The Desert Tortoise was listed under the #EndangeredSpeciesAct in 1990. Currently listed as threatened, its primary threats include habitat loss, human disturbance & #ClimateChange.
Prevent extinction. Protect habitat. Defend nature. #ESA50 https://t.co/dItBPCsqzh
Northern white rhinos once roamed much of Africa, but poaching and habitat loss has brought them to the razor's edge of extinction. Now, scientists are racing to save them by teaming up with a company known for attempting to resurrect the woolly mammoth
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Biodiversity is one of the greatest weapons to fight the impacts of climate change. But one United Nations report estimates up to 1 million species are in danger of extinction. https://t.co/BbIOt7dtgF @CBSNews
If fossil fuel companies want to be part of #ClimateAction solutions, they must lead the transition to renewable energy.
No more dirty production.
No more fake solutions.
No more bankrolling climate denial.
Today Is #WorldTBDay, We call on all 🌍 @_AfricanUnion Member Sates and Partners to invest in better diagnostics, shorter and better treatment regimens, and innovative methods to end TB! Together #YesWeCanEndTB! #EndTB
Over 150 participants across Africa are making their way to Nairobi, to launch the @AfricaCDC#EBS Resources, share best practices & discuss the adaptation of the resources at national & sub-national levels to strengthen the early warning system.
#EBSResourcesLaunch#EBSAfrica
The Republic of Tanzania declares Marburg Virus Disease #MVD Outbreak.
On 21 March 2023, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tanzania declared an #outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Bukoba district, Kagera region, north western Tanzania.
More 👇 https://t.co/yWOXvnBFiY
In the year 2018, @AfricaCDC developed an #EBS framework that has since been implemented by over 20 @_AfricanUnion MS. In July 2022, following lessons learnt from #COVID19 & in line with the #NewPublicHealthOrder, the framework was revised & additional resources were developed.
#Measles is a deadly viral disease that spreads through coughing & sneezing.
Although there is no specific antiviral treatment for the disease, the measles #vaccine protects you.
✅ Get vaccinated. It is safe and effective.
#ViralFactsAfrica@viralfacts
Foodborne illnesses affect 91 million people in #Africa 🌍 every year, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
Here are five tips to ensure food is safe & healthy 👇🏾
Despite the reduced perception of risk, #COVID19 remains a public health threat.
✅ Practicing appropriate protective measures such as getting #vaccinated can reduce your risk of severe illness and death.
#Tanzania 🇹🇿 has confirmed its first-ever cases of #Marburg virus disease.
Here’s everything you need to know about what it is, its symptoms, and how it spreads 👇🏿
#ViralFactsAfrica@viralfacts
This week, we organized a capacity-building workshop for the @NESREANigeria Cross River State field office staff as part of our project on ‘Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in the Nigeria-Cameroon Green Corridor,’ with support from @UKBCFs. #WildlifeConservation