d India's Response to the Growing Mpox Threat By www.medindia.net Published On :: The fatal new strain of Mpox bclade 1b/b, often known as monkeypox, initially emerged in Central Africa and has since spread across the continent Full Article
d Enhanced Virtual Reality Walking With Tactile Senses By www.medindia.net Published On :: Walking is a basic human activity that affects physical mobility, as well as cognitive and sensory perceptions. The use of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Full Article
d Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak Continues in South Korea By www.medindia.net Published On :: The Agriculture Ministry reported that South Korea confirmed its second case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) this year on a cattle farm in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Full Article
d Paw-sitively Purrfect: World's First Genetic Footprint-Free Feline (Cat) iPSCs By www.medindia.net Published On :: While cats are often seen as adorable internet memes, they frequently suffer from medlinkkidney disease/medlink. In a significant breakthrough, researchers Full Article
d Tamil Nadu Health Officials Brace for Mpox Outbreak By www.medindia.net Published On :: Although Tamil Nadu has not reported any cases of medlinkMpox/medlink, the state's health department has issued a precautionary alert to all district medical officers. Full Article
d SACN Faces Criticism Over Food Industry Connections By www.medindia.net Published On :: Over half of the experts on the UK government's nutrition advisory council have ties with the food sector (!--ref1--). Freelance writer Sophie Borland, Full Article
d Unsafe Food Imports Largely Escaping Market Removal By www.medindia.net Published On :: A lawmaker revealed that only 12% of unsafe food imports have been removed from the market, according to government data. According to the data from Full Article
d Will South Korea's Parental Leave Extension Make a Difference? By www.medindia.net Published On :: South Korea's National Assembly is expected to pass a bill this week extending the maximum medlinkparental leave/medlink from two years to three. (!--ref1--) Rep. Full Article
d Rwanda Battles Marburg Virus: 6 Dead, 20 Infected in Outbreak By www.medindia.net Published On :: Rwanda has confirmed six deaths and 20 cases of Marburg disease since the beginning of the epidemic, according to the country's health minister, Sabin Nsanzimana. Full Article
d Smoking Reduction Can Extend Life Span and Prevent Premature Death By www.medindia.net Published On :: Accelerating the decline of medlinktobacco smoking/medlink internationally, by decreasing smoking prevalence from current levels to 5% everywhere, Full Article
d 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to US Scientists for MicroRNA Breakthrough By www.medindia.net Published On :: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (!--ref1--) was jointly awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun by the Nobel Assembly at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet. Full Article
d Social Media's Role in ADHD Awareness for Adults By www.medindia.net Published On :: About 25% of adults think that they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without diagnoses. It is a developmental disorder that affects Full Article
d Why Tobacco Firms Should Fund UK's Anti-Smoking Fight By www.medindia.net Published On :: Smoking is a life-threatening habit and causes serious health issues. If smoking is not controlled, it is not possible to reduce the gap between rich and poor people who can live healthily. Full Article
d Cat's Companionship and Health: The Good, Bad, and the Unexpected By www.medindia.net Published On :: Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they've been comforting us with Full Article
d Exploring Curiosity Styles: Insights from Wikipedia Browsing Habits By www.medindia.net Published On :: At some point, you might have searched for specific information online, only to end up "going down the Wiki rabbit hole." In this journey, you uncover Full Article
d Fasting-Mimicking Diet Offers Hope for Chronic Kidney Disease By www.medindia.net Published On :: In patients with medlinkchronic kidney disease/medlink, irreversible disease progression is triggered by the loss of podocytes, essential components of the kidney's glomerular filtration barrier. Full Article
d How Social Media Likes and Comments Fuel Muscle Dysmorphia in Young Men By www.medindia.net Published On :: A recent Australian study suggests that social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are contributing to unrealistic and unhealthy obsessions with Full Article
d Development of a composite drought indicator for operational drought monitoring in the MENA region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:50:32 +0000 The composite drought indicator (CDI) supports operational drought management decision making in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia. The post Development of a composite drought indicator for operational drought monitoring in the MENA region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Publications drought drought monitoring
d 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
d IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:30:48 +0000 Move reiterates commitment to act against one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in the face of climate change. The post IWMI joins international coalition to build drought resilience first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News COP28 drought partnerships resilience
d 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
d IWMI opens office in Bangladesh By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:52:36 +0000 IWMI signals commitment to the country and strengthens collaboration with the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council. The post IWMI opens office in Bangladesh first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture partnerships sustainable development
d December 2023 – February 2024 Research Journal Roundup By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:49:26 +0000 A selection of IWMI's recent contributions to global research. The post December 2023 – February 2024 Research Journal Roundup first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Publications drought groundwater solar
d IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:18:27 +0000 Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk. The post IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features mapping satellite data tools
d Gil Levine, champion of international collaboration, dies at 96 By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:38:35 +0000 Levine’s lengthy and impactful career included helping establish what is now the International Water Management Institute. The post Gil Levine, champion of international collaboration, dies at 96 first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News obituaries staff
d Modern tools and ancient smarts By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:25:14 +0000 Al Murunah’s unique approach to climate adaptation and development combines nature-based solutions with agricultural water management interventions and a gender perspective. The post Modern tools and ancient smarts first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features nature-based solutions
d IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:24:16 +0000 New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups. The post IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases digital innovation water data portal
d The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:15:28 +0000 While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale. The post The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action Disaster displacement disaster risk management
d Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:29:17 +0000 Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are a hot topic in environment and landscape planning networks. But are they a silver bullet for solving the climate crisis? The post Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features nature-based solutions water infrastructure wetlands
d IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:51:06 +0000 The dashboard will support policy makers with timely climate adaptation interventions. The post IWMI launches the Climate Smart Governance dashboard in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News anticipatory action apps data & tools
d First edition of Salinity Magazine looks at saline agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:15:00 +0000 The publication is a collaboration between the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP) and the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) together with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The post First edition of Salinity Magazine looks at saline agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News salinity
d Floods in Kenya underscore urgent need for anticipatory action in disaster situations By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2024 04:40:00 +0000 Holistic, integrated planning across sectors is vital to ensure disaster response is timely and effective. The post Floods in Kenya underscore urgent need for anticipatory action in disaster situations first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News floods
d Digital twins By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2024 08:30:05 +0000 A technology pioneered in space exploration is now being used to manage product life cycles, smart cities, and river basins. But what is it exactly? The post Digital twins first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Explainers AI digital innovation
d March-April research journal roundup By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 11:00:57 +0000 Read our roundup of IWMI’s work in April and March 2024. The post March-April research journal roundup first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Publications natural resource governance sustainable solutions
d IWMI and Saudi Arabia extend collaboration on irrigation and wastewater use By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 04:10:33 +0000 The e-ReWater platform will use remote sensing technologies and satellite data to estimate the availability of new water resources in partnership with the Saudi Irrigation Organization. The post IWMI and Saudi Arabia extend collaboration on irrigation and wastewater use first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate resilience research treated wastewater reuse water security
d Waters of vulnerability and transformative solutions By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 06:15:22 +0000 Understanding water system risks in fragile and conflict-affected communities is crucial for developing anticipatory action and peace. The post Waters of vulnerability and transformative solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News conflict and fragility water security
d IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:27:14 +0000 Strategy 2024–2030 sets course for the next stage of the organization’s research and innovation journey. The post IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases corporate strategy
d IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:09:37 +0000 The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development. The post IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate governance digital innovation
d Closing the African data gap By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:05:25 +0000 New open access database is valuable for sustainable development in the energy and water sectors. The post Closing the African data gap first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News database open access renewable energy
d Staying afloat when disaster strikes By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:19:26 +0000 How the residents of Chrystler’s Farm took a proactive approach to disaster response. The post Staying afloat when disaster strikes first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action climate adaptation
d IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:24:18 +0000 Farmers in the Gomal Zam Dam Command Area are learning to adopt climate change-resilient cultivation techniques. The post IWMI modernizes agricultural practices in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features agriculture climate-resilient livelihoods
d The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:33:52 +0000 The Ganges Delta polders are low-lying, protected areas vital for agriculture which face threats from salinity intrusion and waterlogging. The post The Ganges Delta polders are crucial for agricultural sustainability first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News hydrological modeling
d CGIAR Science Week 2024 postponed By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:31:54 +0000 Event to be rescheduled for later in the year. The post CGIAR Science Week 2024 postponed first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate and food security food land and water science for a water-secure world
d IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:20:46 +0000 The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security. The post IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News transboundary water management water security
d When climate and cocoa collide By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:55:00 +0000 Chocolate prices soar as El Nino dries up major producers but is there more to the story? The post When climate and cocoa collide first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate resilience research sustainable solutions
d May-June 2024 Research Journal Roundup By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:06:55 +0000 Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from May and June 2024. The post May-June 2024 Research Journal Roundup first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Publications modeling natural resource governance policy
d 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
d IWMI’s Morocco Resilience Days Forum charts course for climate adaptation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:30:00 +0000 The four-day forum leveraged IWMI’s research on resilience and solidified scientific collaboration with local partners. The post IWMI’s Morocco Resilience Days Forum charts course for climate adaptation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features climate adaptation partnerships resilience
d IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:12:17 +0000 The meeting is part of a bottom-up approach to ensuring coherent policies on the use of water resources in agriculture. The post IWMI conducts grassroots consultation on irrigated groundwater management in Lao PDR first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News agriculture water management groundwater
d Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:34:56 +0000 Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient. The post Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features building resilience flood policy