ed Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:09:59 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT warn of changing climate patterns in South Africa. The post Farmers urged to prepare for El Niño to trigger record-high temperatures first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ed Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:06:23 +0000 The seminar, organized by IWMI, looked at how climate change threatens Pakistan's agriculture-dependent economy, requiring adaptive measures like flood protection, drought-resistant crops, and public awareness. The post Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media muhammad tousif bhatti
ed Speakers stress need to raise awareness about climate change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:09:40 +0000 The seminar, organized by IWMI, stresses climate change awareness, its impact on agriculture, and the need for adaptation, urging informed action. The post Speakers stress need to raise awareness about climate change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media tausif bhatti
ed For everything to function, people need water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:55:04 +0000 IWMI supports research, such as hydro-geologist Maduo Dingalo's work on transboundary aquifers, which is looking to identify potential borehole sites to supply water to vulnerable communities. The post For everything to function, people need water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ed How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:01:35 +0000 IWMI's work in Sri Lanka has helped to restore marshes, enhance biodiversity and improve livelihoods in partnership with government departments and local communities. The post How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ed IWMI Calls for Concerted Effort to Combat Food Wastage By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:04:49 +0000 Africa's food waste issue persists with up to 30% loss due to poor handling. IWMI's Dr. Enokenwa's works on gender-inclusive solutions for smallholders and households to reduce waste. The post IWMI Calls for Concerted Effort to Combat Food Wastage first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media ojongetakakah enokenwa baa
ed 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
ed 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
ed IWMI-led MENAdrought project issues final report By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:41:09 +0000 The MENAdrought project is a partnership between IWMI, Nebraska Drought Mitigation Centre, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, John Hopkins University, and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, supported by USAID. The post IWMI-led MENAdrought project issues final report first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought menadrought
ed 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
ed IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:57:05 +0000 IWMI will also develop an online dashboard that will provide accessible and comprehensive information on wastewater generation and recycling potential in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The post IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ed IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:20:54 +0000 Researchers at IWMI will develop e-ReWater, a platform powered by artificial intelligence and earth observation data which uses remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere. The post IWMI unveils Google-backed AI tool for water reuse in MENA first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ed IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:33:05 +0000 The platform will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas and the atmosphere. The post IWMI announces development of a new, Google supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed 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
ed Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:06:37 +0000 Inadequate infrastructure, together with rural and poor populations, makes Zambia highly vulnerable to droughts, according to the UN. But the drought monitoring system developed by IWMI helps to better prepare the country to cope with its impacts. The post Prolonged droughts: Need for water harvesting first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought
ed 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
ed 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
ed Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:49:24 +0000 Mohsin Hafeez discusses the potential of nature-based solutions in dealing with climate shocks faced by vulnerable people in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The post Role of nature-based solutions for improving urban water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security
ed Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:59:24 +0000 Indus Telemetry has been installed by IWMI under the USAID-funded Water Management for Enhanced Productivity project. The post Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media irrigation water management
ed Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:07:10 +0000 IWMI's Shreya Chakraborty and Tanmoy Bhaduri discuss groundwater use in Nepal and overlooked issues in policy frameworks. The post Opinion: Nepal needs a comprehensive groundwater policy first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater management
ed We need a strategy to manage our water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:59:15 +0000 IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee comments on how India, the largest user of groundwater globally, can transition from water scarcity to water security. The post We need a strategy to manage our water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater water security
ed Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:57:08 +0000 IWMI's Amjad Jamal discusses the implications of Pakistan's shift to solar-powered tube wells, specifically unchecked groundwater depletion. The post Solarization of tube wells: A ‘double-edged sword’ in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater abstraction solar irrigation
ed Gut Microbiome Diversity Boosts Survival in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplants By www.medindia.net Published On :: In children who have received a donor medlinkstem cell transplant/medlink, having a varied range of microorganisms in their gut before the transplant Full Article
ed 10,000 to Pledge Organ Donation on September 16 By www.medindia.net Published On :: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that approximately 10,000 individuals are anticipated to commit to medlinkorgan donation/medlink on September 16 (!--ref1--). Full Article
ed 2 US Lung Transplant Patients Afflicted by Deadly Bacterial Infection By www.medindia.net Published On :: Two individuals in the United States who received lung transplants have contracted a lethal Legionella bacterial infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (!--ref1--). Full Article
ed Thyroid Dilemma Prompts Reconsidering of Strategies in Transplant Medicine By www.medindia.net Published On :: Routine use of medlinkthyroid hormones/medlink in deceased organ donors, aimed at preserving organ function for transplantation, may be ineffective Full Article
ed Expanding the Donor Pool: Considering Organ Exchange Among Unrelated Individuals By www.medindia.net Published On :: Experts suggest that opening up organ exchange among unrelated individuals could expand the donor pool, potentially saving many lives. While this move Full Article
ed Conscious Kidney Transplant: A 'Cool' Medical Breakthrough By www.medindia.net Published On :: John Nicholas, a 28-year-old from Chicago, underwent a groundbreaking medlinkkidney transplant/medlink while fully conscious. The surgery, performed Full Article
ed Unhealthy Gut Microbiome Linked to Increased Mortality Risk Post-Organ Transplant By www.medindia.net Published On :: Gut indicates that patterns of an 'unhealthy' gut microbiome are linked to an increased risk of death following a solid organ transplant (!--ref1--). Full Article
ed Transform Lives: Support Deceased Organ Donation in India By www.medindia.net Published On :: Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, emphasized the need to promote deceased organ donation in India (!--ref1--). Full Article
ed Toxoplasma-Positive Kidney Donors No Longer Shunned! Relief for Transplant Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: The availability of medlinkdonor kidneys/medlink can be enhanced! This is the outcome of a recent investigation conducted by UC Davis Health. Transplant Full Article
ed APOL1 Gene Mutation Aids to Reduce Kidney Disease Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: Genetic mutation of apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene, helps to cover the hole in kidney cells created by harmful mutations, thereby reducing the risk of medlinkkidney diseases/medlink. Full Article
ed Genotype Linked to Short-Lifespan Affects 1 in 25 People By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new study found that 1 in 25 people had a genotype that is associated with a short lifetime. It disclosed that a pathogenic variant in the BRCA2 gene, Full Article
ed World's First CRISPR-Based Gene Therapy for Blood Disorders By www.medindia.net Published On :: Nobel Prize-winning inventors of CRISPR, awarded in 2020, have seen their gene-editing tool gain approval in the UK for the first-ever therapy targeting Full Article
ed Gene Dyrk1a Linked to Heart Defects in Down Syndrome Identified By www.medindia.net Published On :: Leveraging genetic mapping, scientists pinpointed a gene on human chromosome 21 named Dyrk1a. In the mouse model of medlinkDown syndrome/medlink, Full Article
ed Late-Onset Combined Immune Deficiency in Chromosome 18q Deletion Syndrome By www.medindia.net Published On :: Chromosome 18q deletion syndrome is a medlinkrare genetic disorder/medlink, affecting about 1 in 40,000 to 55,000 individuals. It results from the Full Article
ed ALS Diagnosis Simplified: New Blood Test Shows 98% Accuracy By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis/medlink (ALS) is a medlinkneurodegenerative disease/medlink that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Full Article
ed New Study Reveals Risk Factors for Sepsis-Related Deaths By www.medindia.net Published On :: Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body's response to infections causes adverse effects on the tissues and organs. Dr. Finn E. Full Article
ed Genes Shaping Human Brain Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders By www.medindia.net Published On :: The human brain's extended development is distinct among mammals and is believed to enhance our advanced learning capabilities. Disruptions in this process Full Article
ed Gut Bacteria Reduces Severity of Mosquito-Borne Viral Infections By www.medindia.net Published On :: Gut bacteria play an important role in determining the severity of viral infections like chikungunya. Faulty gut microbiome increase the severity of illness Full Article
ed Combination of Chikungunya and Zika Virus Linked to Stroke By www.medindia.net Published On :: Combination of two deadly mosquito-borne viruses may trigger a stroke, according to a new research study. The study is published in the iThe Lancet Neurology. Full Article
ed Health Perks of Shedding Kilos for Diabetes Patients By www.medindia.net Published On :: Losing belly fat may help people with diabetes lower their chances of severe infections, according to new scientific findings. Full Article
ed MV Diabetes Initiative! School of Podiatry Launched By www.medindia.net Published On :: MV Diabetes together with Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing, USA, is launching a special Podiatry training school for training healthcare providers on diabetes care. Full Article
ed Reducing Alzheimer's Risk in Diabetes With Semaglutide By www.medindia.net Published On :: Compared to other diabetes medications, semaglutide might offer added protection against Alzheimer's for type 2 diabetes patients. Full Article
ed Fat-Derived Cellular Therapy: A New Hope for Diabetes Treatment By www.medindia.net Published On :: Fat-Derived cellular therapy offers a promising new approach for diabetes, using cells from body fat to improve insulin function and potentially reverse the disease. Full Article
ed Do Men Infected With COVID-19 Have Semen Problems Like Infertility? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists have long suspected that COVID-19 causes infertility in men who take it. These new findings suggest that COVID-19 also alters levels of fertility-related Full Article
ed Hormone to Predict Men's Future Health Discovered By www.medindia.net Published On :: Newly discovered hormone could help predict the risk of future diseases in men, finds a new study. Researchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, Full Article