CLEAN-Air(Africa) @CLEANAirAfrica
@NIHRglobal Research Unit at @livuniIPH Supporting the transition to #CleanCooking and reducing the health burden from #HouseholdAirPollution across Africa cleanairafrica.com Liverpool, UK Joined March 2021-
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Thrilled to share this new article delving into non-communicable airway disease and #airpollution in #Benin, #Cameroon, and #Gambia. Led by a team of researchers, including Prof @HugoNgahan4853, Principal investigator @CLEANAirAfrica Cameroon. Find More👇ingentaconnect.com/contentone/iua…
Yesterday, the #Tanzania Ministry of Energy @Nishati2017 unveiled the 2024/25 budget, emphasizing the paramount importance of promoting and advancing #cleancooking initiatives as one of its top priorities for the coming financial year. #SDG7
New blog post covering research by @LivUni & @KEMRI_Kenya. We show the negative impact of Russian-Ukrainian war on food security & clean cooking use in Kenyan informal settlements. Thank you @SETIenergy & @EfD_initiative for funding the research. Thanks also to @PayGo_Energy 👇
New blog post covering research by @LivUni & @KEMRI_Kenya. We show the negative impact of Russian-Ukrainian war on food security & clean cooking use in Kenyan informal settlements. Thank you @SETIenergy & @EfD_initiative for funding the research. Thanks also to @PayGo_Energy 👇
Join today's webinar hosted by @WHO! Explore the latest insights on "#Cleanair for public health - Assessing population exposure to air pollution" from 15:00-16:30 (CEST). Register here: who.int/news-room/even…
Ahead of the Paris summit on #Cleancooking, the Ministry of Energy Tanzania hosted a stakeholder meeting in DSM on April 15 to strategized for the summit. @CLEANAirAfrica atively participated and pledged to sustain its research efforts to foster cleancooking in Tanzania.
Join today's webinar hosted by @WHO! Explore the latest insights on "#Cleanair for public health - Assessing population exposure to air pollution" from 15:00-16:30 (CEST). Register here: who.int/news-room/even…
The most beautiful way to launch the @LivUni @MamaDoingGood and @CLEANAirAfrica household air pollution prevention program (TABLE-HAP) with 2,200 women’s table banks in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
@CLEANAirAfrica Director @ProfDanPope from @LivUni, the CEO of @MamaDoingGood and the Governor of #UasinGishu County signed a historic document to signify launch of TABLE-HAP. This will sensitise 16,000 women’s #TableBanks across Kenya in prevention of #HAP through #cleancooking
Addressing #airpollution isn't just an environmental imperative—it's also an economic opportunity. According to @Jane_Burston, CEO of @CleanAirFund, every $1 invested in air pollution control can yield an estimated $30 in economic benefits. find more: healthpolicy-watch.news/__trashed-3/
I recently was interviewed on the “On the House” podcast about the health, climate and social impacts of household air pollution. Thanks to On the House for providing this platform! You can watch on YouTube: youtu.be/dJw0AnPRXTs Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7Ke2XQ…
🌍Join us as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Grade 7)/Research Fellow (Grade 8) 🔍We're seeking an experienced researcher to coordinate quantitative data streams and analysis for the @CLEANAirAfrica programme. 📌Location: #LIVERPOOL Learn more: cleanairafrica.com/clean-airafric…
Hon. Khadija Shabani, Member of the #Tanzania Parliament, distributed 200 #LPG stoves to disabled individuals in Dodoma, supporting the country's #cleancooking agenda. This initiative underscores inclusivity and accessibility, fostering positive change toward #SDG7.
On #WorldHealthDay, we affirm that #cleanair should not be a privilege, but a fundamental human right. At @CLEANAirAfrica, we're dedicated to ensuring that every household in #SubsaharanAfrica has access to clean air via #cleancooking fuels. #HealthForAll #MyHealthMyRight
Congratulations on Kenyan Ministry of Health Promotion @LolemLokolile - Head of Pollution Control, Waste Management, Climate Change and Health Unit. Excellent @CLEANAirAfrica Chair of the Air Pollution, Energy and Health TWG - Steering #CleanCooking for Health in Kenya.
Speaking on this partnership, Co-Director of @CLEANAirAfrica,@ProfDanPope said: "Schools across East Africa rely on polluting fuel. This will provide an opportunity to document the health, and educational gain that can be achieved for schools converting to clean cooking."
Speaking on this partnership, Co-Director of @CLEANAirAfrica,@ProfDanPope said: "Schools across East Africa rely on polluting fuel. This will provide an opportunity to document the health, and educational gain that can be achieved for schools converting to clean cooking."
Yesterday, @RBCRwanda convened a meeting with @CLEANAirAfrica Director @ProfDanPope and @WHORwanda's official @TKabuteni to unveil plans for comprehensive training of Community Health Workers in preventing #HouseholdAirPollution.
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has partnered with @LivUni and the @KEMRI_Kenya to address the detrimental effects of air pollution on health, the environment, and education.
Joan, Air Quality laboratory manager for @CLEANAirAfrica at @KEMRI_Kenya, is at @Columbia to master advanced air sampling techniques. Her expertise is crucial for running ACE, Africa’s pioneer Robotic Weighing System for PM mass measurements. #AirQuality shorturl.at/noN27
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What impact did the Russian-Ukrainian war have on energy and food security in urban sub-Saharan Africa in 2022? @matt_shup tinyurl.com/2khzdn3u
Launching the UoL Table Banking Led Education in Prevention of Household Air Pollution (TABLE-HAP) Program in style. Inspiring scenes from Kenya @CLEANAirAfrica @livuninews @ProfDanPope
The most beautiful way to launch the @LivUni @MamaDoingGood and @CLEANAirAfrica household air pollution prevention program (TABLE-HAP) with 2,200 women’s table banks in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Day 2 of the Research and Innovation Week at the University of Dar Es Salaam. @CLEANAirAfrica great opportunity to showcase our work to the University community and the public.
Ahead of the Paris summit on #Cleancooking, the Ministry of Energy Tanzania hosted a stakeholder meeting in DSM on April 15 to strategized for the summit. @CLEANAirAfrica atively participated and pledged to sustain its research efforts to foster cleancooking in Tanzania.
Many thanks to Kenyan partners @MamaDoingGood and @UGC_TheChampion for a monumental occasion today in launching our new Table Banking Led Education in Prevention of household air pollution (TABLE-HAP) initiative.
The KEMRI Leadership Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) is holding a three-day workshop to take stock of the research activities, and to visualize and plan the execution of the targeted research priority areas and activities in line with the Institute's Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Great job opportunity for a researcher to be based at the University of Liverpool. More info below:
🌍Join us as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Grade 7)/Research Fellow (Grade 8) 🔍We're seeking an experienced researcher to coordinate quantitative data streams and analysis for the @CLEANAirAfrica programme. 📌Location: #LIVERPOOL Learn more: cleanairafrica.com/clean-airafric…
Are you interested in applying to the Global Advanced Fellowship? Attend our webinar to understand what makes a good application. The session will take place twice on 23 April 2024: 🔵 9am-10am GMT 🟡 3pm-4pm GMT Sign up to the webinar: nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-g…
Congratulations on Kenyan Ministry of Health Promotion @LolemLokolile - Head of Pollution Control, Waste Management, Climate Change and Health Unit. Excellent @CLEANAirAfrica Chair of the Air Pollution, Energy and Health TWG - Steering #CleanCooking for Health in Kenya.
@CLEANAirAfrica @RBCRwanda @WHORwanda @TKabuteni Looking forward to showcasing @CLEANAirAfrica Community Household Air Pollution Prevention Program at @WHORwanda stakeholder meeting in June!
Dr. @rnantanda dedicated her day to delivering Continuous Medical Education (CME) at @LifeLink256 focusing on the critical management of Asthma, it's crucial for all healthcare facilities to be fully equipped to handle them. @UKRI_News @MRC_Uganda #MLI4HealthyLungs
@CLEANAirAfrica @EPuzzolo @ElsevierConnect Congratulations @EPuzzolo
@CLEANAirAfrica @EPuzzolo @ElsevierConnect Many Congratulations @EPuzzolo
Well done @EPuzzolo ! And we know this is only one of your many contributions...
🎊Congratulations to our co-director @EPuzzolo on the well-deserved recognition as the best reviewer for Energy Research & Social Sciences, 2023! We are proud to be associated with you and the impact you continue to make!
Our booth attracted numerous visitors who highly valued the efforts of @CLEANAirAfrica @CBS_DOE to advance the clean cooking agenda in Tanzania. The conference facilitated valuable exchanges, reinforcing the collective dedication to sustainable and healthy cooking practices.
@EPuzzolo @CLEANAirAfrica @MemGoTz Update: Mama Samia could not make it, she was represented by the Vice President. She spoke with the delegate through the phone.
The Ag. DG represented by Dr. Maricianah Onono received the @wrair Commanding General, BG Ned Bailey, at the KEMRI Hqs The two appreciated the impact the KEMRI/WRAIR Collaboration has had over the last 4 decades & discussed areas of mutual research interest to both Institutions