all International Nurses Day: Call To Encourage Nursing Training At Schools By www.medindia.net Published On :: The International Nurses Day 2021 is being observed amid the ongoing second wave in India and it highlights the contribution of nurses in the entire healthcare system. Full Article
all African dams linked to over one million malaria cases annually By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:01:30 +0000 New study urges future dam projects to consider better disease control measures. The post African dams linked to over one million malaria cases annually first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases dams health malaria wle
all Press Release: Uncovering and Confronting Global Groundwater Challenges By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:08:26 +0000 A new initiative seeks to unite organizations to promote sustainable groundwater management. The post Press Release: Uncovering and Confronting Global Groundwater Challenges first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases gripp World Water Week
all Call for youth representatives By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 04:57:18 +0000 A youth agenda for sustainable agricultural transformation in an era of climate change and out-migration. The post Call for youth representatives first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases migration sustainable agriculture wle
all News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:21:35 +0000 The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase. The post News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases flooding rainfall tana river basin
all Press Release: Groundwater in Peril – IWMI joins 700+ scientists and practitioners in urgent call for action on global groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:36:34 +0000 The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally. The post Press Release: Groundwater in Peril – IWMI joins 700+ scientists and practitioners in urgent call for action on global groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases
all Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:02:45 +0000 More than 1,300 farmers received over 1.6 million LKR as part of insurance payouts for crop damage caused by excess rain or dry spells. The post Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agricultural technologies climate resilient seeds climate-smart solution extreme weather food security poverty water risks and disasters
all The 15-Minute Challenge: A Simple Step to Transform Your Health at Work By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: A 15-minute daily exercise challenge led to a 12-minute increase in daily physical activity among parti Full Article
all How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: Sleep is crucial for physical and mental health, impacting mood and cognitive functions Individual s Full Article
all Breastfeed for Better Health: A Call to Abandon Old Traditions By www.medindia.net Published On :: Emphasizing the importance of medlinkbreastfeeding/medlink, Gujarat Minister Bhanubhen Babaria encouraged mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies and avoid traditional feeding practices. Full Article
all Rising Challenges in Treating Vaginal Thrush By www.medindia.net Published On :: Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection that is generally harmless and treated with medication. It is a common infection, with 3 in every 4 women of reproductive age likely to be affected (!--ref1--). Full Article
all UNFPA Calls for Women's Health and Rights Integration in the Workplace By www.medindia.net Published On :: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (!--ref1--) made a compelling case for the integration of women's health and rights into the workplace. The Full Article
all Flirting: Does It Really Work? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Flirting can lead to a lot of misunderstandings, awkwardness and even sexual harassment allegations. Not everyone knows to figure out what the other person is trying to convey. Full Article
all All You Need to Know About Emergency Contraception By www.medindia.net Published On :: In 2020, one in every four consultations from women was for sexual and reproductive health, and seemed to be the top consulted specialty online, according to insights from Practo. Full Article
all Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Reach an Alarming Rate By www.medindia.net Published On :: Rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are found to be alarming in the U.S. as per the i Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report /i Full Article
all Four-step Plan for Detecting Sexually Transmitted Infections By www.medindia.net Published On :: The key steps that healthcare teams can take to identify and treat more sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been identified. The 1,348 participants Full Article
all Rising Air Pollution Impacts All Organs By www.medindia.net Published On :: Amidst soaring pollution levels in Delhi, health experts warned on Saturday that poor air quality can adversely impact all our organs. A layer of smog Full Article
all Smoking Moms Deliver Academically Weak Children By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkSmoking/medlink moms give birth to babies with poor academic performance, finds a new study. So, make sure to stop smoking as soon as possible in medlinkpregnancy/medlink. Full Article
all Glued to Your Chair? Sitting Too Long can Affect Your Overall Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: Sitting for too long? Your chair could be harming your health. Move more and don't let prolonged sitting sabotage your overall well-being. With long Full Article
all Lend a Hand for Oral Health Care in Mentally Ill Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: People with severe mental illnesses are falling through the cracks when it comes to oral health care, according to new research by the University of York. Full Article
all Exploring the Significance of Teeth for Overall Well-being By www.medindia.net Published On :: Experts emphasized that beyond providing aesthetic appeal, maintaining a bright and healthy set of teeth could be crucial for one's overall health. h2 Full Article
all Is High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Really Good? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Cholesterol are of two types namely high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL). HDL or good cholesterol Full Article
all LipidSeq Effective in Diagnosing Genetically Based High Cholesterol By www.medindia.net Published On :: Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, researchers were able to pinpoint specific areas of a person's DNA to more effectively diagnose genetic Full Article
all Financial Fallout: The Lasting Impact of Cancer Diagnoses By www.medindia.net Published On :: A cancer diagnosis can devastate more than just a person's health. New research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School reveals Full Article
all Assistive Technology Products for Visually Impaired Launched By www.medindia.net Published On :: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-backed National Centre for Assistive Health Technologies (NCAHT) launched a wide range of assistive technology Full Article
all Experts Advocate for Higher Digital Healthcare Allocation in Budget 2024 By www.medindia.net Published On :: As the Union Budget 2024 approaches, healthcare experts are emphasizing the critical need for higher GDP allocation to healthcare and advancements in digital health infrastructure. Full Article
all A Recipe for Trouble: School Kids Fall Sick After Eating Mushrooms By www.medindia.net Published On :: Thirteen schoolchildren in a village in West Bengal's Bankura district fell ill after eating medlinkmushrooms/medlink they cooked at an Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) center. Full Article
all Tobacco Toll: 1.3 Million Lives Lost Annually in India By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkTobacco/medlink is responsible for the deaths of 1.3 million people annually in India, according to the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. Full Article
all Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:11:54 +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 Features agricultural insurance building resilience climate smart agriculture
all Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:18:06 +0000 On World Water Day, IWMI Director General Mark Smith is hopeful about progress for the world’s pressing water challenges. The post Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate equity water security World Water Day
all Aquaculture in small reservoirs in Ghana’s North-East Region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:18:29 +0000 The IWMI-led initiative is turning local dams into sources of growth and development. The post Aquaculture in small reservoirs in Ghana’s North-East Region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features aquaculture sustainable development
all IWMI is advancing use of high-res climate modeling for Middle East and North Africa’s small basins By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:05:22 +0000 In a region battling worsening climate challenges, this groundbreaking, yet easily replicable climate forecasting model will transform local decision-making processes. The post IWMI is advancing use of high-res climate modeling for Middle East and North Africa’s small basins first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate crisis hydrological and climate models
all The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:36:06 +0000 Creating measures that balance the needs of refugees and local populations during disaster preparedness presents a complex issue. The post The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action refugees
all Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkAuditory hallucination/medlink is a type of illusion, where people hear sounds that aren't there. This may be caused by issues in how the medlinkbrain/medlink processes sound. Full Article
all Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:12:06 +0000 In celebration of International Youth Day, IWMI and BongoHive hosted a Demonstration Day in partnership with the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research in Africa (AICCRA) project in Zambia. The post Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media inga jacobs-mata mirriam makungwe
all Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:06:23 +0000 The seminar, organized by IWMI, looked at how climate change threatens Pakistan's agriculture-dependent economy, requiring adaptive measures like flood protection, drought-resistant crops, and public awareness. The post Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media muhammad tousif bhatti
all IWMI Calls for Concerted Effort to Combat Food Wastage By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:04:49 +0000 Africa's food waste issue persists with up to 30% loss due to poor handling. IWMI's Dr. Enokenwa's works on gender-inclusive solutions for smallholders and households to reduce waste. The post IWMI Calls for Concerted Effort to Combat Food Wastage first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media ojongetakakah enokenwa baa
all Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:22:09 +0000 The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources in collaboration with IWMI hosted a three-day conference on ‘Transformative Pathways for Water and Food Systems’ to highlight the critical challenges confronting Pakistan. The post Speakers highlight critical challenges confronting Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
all 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
all Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:41:35 +0000 Co-organized by IWMI, experts in water management, agriculturalists, government officials, and business leaders from different parts of the world discussed practical strategies to tackle water scarcity. The post Pakistan Water Week 2023 concludes with call to collaborate on shared asset first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
all The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:57:54 +0000 IWMI's Marie-Charlotte Buisson spoke to Radio Canada about the particular challenges of solar-powered irrigation. The post The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
all 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
all 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
all 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
all Sri Lanka sources integrated solutions to land and water-based challenges By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:58:53 +0000 Matthew McCartney commented on IWMI's work to rectify the dearth of agroecological research focusing on water management and aquatic foods. The post Sri Lanka sources integrated solutions to land and water-based challenges first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agroecosystems
all 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
all ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:17:13 +0000 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and IWMI seek to work together to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable irrigational agriculture practices in the region. The post ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water resource management
all Mitigating challenges for Southern African agribusiness as new African markets open By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:52:00 +0000 IWMI's Inga Jacobs-Mata, Ojong Enokenwa Baa and colleagues discuss the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The post Mitigating challenges for Southern African agribusiness as new African markets open first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agribusiness
all 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
all Challenge of Organ Donation in India: Doctors Speak Out By www.medindia.net Published On :: Doctors urge India to raise medlinkorgan donation/medlink awareness due to critical supply shortage ahead of World Organ Donation Day with a dismal donation rate of 0. Full Article