Fragments of the Forest: Hot Zones, Disease Ecologies, and the Changing Landscape of Environment and Health in West Africa
“Fragments of the Forest: Hot Zones, Disease Ecologies, and the Changing Landscape of Environment and Health in West Africa” is a research project supported by a European Research Council Advanced Grant (2021–26). It deals with a multi-perspective view of pandemic threats. Using the example of West Africa, Prof. Dr. Gregg Mitman and his team examine […]
ARISE-NUTRINT – Reducing nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases in adolescence and youth: interventions and policies to boost nutrition fluency and diet quality in Africa
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health problem, resulting in over 70% of global deaths each year; the majority (85%) of deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries. While cost-effective, evidence-based best practices are available, implementation of these interventions has remained a critical challenge, particularly ones targeted at promoting health behaviors among adolescents and youth. […]
SMHYLES – Safe, sustainable and Modular HYbrid systems for Long-duration Energy storage and grid Services
Energy storage systems (ESS) are increasingly vital due to the rise of renewable energy sources. However, current ESS technology faces challenges related to fire safety, sustainability, and inflexible energy and power design. In this context, the EU-funded SMHYLES project will develop sustainable hybrid energy storage systems (HESS) by combining two low critical raw material storage […]
SolChargE – Decentralized Solar Charging System for Sustainable Mobility in rural Africa
SolChargE aims to develop a Stand-alone Solar Charging Station (SASCS) for rural transport hubs based on circular principles in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Effective ambulance management system
Project motivation Many people in the world lack access to rapid medical care in emergency situations. Death rates after emergencies in the Global South are high. People in need often take a taxi because there are no ambulances available in entire cities or areas. A lack of coordination through a control centre further complicates the […]
CYSTINET-Africa
Cysticercosis is caused by the pork tapeworm and is a poverty-associated, parasitic infectious disease. It is one of the neglected tropical diseases. Despite existing treatment options, the disease is becoming increasingly widespread in large parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Parasite infestation of the brain leads to the development of neurocysticercosis, which is the most common cause […]
H2Global meets Africa
The research project is dedicated to the question of how sustainable hydrogen partnerships between Africa and Europe can be established in cooperation. The project will look at integrated value chains, local value creation, export opportunities and the use of the H2Global instrument adapted to the needs of the partner countries.
Psycho Afro Mosquitoes
“Pyscho-Afro mosquitoes: Investigating Psychographic determinAnts of students and entomological factors on the use of genetically modified mosquitoes for control in Africa” is one of the chosen One Health Network Funds Projects 2021/2022, led by Dr. Andreas Kudom. Mosquito-borne diseases (MBDs) such as malaria and dengue continue to be an enormous global, One Health burden. To […]
The Comoé National Park Research Station
The Comoé National Park Research Station is located in the Comoé National Park (Ivory Coast), a west sudanian savannah. Savannahs are highly diverse ecosystems that have received too little public attention, even though they are under extreme pressure to be used and are just as endangered as rainforests. The station offers unique training and research […]
NAMA4PD – Narrative Management for Peace through Dialogue
In all parts of the world, extremists use social media and elaborate communication strategies to destabilize countries and regions. This is especially important in the currently contested Sahel region. To this end, so-called narratives are disseminated in which disinformation, hatred and propaganda are combined to create narratives that appeal to existing fears, prejudices and needs […]
