treat.…

By Mohammed El-Said 5 Min Read

Breakthrough in Snakebite Treatment Offers Hope for Africa and Beyond

A groundbreaking study led by this year’s Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, David Baker, could revolutionize the way snakebites are treated,…

By Mohammed El-Said 5 Min Read

Enhancing Africa’s roads promotes greater dietary diversity

A new study published in Nature Food challenges the long-held belief that small farmers in low- and middle-income countries should focus on…

By Mohammed El-Said 3 Min Read