la Donation from WHO to Malawi: Medical Supplies Worth (Dollor) 9 Million By www.medindia.net Published On :: The government of Malawi has received a donation of various medical supplies, including drugs, valued at (Dollor) 9 million, from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to aid the country's public hospitals. Full Article
la Alarming Rise in Liver Disease Among Young Adults By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a concerning trend, health experts are raising alarm over the significant rise in liver disease cases among young adults aged 23-35. This comes just Full Article
la Inhalation of Hydrogen-Rich Gas Reduces Exercise Fatigue By www.medindia.net Published On :: A recent study featured in the iInternational Journal of Sports Medicine/i titled "Inhalation of Hydrogen-Rich Gas Before Acute Exercise Alleviates Full Article
la South Korean Workplace Culture Shifts as Fathers Embrace Childcare By www.medindia.net Published On :: South Korean men made up one-third of all medlinkchildcare/medlink leave takers in the first half of this year, marking a historic milestone as their Full Article
la WHO Declares Global Mpox Health Emergency By www.medindia.net Published On :: The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency as medlinkmpox/medlink rapidly spreads across Africa, with Congo reporting over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths. Full Article
la 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
la Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:49:05 +0000 Through resource efficiency, circular design, water reuse, repair and recycling, African nations can customize their economic systems to maximize both social benefits and sustainability. The post Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:30:00 +0000 Experts call for legislation that is holistic, inclusive and timely to address critical issues regarding sustainable use of water resources. The post IWMI facilitates dialogue as Nepal works to amend its key water legislation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News water resource management
la Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:22:59 +0000 Funded by the UK government, this project will help to transform climate and water policies in the Global South. The post Water Resilience Tracker enables cross-sectoral collaboration first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article News climate adaptation climate resilience research
la Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory action By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:36:00 +0000 Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration. The post Extreme flooding and landslides worldwide highlight need for anticipatory action first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features anticipatory action extreme weather
la Black Counselors and Psychologists are More Prone to Burnout and Racial Trauma By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkBurnout/medlink and race-based traumatic stress take a toll on Black mental health professionals (BMHPs), reports a new study. h2COVID-19 Full Article
la For Better Mental Health: Be Your Child's Playmate By www.medindia.net Published On :: Good news to parents and grandparents! Playing with your child can boost your medlinkmental health/medlink and overall wellbeing. Watching your Full Article
la The Hidden Layers of Emotion Recognition By www.medindia.net Published On :: Emotion recognition is not solely based on facial expressions but involves a complex process where physical traits, cultural context, and background information Full Article
la Lasting Friendships are the Key to Adult Wellbeing By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists have found that peer acceptance in early teens and close friendships in later teenage years are crucial predictors of reduced social anxiety and higher life satisfaction in young adulthood. Full Article
la Feeling Isolated? Loneliness and Dementia are Closer Than You Think By www.medindia.net Published On :: Feeling alone? Watch out, loneliness increases your risk of dementia, warns a new study. A new study from Florida State University College of Medicine Full Article
la Placenta's Role in Maternal Mental Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: New research published in iBrain Medicine/i has found that the placenta can influence maternal mental health (!--ref1--). The placenta has 13 Full Article
la From Dawn to Dusk: How Gut Microbes Regulate Stress Levels? By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking study has revealed the essential role of gut microbiota in managing stress responses through its interaction with the body's circadian rhythms. Full Article
la Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Red Flag for Pre-Dementia Syndrome By www.medindia.net Published On :: Older people who feel sleepy during the day or show a lack of interest in activities due to sleep problems may be at a higher risk of developing a syndrome Full Article
la El Niño event declared; impacts on countries in Southern Africa expected By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:34:52 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT call for action as multiple climate prediction centers concur that this El Niño event will reach a “strong” category in the northern hemisphere by the winter of 2023-24. The post El Niño event declared; impacts on countries in Southern Africa expected first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media cimmyt el niño limpopo basin malawi
la Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:39:04 +0000 At an event co-hosted by IWMI and USAID, experts warn that rapid melting of glaciers in Pakistan's north could turn the Indus River seasonal, endangering 240 million lives. The post Indus to become ‘a seasonal river’ by 2050 if glaciers continue melting first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media azeem shah glaciers khadija begum novaira junaid shahid iqbal
la Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:59:08 +0000 The World Water Week panel, co-hosted by IWMI and the US State Department, discussed Tibet's vital role in Himalayan water systems, highlighting China's environmental impact. The post Panel at ‘World Water Week’ highlights water security in Tibet and Himalayas first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media mark smith
la Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:06:39 +0000 IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed. The post Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media cocoa pump irrigation solar
la Application with Geo-Goviya information system launched By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:38:56 +0000 The new application, supported by IWMI, includes information about Sri Lanka’s land use, quantity of paddy land, number of farmers, land cultivated in one season and available yield, and emergency agricultural information. The post Application with Geo-Goviya information system launched first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
la First book on Pak-Afghan shared waters unveiled in Islamabad By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:14:34 +0000 "Afghanistan-Pakistan Shared Waters: State of the Basins" was funded by USAID through the Water Management for Enhanced Productivity program, implemented by IWMI. The post First book on Pak-Afghan shared waters unveiled in Islamabad first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
la Solarising Nepal’s irrigation canals By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:48:20 +0000 Solarizing Nepal’s extensive irrigation canals offers huge advantages including improved irrigation reliability, higher crop production, greater farm income and improved food and nutritional security, according to IWMI researchers. The post Solarising Nepal’s irrigation canals first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
la This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:12:55 +0000 Powered by AI and earth observation data, the collaboration between IWMI and Google.org will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas, and the atmosphere. The post This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
la 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
la 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
la 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
la Infants at higher risk in flood-prone areas of Bangladesh By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:23:32 +0000 IWMI researcher says study measuring the burden of living in flood-prone areas addresses a gap in research in quantifying the broader health impacts of floods. The post Infants at higher risk in flood-prone areas of Bangladesh first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media floods
la Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:14:55 +0000 On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri. The post Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media solar solar irrigation
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:25:28 +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 Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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
la 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