Africa: 85% of Children Affected By Polio in 2023 Lived in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries: [Capital FM] Of the 541 children affected by polio globally in 2023, 85 per cent live in the 31 fragile, conflict-affected, and vulnerable countries, according to a new UNICEF analysis on World Polio Day. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: UK-Funded Unitaid Launches Initiative to Boost Medical Oxygen Access in Sub-Saharan Africa: [Capital FM] Nairobi — This week, Unitaid, funded by the UK government, announced a significant US$ 22 million investment to support the establishment of Africa’s first regional liquid oxygen manufacturing program, aimed at improving access to medical oxygen in sub-Saharan Africa. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Avian Architects – Weaver Birds in Africa Have Unique Building Styles: [The Conversation Africa] From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with grass pom-poms. The birds have been busy, building shelters of straw and grass. Up close the real shape of the “pom-poms” becomes clear: grass tubes in the form of an upside down “U”, with an opening at each end. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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