2024-10-12 21:15:00
Published on: 12/10/2024 – 23:15
The capital of Chad is once again threatened by rising waters. Locals are trying to strengthen the banks of the Chari River by placing sandbags along the edge. According to the United Nations, heavy rains have killed at least 575 people and injured nearly 2 million others across the country since July.
Snake season has started in South Africa, but the supply of antivenoms is largely insufficient. Around 4,000 South Africans are bitten by snakes every year, but only 600 of them have access to treatment. The national vaccine producer, which produces antivenoms, has significantly reduced its production since Covid, leading to a shortage not only in South Africa, but also in other countries like Eswatini, which rely on South African production. African antivenoms.
Africa causes less than 3% of global pollution and yet suffers the harmful effects of pollution. Floods, fires and the health of populations. Dr. Dorsouma Al-Hamdou, Head of Division, Climate and Green Growth Department at the African Development Bank, came to discuss the ecological transition in Africa and its implications for sustainable development on the continent.
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