v IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:26:18 +0000 IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan. The post IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
v At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:41:26 +0000 Youssef Brouziyne, IWMI Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Representative, says two key questions will dominate discussions around the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28. The post At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28
v Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 04:04:34 +0000 Rachael McDonnell, IWMI's Deputy Director General - Research for Development, stressed the impact of climate change on water resources during the event to mark the announcement. The post Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
v Youssef Brouziyne interview with Sky News Arabia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:55:41 +0000 On the sidelines of COP28, Brouziyne spoke about water systems in the Middle East and North Africa region. The post Youssef Brouziyne interview with Sky News Arabia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28 mena
v Cultivating Success: Overcoming challenges to boost youth engagement in agripreneurship in Malawi By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:31:11 +0000 IWMI is the lead implementer of Ukama Ustawi which is working to foster youth agripreneurship in Malawi. The post Cultivating Success: Overcoming challenges to boost youth engagement in agripreneurship in Malawi first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
v IWMI’s MENA representative on Abu Dhabi TV By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:20:07 +0000 Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI Regional Representative in the Middle East and North Africa, featured on Al Etihad News Centre on Abu Dhabi TV. The post IWMI’s MENA representative on Abu Dhabi TV first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media COP28
v The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:58:29 +0000 IWMI research will support evidence-based design and the implementation of the Jordanian climate adaptation policy. The post The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate crisis migration urbanization water scarcity
v IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:51:43 +0000 CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi and IWMI Director General Mark Smith met Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The post IWMI-CGIAR to launch new program for water and nutrition to mark 40th anniversary first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media corporate
v Development of a flood index insurance product for Zambia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:32:04 +0000 IWMI is collaborating on the development of financial solutions for post-extreme climatic events. The post Development of a flood index insurance product for Zambia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate climate mitigation
v How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:44:44 +0000 Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India. The post How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
v Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:06:37 +0000 Inadequate infrastructure, together with rural and poor populations, makes Zambia highly vulnerable to droughts, according to the UN. But the drought monitoring system developed by IWMI helps to better prepare the country to cope with its impacts. The post Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought
v International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:02:32 +0000 Bharat R. Sharma, Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on how India can tackle the issue of ‘Water for All’. The post International Day of Action For Rivers: Water, water in every river but not available for all first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media rivers wastewater
v The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:12:44 +0000 IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity. The post The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media circular economy inclusion sanitation
v Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:19:49 +0000 Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships. The post Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate crisis farming resilience
v Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:23:26 +0000 IWMI supports efforts at tank restoration and promotion to enhance groundwater availability by means of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR). The post Can traditional tanks help Bengaluru revive its declining groundwater levels? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater
v Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:07:32 +0000 UNDP and IWMI announced a joint initiative to assist smallholder farmers and small- to medium-sized enterprises to adopt circular economy models for the coffee and rice value chains. The post Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agriculture circular economy
v It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:43:10 +0000 IWMI commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies. The post It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought
v Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:49:24 +0000 Mohsin Hafeez discusses the potential of nature-based solutions in dealing with climate shocks faced by vulnerable people in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The post Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security
v Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 05:40:05 +0000 Rachael McDonnell said that matters related to water play an important role across sectors, including food, at the World Water Forum in Bali. The post Solve water problems alongside food, energy: World Water Council first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security World Water Forum
v Delhi’s severe water crisis: Political stalemate continues By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:33:26 +0000 IWMI Deputy Country Representative in India Shilp Verma on the immediate course of action required to mitigate the crisis. The post Delhi’s severe water crisis: Political stalemate continues first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater water scarcity
v Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:07:10 +0000 IWMI's Shreya Chakraborty and Tanmoy Bhaduri discuss groundwater use in Nepal and overlooked issues in policy frameworks. The post Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater management
v Navigating water challenges: Pathways to sustainability in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:36:44 +0000 Amjad Jamal discusses IWMI's significant role in Pakistan’s water sector, including key opportunities and potential strategies for overcoming the water crisis. The post Navigating water challenges: Pathways to sustainability in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water crisis
v Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:58:10 +0000 Rachael McDonnell comments on the cycles of flood and drought as climate change intensifies. The post Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate drought floods
v Opinion: Nepal’s women leaders champion inclusive development By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:35:56 +0000 Manohara Khadka and Sumitra KC on how entrenched systems and outdated norms continue to hinder Nepal's new generation of women leaders. The post Opinion: Nepal’s women leaders champion inclusive development first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media gender equality inclusive growth
v From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:31:16 +0000 IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding. The post From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media colombo wetlands flood management
v Minister reiterates govt’s resolve to address water woes By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:14:36 +0000 At Pakistan Water Week, the Minister noted the urgent need for significant investments in climate resilience and international support. The post Minister reiterates govt’s resolve to address water woes first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media Pakistan Water Week 2024
v Indian Organ Donation Day: A Day of Double Victory for MOHAN Foundation By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li MOHAN Foundation was awarded the title of the best NGO for its outstanding contributions to Full Article
v India Implements Various Initiatives to Promote Organ Donations By www.medindia.net Published On :: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Indian government has implemented several initiatives to boost medlinkorgan donations/medlink in the country. Full Article
v Gut Microbiome Diversity Boosts Survival in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplants By www.medindia.net Published On :: In children who have received a donor medlinkstem cell transplant/medlink, having a varied range of microorganisms in their gut before the transplant Full Article
v Second-Ever Pig Heart Transplant Rescues Ailing Patient in the U.S. By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a second historic procedure, surgeons in the United States successfully transplanted a medlinkpig heart/medlink into a patient suffering from end-stage Full Article
v Be a Hero Even After Death : State Honors for Organ Donors in Tamilnadu By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li Indian Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announces full state honors for organ donors, recognizing Full Article
v Zebrafish Helps Assess Cryoprotectant Agents for Organ Preservation By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkZebrafish/medlink exhibits a crucial role in the fields of solid organ preservation and transplantation, especially with respect to experimental transplantation efforts. Full Article
v World's First Whole-Eye Transplant Restores War Veteran's Vision By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li The world's first-ever complete eye transplant coupled with a partial face transplant conducted Full Article
v Vaccine To Regulate Immunity in Transplant Rejection (and) Auto-Immune Disorders By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers developed a vaccine that utilizes synthetically modified natural peptides to stimulate CD8 T regulatory cells. These cells, which are typically Full Article
v Brain-Dead Man's Organs Saves 4 Lives By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li A 28-year-old man who was brain dead had his kidneys, lungs, and liver successfully transplanted Full Article
v Liver Transplantation Made Easy With Perfusion Machine By www.medindia.net Published On :: A hypothermic oxygenated perfusion machine can preserve donor livers safely for a longer time without compromising donor liver quality. This enabled to Full Article
v Bloodless Liver Transplant Saves Two Young Girls in India By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a pioneering medical achievement, medical professionals in Faridabad, Haryana, have accomplished liver transplants in two young girls diagnosed with Full Article
v Revolutionizing Organ Preservation to Meet Transplant Demand By www.medindia.net Published On :: Enhancements in organ preservation may alleviate the scarcity of hearts for transplantation, as over 5,000 hearts are transplanted annually worldwide, Full Article
v Advancing Ethical Practices in Human Organ Transplantation By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liUrges member states to strengthen preventive strategies for noncommunicable diseases/li liRecommends Full Article
v Expanding the Donor Pool: Considering Organ Exchange Among Unrelated Individuals By www.medindia.net Published On :: Experts suggest that opening up organ exchange among unrelated individuals could expand the donor pool, potentially saving many lives. While this move Full Article
v Liver Transplants Superior for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkColorectal cancer/medlink frequently metastasizes to the liver, and for some patients, surgical removal of liver tumors is not feasible. A Full Article
v Transform Lives: Support Deceased Organ Donation in India By www.medindia.net Published On :: Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, emphasized the need to promote deceased organ donation in India (!--ref1--). Full Article
v Toxoplasma-Positive Kidney Donors No Longer Shunned! Relief for Transplant Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: The availability of medlinkdonor kidneys/medlink can be enhanced! This is the outcome of a recent investigation conducted by UC Davis Health. Transplant Full Article
v AI in Organ Transplants: A Global Initiative By www.medindia.net Published On :: bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liCoventry University, UHCW NHS Trust, and MOHAN Foundation collaborate to promote organ donation Full Article
v Impact of Microvascular Inflammation on Kidney Transplant Rejection By www.medindia.net Published On :: A recent study has identified new rejection factors in kidney transplantation that could lead to more accurate patient risk assessment after surgery (!--ref1--). Full Article
v Microvascular Inflammation in Kidney Transplant Rejection By www.medindia.net Published On :: Kidney transplant rejection is one of the major issues that hinders graft survival in the recipient. This is due to the microvascular inflammation in the small blood vessels (!--ref1--). Full Article
v Scientists Uncover Stem Cells in the Thymus for the First Time By www.medindia.net Published On :: For the first time, scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have pinpointed medlinkstem cells/medlink within the human thymus, offering a fresh Full Article
v Uncovering Genetic Harmony for Safer Hearts By www.medindia.net Published On :: Breakthrough discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns, providing insights into the genetic risk factors for Full Article
v Genomics Project Improves Global Diversity in Population Health Insight By www.medindia.net Published On :: An international collaboration aims to enhance global health by investigating the impact of genomic and environmental diversity on variations in disease risk observed worldwide (!--ref1--). Full Article
v Is Stem Cell Therapy a Breakthrough for Reversing Osteoarthritis? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers in Australia have identified a previously unknown population of stem cells fibroblast growth factor 18 (FGF18) stimulated Gremlin 1 cells, Full Article