Alerts

A study by the Harvard Medical School reveals that deep sea fish tend to contain the highest levels of mercury as a result of consuming small fish. The study warns consumers against eating large fish such as shark, swordfish, tilefish and King Mackerel. According to the Secretary General of International Federation of Fertility Societies Oladapo Ashiru, large fish have been found to contain heavy metals that can lead to infertility.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/health/fertility-experts-warn-against-consumption-of-large-fish-4408700

An increase in cholera infections has been reported in Tanzania since early October. Cholera spreads via contaminated food and water. Symptoms include vomiting and profuse, watery diarrhea which can lead to severe dehydration. 

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Tests carried out by East African Community (EAC) standards experts have confirmed the presence of high aflatoxin levels in Ugandan maize earlier rejected by South Sudan authorities. Aflatoxins are a group of naturally occurring mycotoxins (toxic compounds produced by molds) that are primarily produced by two species of fungi: Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These molds can grow on crops such as peanuts, maize (corn), cottonseed, and tree nuts, particularly in warm and humid climates. Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens, and long-term exposure to them can have serious health implications for humans and animals.

Read more: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-set-to-destroy-1-700-tonnes-of-maize-4408556

Kenya's Ministry of Health has implemented several mitigation measures following a warning by the country's Meteorological Department about the likelihood of El Nino rainfall occurring in the country between October and December 2023.

The Kenya Meteorological Department announced recently that during this period the country will experience heightened rainfall, as well as the potential for flooding and landslides in certain regions of the country. It emphasized the importance of proactive preparations by the relevant government agencies to mitigate possible deaths and loss of property.

The mitigation preparedness measures, according to the Ministry, include development of a Contingency Plan for El Nino, close collaboration with County Governments and Partners. 

Read full government statement here: Full government statement

EAC records huge post-harvest losses in cereals and root crops. EAC records huge post-harvest losses in cereals and root crops. EAC records huge post-harvest losses in cereals and root crops. EAC records huge post-harvest losses in cereals and root crops