A republic in eastern Africa, south of ETHIOPIA, west of SOMALIA with TANZANIA to its south, and coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital is Nairobi.
The environment outside the earth or its atmosphere. The environment may refer to a closed cabin (such as a space shuttle or space station) or to space itself, the moon, or other planets.
Devices, manned and unmanned, which are designed to be placed into an orbit about the Earth or into a trajectory to another celestial body. (NASA Thesaurus, 1988)
The fifth planet in order from the sun. It is one of the five outer planets of the solar system. Its sixteen natural satellites include Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, and Io.
The sixth planet in order from the sun. It is one of the five outer planets of the solar system. Its twelve natural satellites include Phoebe and Titan.
The fourth planet in order from the sun. Its two natural satellites are Deimos and Phobos. It is one of the four inner or terrestrial planets of the solar system.
The solid substance formed by the FREEZING of water.
The gaseous envelope surrounding a planet or similar body. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
Small solar system planetary bodies including asteroids. Most asteroids are found within the gap lying between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
The ash, dust, gases, and lava released by volcanic explosion. The gases are volatile matter composed principally of about 90% water vapor, and carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen. The ash or dust is pyroclastic ejecta and lava is molten extrusive material consisting mainly of magnesium silicate. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
Periodic movements of animals in response to seasonal changes or reproductive instinct. Hormonal changes are the trigger in at least some animals. Most migrations are made for reasons of climatic change, feeding, or breeding.
Creation and development of bodies within solar systems, includes study of early planetary geology.
The science that deals with the ocean and its phenomena. (Webster, 3d ed)
Any solid objects moving in interplanetary space that are smaller than a planet or asteroid but larger than a molecule. Meteorites are any meteoroid that has fallen to a planetary surface. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
A functional system which includes the organisms of a natural community together with their environment. (McGraw Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Atlantic Ocean" is a geographical term referring to one of the world's five oceans, covering approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and separating the continents of Europe and Africa to the east from those of North and South America to the west. It doesn't have a direct medical definition, as it is not a medical term.
Instinctual patterns of activity related to a specific area including ability of certain animals to return to a given place when displaced from it, often over great distances using navigational clues such as those used in migration (ANIMAL MIGRATION).
The science dealing with the earth and its life, especially the description of land, sea, and air and the distribution of plant and animal life, including humanity and human industries with reference to the mutual relations of these elements. (From Webster, 3d ed)
The motion of air relative to the earth's surface.
The flow of water in enviromental bodies of water such as rivers, oceans, water supplies, aquariums, etc. It includes currents, tides, and waves.
A great expanse of continuous bodies of salt water which together cover more than 70 percent of the earth's surface. Seas may be partially or entirely enclosed by land, and are smaller than the five oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic).
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Pacific Ocean" is a geographical term referring to the largest ocean in the world, covering an area of about 63,800,000 square miles (165,200,000 square kilometers), and it is not a medical term.
Computer systems capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information, i.e. data identified according to their locations.
An activity in which the body is propelled by moving the legs rapidly. Running is performed at a moderate to rapid pace and should be differentiated from JOGGING, which is performed at a much slower pace.
The pattern of any process, or the interrelationship of phenomena, which affects growth or change within a population.
The means of moving persons, animals, goods, or materials from one place to another.
The continent lying around the South Pole and the southern waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. It includes the Falkland Islands Dependencies. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p55)
Number of individuals in a population relative to space.
The external elements and conditions which surround, influence, and affect the life and development of an organism or population.
The protection, preservation, restoration, and rational use of all resources in the total environment.
Large natural streams of FRESH WATER formed by converging tributaries and which empty into a body of water (lake or ocean).
A vertical distance measured from a known level on the surface of a planet or other celestial body.
The variety of all native living organisms and their various forms and interrelationships.
A class in the phylum CNIDARIA, comprised mostly of corals and anemones. All members occur only as polyps; the medusa stage is completely absent.
The study of the origin, structure, development, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of organisms which inhabit the OCEANS AND SEAS.
A mass of organic or inorganic solid fragmented material, or the solid fragment itself, that comes from the weathering of rock and is carried by, suspended in, or dropped by air, water, or ice. It refers also to a mass that is accumulated by any other natural agent and that forms in layers on the earth's surface, such as sand, gravel, silt, mud, fill, or loess. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1689)
Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, forming the basis of classes such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons, which play a vital role in energy production and chemical synthesis.
Free-floating minute organisms that are photosynthetic. The term is non-taxonomic and refers to a lifestyle (energy utilization and motility), rather than a particular type of organism. Most, but not all, are unicellular algae. Important groups include DIATOMS; DINOFLAGELLATES; CYANOBACTERIA; CHLOROPHYTA; HAPTOPHYTA; CRYPTOMONADS; and silicoflagellates.
A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
A protozoan disease caused in humans by four species of the PLASMODIUM genus: PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM; PLASMODIUM VIVAX; PLASMODIUM OVALE; and PLASMODIUM MALARIAE; and transmitted by the bite of an infected female mosquito of the genus ANOPHELES. Malaria is endemic in parts of Asia, Africa, Central and South America, Oceania, and certain Caribbean islands. It is characterized by extreme exhaustion associated with paroxysms of high FEVER; SWEATING; shaking CHILLS; and ANEMIA. Malaria in ANIMALS is caused by other species of plasmodia.
The use of a bicycle for transportation or recreation. It does not include the use of a bicycle in studying the body's response to physical exertion (BICYCLE ERGOMETRY TEST see EXERCISE TEST).
The use of wings or wing-like appendages to remain aloft and move through the air.
Water containing no significant amounts of salts, such as water from RIVERS and LAKES.
Divisions of the year according to some regularly recurrent phenomena usually astronomical or climatic. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
The longterm manifestations of WEATHER. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Woody, usually tall, perennial higher plants (Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, and some Pterophyta) having usually a main stem and numerous branches.
Statistical interpretation and description of a population with reference to distribution, composition, or structure.
Warm-blooded VERTEBRATES possessing FEATHERS and belonging to the class Aves.
The salinated water of OCEANS AND SEAS that provides habitat for marine organisms.
The discipline studying genetic composition of populations and effects of factors such as GENETIC SELECTION, population size, MUTATION, migration, and GENETIC DRIFT on the frequencies of various GENOTYPES and PHENOTYPES using a variety of GENETIC TECHNIQUES.
The change in gene frequency in a population due to migration of gametes or individuals (ANIMAL MIGRATION) across population barriers. In contrast, in GENETIC DRIFT the cause of gene frequency changes are not a result of population or gamete movement.
The property of objects that determines the direction of heat flow when they are placed in direct thermal contact. The temperature is the energy of microscopic motions (vibrational and translational) of the particles of atoms.
Wormlike or grublike stage, following the egg in the life cycle of insects, worms, and other metamorphosing animals.
The dimension of the physical universe which, at a given place, orders the sequence of events. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Accidents on streets, roads, and highways involving drivers, passengers, pedestrians, or vehicles. Traffic accidents refer to AUTOMOBILES (passenger cars, buses, and trucks), BICYCLING, and MOTORCYCLES but not OFF-ROAD MOTOR VEHICLES; RAILROADS nor snowmobiles.
The relationships of groups of organisms as reflected by their genetic makeup.
Genotypic differences observed among individuals in a population.
The geographical area of Africa comprising BURUNDI; DJIBOUTI; ETHIOPIA; KENYA; RWANDA; SOMALIA; SUDAN; TANZANIA; and UGANDA.
A variety of simple repeat sequences that are distributed throughout the GENOME. They are characterized by a short repeat unit of 2-8 basepairs that is repeated up to 100 times. They are also known as short tandem repeats (STRs).
Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.
The inhabitants of rural areas or of small towns classified as rural.
The monitoring of the level of toxins, chemical pollutants, microbial contaminants, or other harmful substances in the environment (soil, air, and water), workplace, or in the bodies of people and animals present in that environment.
A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) that are known vectors of MALARIA.
Double-stranded DNA of MITOCHONDRIA. In eukaryotes, the mitochondrial GENOME is circular and codes for ribosomal RNAs, transfer RNAs, and about 10 proteins.
A multistage process that includes cloning, physical mapping, subcloning, determination of the DNA SEQUENCE, and information analysis.
Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.
A pyrethroid insecticide commonly used in the treatment of LICE INFESTATIONS and SCABIES.
Articles of cloth, usually cotton or rayon and other synthetic or cotton-blend fabrics, used in households, hospitals, physicians' examining rooms, nursing homes, etc., for sheets, pillow cases, toweling, gowns, drapes, and the like.
Agents used in the treatment of malaria. They are usually classified on the basis of their action against plasmodia at different stages in their life cycle in the human. (From AMA, Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1585)
Malaria caused by PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM. This is the severest form of malaria and is associated with the highest levels of parasites in the blood. This disease is characterized by irregularly recurring febrile paroxysms that in extreme cases occur with acute cerebral, renal, or gastrointestinal manifestations.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Kenya" is not a medical term. It is the name of a country located in East Africa, known for its diverse wildlife and geography, including savannas, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley, and mountain highlands. It is also where you can find the Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and vast Nairobi National Park. The capital city of Kenya is Nairobi. If you have any questions about medical terms or concepts, I would be happy to help with those!

The term "extraterrestrial environment" is not typically used in a medical context, but rather in the fields of astronomy and astrobiology. It generally refers to any physical environment outside of Earth, including the surfaces and atmospheres of other planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and interstellar space.

In a broader sense, one might use the term "extraterrestrial environment" to refer to any physical conditions that are not found naturally on Earth, such as extreme temperatures, radiation levels, or atmospheric compositions. However, this is not a standard medical definition.

It's worth noting that there may be potential health implications for humans who travel to extraterrestrial environments, as they would be exposed to new and potentially hazardous conditions. As such, space medicine is a growing field of research that aims to understand and mitigate the health risks associated with space travel.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "spacecraft" is not a term typically used in medical definitions. A spacecraft is a vehicle or machine designed to fly in outer space. It may be used to transport humans or cargo to and from space stations, conduct scientific research, or explore other celestial bodies such as the moon, planets, and asteroids. If you have any questions related to medical terminology, I'd be happy to help!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Jupiter" is not a medical term. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, known for its Great Red Spot, a storm that has been raging on the planet for at least 300 years. If you have any medical concerns or questions, I'd be happy to help answer those!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Saturn" is not a medical term. In general, it refers to the sixth planet from the sun in our solar system. If you have any medical concerns or questions, I would be happy to try and help answer those for you.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Mars" is not a medical term. It is the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system and is often called the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance from iron oxide (rust) on its surface. If you have any medical questions or terms you would like defined, I'd be happy to help!

"Ice" is a slang term that is commonly used to refer to crystal methamphetamine, which is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug. It gets its name from its crystalline appearance. Medically, methamphetamine is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity, but only under strict medical supervision due to its potential for abuse and serious side effects.

Crystal methamphetamine, on the other hand, is an illegal drug that is produced and sold on the black market. It can be smoked, injected, snorted or swallowed, and it produces a euphoric rush followed by a long-lasting high. Long-term use of crystal methamphetamine can lead to serious health consequences, including addiction, psychosis, dental problems (meth mouth), memory loss, aggression, and cardiovascular damage.

In medical terms, the term "atmosphere" is not typically used as a standalone definition or diagnosis. However, in some contexts, it may refer to the physical environment or surroundings in which medical care is provided. For example, some hospitals and healthcare facilities may have different atmospheres depending on their specialties, design, or overall ambiance.

Additionally, "atmosphere" may also be used more broadly to describe the social or emotional climate of a particular healthcare setting. For instance, a healthcare provider might describe a patient's home atmosphere as warm and welcoming, or a hospital ward's atmosphere as tense or chaotic.

It is important to note that "atmosphere" is not a medical term with a specific definition, so its meaning may vary depending on the context in which it is used.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "minor planets" is not typically used in medical definitions. It is a term from astronomy that refers to small celestial bodies orbiting the Sun, which are smaller than planets and dwarf planets. They are also commonly known as asteroids. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health concerns, I would be happy to help with those instead!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Volcanic Eruptions" are not a medical term or concept. Volcanic eruptions refer to the release of molten rock, ash, and gases from a volcano's opening, or vent, onto the Earth's surface. This is a geological event that occurs due to the movement of tectonic plates and the build-up of pressure within the Earth's crust.

If you have any medical questions or terms you would like me to define, please feel free to ask!

Animal migration is a seasonal movement of animals from one place to another, typically over long distances, to find food, reproduce, or escape harsh conditions. This phenomenon is observed in various species, including birds, mammals, fish, and insects. The routes and destinations of these migrations are often genetically programmed and can be quite complex. Animal migration has important ecological consequences and is influenced by factors such as climate change, habitat loss, and human activities.

Planetary evolution is a field of study that focuses on the processes that have shaped the formation, development, and changes of planets and other celestial bodies over time. This encompasses various scientific disciplines, including astronomy, astrobiology, geology, and atmospheric science. The study of planetary evolution helps scientists understand how planets form, how they change over time, and the conditions that allow for the development of life.

The process of planetary evolution can be driven by a variety of factors, including:

1. Formation: Planets form from a protoplanetary disk, a rotating disk of gas and dust surrounding a young star. Over time, solid particles in the disk collide and stick together to form larger and larger bodies, eventually leading to the formation of planets.
2. Internal differentiation: As planets grow, their interiors differentiate into layers based on density, with heavier materials sinking towards the center and lighter materials rising towards the surface. This process can lead to the formation of a core, mantle, and crust.
3. Geological activity: Planetary evolution is also influenced by geological processes such as volcanism, tectonics, and erosion. These processes can shape the planet's surface, create mountain ranges, and carve out valleys and basins.
4. Atmospheric evolution: The evolution of a planet's atmosphere is closely tied to its geological activity and the presence of volatiles (gases that easily vaporize). Over time, the composition of a planet's atmosphere can change due to processes such as outgassing from the interior, chemical reactions, and interactions with the solar wind.
5. Climate evolution: The climate of a planet can also evolve over time due to changes in its orbit, axial tilt, and atmospheric composition. These factors can influence the amount of sunlight a planet receives and the greenhouse effect, which can lead to global warming or cooling.
6. Impact events: Collisions with other celestial bodies, such as asteroids and comets, can significantly impact a planet's evolution by causing large-scale changes to its surface and atmosphere.
7. Life: On planets where life emerges, biological processes can also play a role in shaping the planet's environment and influencing its evolution. For example, photosynthetic organisms can produce oxygen, which can alter the composition of a planet's atmosphere.

Understanding the various factors that contribute to a planet's evolution is crucial for understanding the formation and development of planetary systems and searching for potentially habitable exoplanets.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Oceanography" is not a term typically used in medical definitions. Oceanography is the scientific study of the ocean. It involves understanding and describing the ocean's physical and chemical properties, organisms that live there, and the processes that occur within it and at its boundaries with the seafloor and atmosphere.

If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health sciences, I'd be happy to help!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "meteoroids" is not a term used in medical definitions. It is a term from the field of astronomy. Meteoroids are small particles or bits of rock that are traveling in space. When they enter the Earth's atmosphere, they can become meteors (also known as "shooting stars") and can sometimes make it to the ground as meteorites.

An "ecosystem" is not a term that has a specific medical definition, as it is a concept that is more commonly used in the fields of ecology and environmental science. However, I can provide you with the general ecological definition of an ecosystem:

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their non-living environment, including both biotic factors (plants, animals, microorganisms) and abiotic factors (climate, soil, water, and air). These interactions create a complex network of relationships that form the foundation of ecological processes, such as energy flow, nutrient cycling, and population dynamics.

While there is no direct medical definition for an ecosystem, understanding the principles of ecosystems can have important implications for human health. For example, healthy ecosystems can provide clean air and water, regulate climate, support food production, and offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation, all of which contribute to overall well-being. Conversely, degraded ecosystems can lead to increased exposure to environmental hazards, reduced access to natural resources, and heightened risks of infectious diseases. Therefore, maintaining the health and integrity of ecosystems is crucial for promoting human health and preventing disease.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Atlantic Ocean" is a geographical term referring to one of the five oceans on Earth. It doesn't have a medical definition. The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean, covering approximately 20% of the Earth's surface. It stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean (or, alternatively, to the Antarctica region) in the south, and is bounded by the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

'Homing behavior' is not a term typically used in medical definitions. However, it is commonly used to describe an animal's innate ability to return to its home territory or nest after traveling large distances. This behavior has been observed in various species including birds, insects, and mammals. It is not a medical condition or disease.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "geography" is not a term that has a medical definition. Geography is a field of study that deals with the location and distribution of physical and cultural features on Earth's surface, as well as how humans interact with and affect those features. It is not a concept that is typically used in a medical context. If you have any questions related to medicine or healthcare, I would be happy to try to help answer them for you!

In medical terms, "wind" is not a widely used or recognized term. It might be used informally to describe symptoms such as abdominal bloating, rumbling, or the sensation of gas moving within the intestines. However, these sensations are more accurately described as related to bowel function and gas in the digestive tract. If you're experiencing persistent or severe symptoms that you're describing as "wind," it would be best to consult with a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation.

I'm not aware of a medical definition for the term "water movements." It is possible that it could be used in a specific context within a certain medical specialty or procedure. However, I can provide some general information about how the term "water" is used in a medical context.

In medicine, "water" often refers to the fluid component of the body, which includes all the fluids inside and outside of cells. The movement of water within the body is regulated by various physiological processes, such as osmosis and hydrostatic pressure. Disorders that affect the regulation of water balance can lead to dehydration or overhydration, which can have serious consequences for health.

If you could provide more context or clarify what you mean by "water movements," I may be able to give a more specific answer.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Oceans and Seas" are not medical terms. Generally speaking, an ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers a majority of the Earth's surface, and a sea is a smaller body of saltwater that may be partially enclosed by land. However, if you have any questions related to marine biology or environmental science, I would be happy to try and help answer those for you!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Pacific Ocean" is a geographical term referring to the largest single body of saltwater on Earth, extending from the Arctic in the north to the Antarctic in the south. It covers an area of about 63,800,000 square miles (165,200,000 square kilometers).

If you're looking for a medical term or definition, I'd be happy to help with that as well. Could you please provide more context?

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Geographic Information Systems" (GIS) is not a medical term. GIS is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data. It can be used in various fields, including public health and epidemiology, to map and analyze the spread of diseases, identify environmental risk factors, plan health services delivery, and inform evidence-based decision making.

I couldn't find a specific medical definition for "running" as an exercise or physical activity. However, in a medical or clinical context, running usually refers to the act of moving at a steady speed by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, allowing for a faster motion than walking. It is often used as a form of exercise, recreation, or transportation.

Running can be described medically in terms of its biomechanics, physiological effects, and potential health benefits or risks. For instance, running involves the repetitive movement of the lower extremities, which can lead to increased heart rate, respiratory rate, and metabolic demand, ultimately improving cardiovascular fitness and burning calories. However, it is also associated with potential injuries such as runner's knee, shin splints, or plantar fasciitis, especially if proper precautions are not taken.

It is important to note that before starting any new exercise regimen, including running, individuals should consult their healthcare provider, particularly those with pre-existing medical conditions or concerns about their ability to engage in physical activity safely.

Population dynamics, in the context of public health and epidemiology, refers to the study of the changes in size and structure of a population over time, as well as the factors that contribute to those changes. This can include birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, aging, and other demographic characteristics. Understanding population dynamics is crucial for planning and implementing public health interventions, such as vaccination programs or disease prevention strategies, as they allow researchers and policymakers to identify vulnerable populations, predict future health trends, and evaluate the impact of public health initiatives.

In the context of medical definitions, "transportation" typically refers to the movement of patients from one location to another. This can include the transfer of patients between healthcare facilities (such as from a hospital to a long-term care facility), between departments within a healthcare facility (such as from the emergency department to an inpatient unit), or to and from medical appointments.

Transportation may also refer to the movement of medical equipment, supplies, or specimens between locations. In this context, transportation ensures that necessary items are delivered to the right place at the right time, which is critical for providing high-quality patient care.

It's important to note that safe and timely transportation is essential for ensuring positive patient outcomes, reducing the risk of adverse events, and improving overall healthcare efficiency.

The Antarctic regions typically refer to the geographical areas surrounding the continent of Antarctica, including the Southern Ocean and various subantarctic islands. These regions are known for their extreme cold, ice-covered landscapes, and unique wildlife adapted to survive in harsh conditions. The Antarctic region is also home to important scientific research stations focused on topics such as climate change, marine life, and space exploration. It's worth noting that the Antarctic Treaty System governs these regions, which prohibits military activity, mineral mining, nuclear testing, and nuclear waste disposal, and promotes scientific research and cooperation among nations.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "population density" is actually a term used in population geography and epidemiology, rather than medical terminology. It refers to the number of people living in a specific area or region, usually measured as the number of people per square mile or square kilometer.

However, understanding population density can be important in public health and medicine because it can influence various factors related to health outcomes and healthcare delivery, such as:

1. Disease transmission rates: Higher population densities can facilitate the spread of infectious diseases, particularly those that are transmitted through close contact between individuals.
2. Access to healthcare services: Areas with lower population density might have fewer healthcare resources and providers available, making it more challenging for residents to access necessary medical care.
3. Health disparities: Population density can contribute to health inequities, as urban areas often have better access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities than rural areas, leading to differences in health outcomes between these populations.
4. Environmental factors: Higher population densities might lead to increased pollution, noise, and other environmental hazards that can negatively impact health.

Therefore, while "population density" is not a medical definition per se, it remains an essential concept for understanding various public health and healthcare issues.

The term "environment" in a medical context generally refers to the external conditions and surroundings that can have an impact on living organisms, including humans. This includes both physical factors such as air quality, water supply, soil composition, temperature, and radiation, as well as biological factors such as the presence of microorganisms, plants, and animals.

In public health and epidemiology, the term "environmental exposure" is often used to describe the contact between an individual and a potentially harmful environmental agent, such as air pollution or contaminated water. These exposures can have significant impacts on human health, contributing to a range of diseases and disorders, including respiratory illnesses, cancer, neurological disorders, and reproductive problems.

Efforts to protect and improve the environment are therefore critical for promoting human health and preventing disease. This includes measures to reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, promote sustainable development, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

The conservation of natural resources refers to the responsible use and management of natural resources, such as water, soil, minerals, forests, and wildlife, in a way that preserves their availability for future generations. This may involve measures such as reducing waste and pollution, promoting sustainable practices, protecting habitats and ecosystems, and engaging in careful planning and decision-making to ensure the long-term sustainability of these resources. The goal of conservation is to balance the needs of the present with the needs of the future, so that current and future generations can continue to benefit from the many goods and services that natural resources provide.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Rivers" is not a medical term or concept. It is a geographical term referring to large, flowing bodies of water that usually empty into a sea or an ocean. If you have any medical questions or terms you would like defined, I'd be happy to help!

Altitude is the height above a given level, especially mean sea level. In medical terms, altitude often refers to high altitude, which is generally considered to be 1500 meters (about 5000 feet) or more above sea level. At high altitudes, the air pressure is lower and there is less oxygen available, which can lead to altitude sickness in some people. Symptoms of altitude sickness can include headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. It's important for people who are traveling to high altitudes to allow themselves time to adjust to the lower oxygen levels and to watch for signs of altitude sickness.

Biodiversity is the variety of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in an ecosystem. It also includes the variety of genes within a species and the variety of ecosystems (such as forests, grasslands, deserts, and oceans) that exist in a region or on Earth as a whole. Biodiversity is important for maintaining the health and balance of ecosystems, providing resources and services such as food, clean water, and pollination, and contributing to the discovery of new medicines and other useful products. The loss of biodiversity can have negative impacts on the functioning of ecosystems and the services they provide, and can threaten the survival of species and the livelihoods of people who depend on them.

Anthozoa is a major class of marine animals, which are exclusively aquatic and almost entirely restricted to shallow waters. They are classified within the phylum Cnidaria, which also includes corals, jellyfish, sea anemones, and hydroids. Anthozoans are characterized by their lack of medusa stage in their life cycle, as they exist solely as polyps.

This class is divided into two main subclasses: Hexacorallia (also known as Zoantharia) and Octocorallia (also known as Alcyonaria). The primary differences between these subclasses lie in the structure of their polyps and the composition of their skeletons.

1. Hexacorallia: These are commonly referred to as 'stony' or 'hard' corals, due to their calcium carbonate-based skeletons. They have a simple polyp structure with six-fold symmetry (hence the name Hexacorallia), featuring 6 tentacles around the mouth opening. Examples of Hexacorallia include reef-building corals, sea fans, and black corals.
2. Octocorallia: These are also called 'soft' corals or 'leather' corals because they lack a calcium carbonate skeleton. Instead, their supporting structures consist of proteins and other organic compounds. Octocorallia polyps exhibit eight-fold symmetry (hence the name Octocorallia), with eight tentacles around the mouth opening. Examples of Octocorallia include sea fans, sea whips, and blue corals.

Anthozoa species are primarily found in tropical and subtropical oceans, but some can be found in colder, deeper waters as well. They play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitats and shelter for various other marine organisms, particularly on coral reefs. Additionally, they contribute to the formation of limestone deposits through their calcium carbonate-based skeletons.

I apologize for the confusion, but "Marine Biology" is not a medical term. Instead, it is a branch of biology that deals with the study of marine organisms, their behaviors, and their interactions with the marine environment. Marine biologists investigate various aspects of marine life, such as the ecology, physiology, and genetics of marine plants, animals, and microorganisms. They also study the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems and work towards conservation efforts to protect these environments.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "geologic sediments" is not a term used in medical definitions. Geological sediments are deposits of material that accumulate over time, usually in layers, as a result of natural geological processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition. These sediments can eventually become rock formations and provide important clues about the Earth's history, including information about past climates, environments, and life on Earth.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "hydrocarbons" is not a term that has a specific medical definition. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon. They are primarily used in industry as fuel, lubricants, and as raw materials for the production of plastics, fibers, and other chemicals.

However, in a broader scientific context, hydrocarbons can be relevant to medical discussions. For instance, in toxicology, exposure to certain types of hydrocarbons (like those found in gasoline or solvents) can lead to poisoning and related health issues. In environmental medicine, the pollution of air, water, and soil with hydrocarbons is a concern due to potential health effects.

But in general clinical medicine, 'hydrocarbons' wouldn't have a specific definition.

Phytoplankton are microscopic photosynthetic organisms that live in watery environments such as oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers. They are a diverse group of organisms, including bacteria, algae, and protozoa. Phytoplankton are a critical component of the marine food chain, serving as primary producers that convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and nutrients into organic matter through photosynthesis. This organic matter forms the base of the food chain and supports the growth and survival of many larger organisms, including zooplankton, fish, and other marine animals. Phytoplankton also play an important role in global carbon cycling and help to regulate Earth's climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releasing oxygen.

Medical definitions of water generally describe it as a colorless, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for all forms of life. It is a universal solvent, making it an excellent medium for transporting nutrients and waste products within the body. Water constitutes about 50-70% of an individual's body weight, depending on factors such as age, sex, and muscle mass.

In medical terms, water has several important functions in the human body:

1. Regulation of body temperature through perspiration and respiration.
2. Acting as a lubricant for joints and tissues.
3. Facilitating digestion by helping to break down food particles.
4. Transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body.
5. Helping to maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes.
6. Assisting in the regulation of various bodily functions, such as blood pressure and heart rate.

Dehydration can occur when an individual does not consume enough water or loses too much fluid due to illness, exercise, or other factors. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, and confusion. Severe dehydration can be life-threatening if left untreated.

Malaria is not a medical definition itself, but it is a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Here's a simple definition:

Malaria: A mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, characterized by cycles of fever, chills, and anemia. It can be fatal if not promptly diagnosed and treated. The five Plasmodium species known to cause malaria in humans are P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi.

Bicycling is defined in medical terms as the act of riding a bicycle. It involves the use of a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by pedaling, with the power being transferred to the rear wheel through a chain and sprocket system. Bicycling can be done for various purposes such as transportation, recreation, exercise, or sport.

Regular bicycling has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including improving cardiovascular fitness, increasing muscle strength and flexibility, reducing stress and anxiety, and helping with weight management. However, it is important to wear a helmet while bicycling to reduce the risk of head injury in case of an accident. Additionally, cyclists should follow traffic rules and be aware of their surroundings to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road.

"Animal Flight" is not a medical term per se, but it is a concept that is studied in the field of comparative physiology and biomechanics, which are disciplines related to medicine. Animal flight refers to the ability of certain animal species to move through the air by flapping their wings or other appendages. This mode of locomotion is most commonly associated with birds, bats, and insects, but some mammals such as flying squirrels and sugar gliders are also capable of gliding through the air.

The study of animal flight involves understanding the biomechanics of how animals generate lift and propulsion, as well as the physiological adaptations that allow them to sustain flight. For example, birds have lightweight skeletons and powerful chest muscles that enable them to flap their wings rapidly and generate lift. Bats, on the other hand, use a more complex system of membranes and joints to manipulate their wings and achieve maneuverability in flight.

Understanding animal flight has important implications for the design of aircraft and other engineering systems, as well as for our broader understanding of how animals have evolved to adapt to their environments.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Fresh Water" is not a medical term. It is a term used to describe water that contains low concentrations of dissolved salts and other dissolved minerals. It is distinguished from saline water, which includes saltwater found in the ocean and brackish water found in estuaries. Fresh water is essential for many biological processes and is the primary source of water for human consumption, agriculture, and industrial use.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "seasons" is not a term that has a medical definition. Seasons refer to the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn or fall, and winter) based on the position of the earth in its orbit around the sun. If you have any questions related to health or medicine, I'd be happy to try to help answer those!

Climate, in the context of environmental science and medicine, refers to the long-term average of weather conditions (such as temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, rainfall, and other meteorological elements) in a given region over a period of years to decades. It is the statistical description of the weather patterns that occur in a particular location over long periods of time.

In medical terms, climate can have significant impacts on human health, both physical and mental. For example, extreme temperatures, air pollution, and ultraviolet radiation levels associated with certain climates can increase the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, heat-related illnesses, and skin cancer. Similarly, changes in climate patterns can affect the distribution and prevalence of infectious diseases, such as malaria and Lyme disease.

Climate change, which refers to significant long-term changes in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years, can have even more profound impacts on human health, including increased rates of heat-related illnesses and deaths, worsening air quality, and altered transmission patterns of infectious diseases.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "trees" is not a medical term. It is a common term used in various fields, including biology, ecology, and dendrology, to refer to a woody perennial plant with a single stem or trunk that supports branches and leaves in most species.

If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health-related topics, please provide more context so I can offer an accurate and helpful response.

Demography is the statistical study of populations, particularly in terms of size, distribution, and characteristics such as age, race, gender, and occupation. In medical contexts, demography is often used to analyze health-related data and trends within specific populations. This can include studying the prevalence of certain diseases or conditions, identifying disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, and evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions. Demographic data can also be used to inform policy decisions and allocate resources to address population health needs.

I am not aware of a medical definition for the term "birds." Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrates constituting the class Aves, characterized by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, and lightweight but strong skeletons. Some birds, such as pigeons and chickens, have been used in medical research, but the term "birds" itself does not have a specific medical definition.

Seawater is not a medical term, but it is a type of water that covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface. Medically, seawater can be relevant in certain contexts, such as in discussions of marine biology, environmental health, or water safety. Seawater has a high salt content, with an average salinity of around 3.5%, which is much higher than that of freshwater. This makes it unsuitable for drinking or irrigation without desalination.

Exposure to seawater can also have medical implications, such as in cases of immersion injuries, marine envenomations, or waterborne illnesses. However, there is no single medical definition of seawater.

Population Genetics is a subfield of genetics that deals with the genetic composition of populations and how this composition changes over time. It involves the study of the frequency and distribution of genes and genetic variations in populations, as well as the evolutionary forces that contribute to these patterns, such as mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection.

Population genetics can provide insights into a wide range of topics, including the history and relationships between populations, the genetic basis of diseases and other traits, and the potential impacts of environmental changes on genetic diversity. This field is important for understanding evolutionary processes at the population level and has applications in areas such as conservation biology, medical genetics, and forensic science.

Gene flow, also known as genetic migration or gene admixture, refers to the transfer of genetic variation from one population to another. It occurs when individuals reproduce and exchange genes with members of other populations through processes such as migration and interbreeding. This can result in an alteration of the genetic composition of both populations, increasing genetic diversity and reducing the differences between them. Gene flow is an important mechanism in evolutionary biology and population genetics, contributing to the distribution and frequency of alleles (versions of a gene) within and across populations.

Temperature, in a medical context, is a measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment. It is usually measured using a thermometer and reported in degrees Celsius (°C), degrees Fahrenheit (°F), or kelvin (K). In the human body, normal core temperature ranges from about 36.5-37.5°C (97.7-99.5°F) when measured rectally, and can vary slightly depending on factors such as time of day, physical activity, and menstrual cycle. Elevated body temperature is a common sign of infection or inflammation, while abnormally low body temperature can indicate hypothermia or other medical conditions.

A larva is a distinct stage in the life cycle of various insects, mites, and other arthropods during which they undergo significant metamorphosis before becoming adults. In a medical context, larvae are known for their role in certain parasitic infections. Specifically, some helminth (parasitic worm) species use larval forms to infect human hosts. These invasions may lead to conditions such as cutaneous larva migrans, visceral larva migrans, or gnathostomiasis, depending on the specific parasite involved and the location of the infection within the body.

The larval stage is characterized by its markedly different morphology and behavior compared to the adult form. Larvae often have a distinct appearance, featuring unsegmented bodies, simple sense organs, and undeveloped digestive systems. They are typically adapted for a specific mode of life, such as free-living or parasitic existence, and rely on external sources of nutrition for their development.

In the context of helminth infections, larvae may be transmitted to humans through various routes, including ingestion of contaminated food or water, direct skin contact with infective stages, or transmission via an intermediate host (such as a vector). Once inside the human body, these parasitic larvae can cause tissue damage and provoke immune responses, leading to the clinical manifestations of disease.

It is essential to distinguish between the medical definition of 'larva' and its broader usage in biology and zoology. In those fields, 'larva' refers to any juvenile form that undergoes metamorphosis before reaching adulthood, regardless of whether it is parasitic or not.

"Time" is not a medical term or concept. It is a fundamental concept in physics that refers to the ongoing sequence of events taking place. While there are medical terms that include the word "time," such as "reaction time" or "pregnancy due date," these refer to specific measurements or periods within a medical context, rather than the concept of time itself.

Traffic accidents are incidents that occur when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, a pedestrian, an animal, or a stationary object, resulting in damage or injury. These accidents can be caused by various factors such as driver error, distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, poor road conditions, and adverse weather conditions. Traffic accidents can range from minor fender benders to severe crashes that result in serious injuries or fatalities. They are a significant public health concern and cause a substantial burden on healthcare systems, emergency services, and society as a whole.

Phylogeny is the evolutionary history and relationship among biological entities, such as species or genes, based on their shared characteristics. In other words, it refers to the branching pattern of evolution that shows how various organisms have descended from a common ancestor over time. Phylogenetic analysis involves constructing a tree-like diagram called a phylogenetic tree, which depicts the inferred evolutionary relationships among organisms or genes based on molecular sequence data or other types of characters. This information is crucial for understanding the diversity and distribution of life on Earth, as well as for studying the emergence and spread of diseases.

Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequences among individuals and populations. These variations can result from mutations, genetic recombination, or gene flow between populations. Genetic variation is essential for evolution by providing the raw material upon which natural selection acts. It can occur within a single gene, between different genes, or at larger scales, such as differences in the number of chromosomes or entire sets of chromosomes. The study of genetic variation is crucial in understanding the genetic basis of diseases and traits, as well as the evolutionary history and relationships among species.

"Eastern Africa" is a geographical term used to describe the eastern portion of the African continent. The United Nations defines Eastern Africa as consisting of the following countries: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Réunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

In a medical context, "Eastern Africa" may be used to describe the epidemiology, distribution, or prevalence of various diseases or health conditions in this region. However, it is important to note that there can be significant variation in health outcomes and healthcare systems within Eastern Africa due to factors such as socioeconomic status, infrastructure, and cultural practices. Therefore, any medical definition of "Eastern Africa" should be used with caution and may require further qualification or specification depending on the context.

Microsatellite repeats, also known as short tandem repeats (STRs), are repetitive DNA sequences made up of units of 1-6 base pairs that are repeated in a head-to-tail manner. These repeats are spread throughout the human genome and are highly polymorphic, meaning they can have different numbers of repeat units in different individuals.

Microsatellites are useful as genetic markers because of their high degree of variability. They are commonly used in forensic science to identify individuals, in genealogy to trace ancestry, and in medical research to study genetic diseases and disorders. Mutations in microsatellite repeats have been associated with various neurological conditions, including Huntington's disease and fragile X syndrome.

A cross-sectional study is a type of observational research design that examines the relationship between variables at one point in time. It provides a snapshot or a "cross-section" of the population at a particular moment, allowing researchers to estimate the prevalence of a disease or condition and identify potential risk factors or associations.

In a cross-sectional study, data is collected from a sample of participants at a single time point, and the variables of interest are measured simultaneously. This design can be used to investigate the association between exposure and outcome, but it cannot establish causality because it does not follow changes over time.

Cross-sectional studies can be conducted using various data collection methods, such as surveys, interviews, or medical examinations. They are often used in epidemiology to estimate the prevalence of a disease or condition in a population and to identify potential risk factors that may contribute to its development. However, because cross-sectional studies only provide a snapshot of the population at one point in time, they cannot account for changes over time or determine whether exposure preceded the outcome.

Therefore, while cross-sectional studies can be useful for generating hypotheses and identifying potential associations between variables, further research using other study designs, such as cohort or case-control studies, is necessary to establish causality and confirm any findings.

A rural population refers to people who live in areas that are outside of urban areas, typically defined as having fewer than 2,000 residents and lacking certain infrastructure and services such as running water, sewage systems, and paved roads. Rural populations often have less access to healthcare services, education, and economic opportunities compared to their urban counterparts. This population group can face unique health challenges, including higher rates of poverty, limited access to specialized medical care, and a greater exposure to environmental hazards such as agricultural chemicals and industrial pollutants.

Environmental monitoring is the systematic and ongoing surveillance, measurement, and assessment of environmental parameters, pollutants, or other stressors in order to evaluate potential impacts on human health, ecological systems, or compliance with regulatory standards. This process typically involves collecting and analyzing data from various sources, such as air, water, soil, and biota, and using this information to inform decisions related to public health, environmental protection, and resource management.

In medical terms, environmental monitoring may refer specifically to the assessment of environmental factors that can impact human health, such as air quality, water contamination, or exposure to hazardous substances. This type of monitoring is often conducted in occupational settings, where workers may be exposed to potential health hazards, as well as in community-based settings, where environmental factors may contribute to public health issues. The goal of environmental monitoring in a medical context is to identify and mitigate potential health risks associated with environmental exposures, and to promote healthy and safe environments for individuals and communities.

'Anopheles' is a genus of mosquitoes that are known for their role in transmitting malaria parasites to humans. These mosquitoes have a distinctive resting posture, with their abdomens raised and heads down, and they typically feed on human hosts at night. Only female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit the malaria parasite, as they require blood meals to lay eggs.

There are over 400 species of Anopheles mosquitoes worldwide, but only about 30-40 of these are considered significant vectors of human malaria. The distribution and behavior of these mosquitoes can vary widely depending on the specific species and geographic location.

Preventing and controlling the spread of malaria involves a variety of strategies, including the use of insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, antimalarial drugs, and vaccines. Public health efforts to reduce the burden of malaria have made significant progress in recent decades, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is the genetic material present in the mitochondria, which are specialized structures within cells that generate energy. Unlike nuclear DNA, which is present in the cell nucleus and inherited from both parents, mtDNA is inherited solely from the mother.

MtDNA is a circular molecule that contains 37 genes, including 13 genes that encode for proteins involved in oxidative phosphorylation, a process that generates energy in the form of ATP. The remaining genes encode for rRNAs and tRNAs, which are necessary for protein synthesis within the mitochondria.

Mutations in mtDNA can lead to a variety of genetic disorders, including mitochondrial diseases, which can affect any organ system in the body. These mutations can also be used in forensic science to identify individuals and establish biological relationships.

DNA Sequence Analysis is the systematic determination of the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule. It is a critical component of modern molecular biology, genetics, and genetic engineering. The process involves determining the exact order of the four nucleotide bases - adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T) - in a DNA molecule or fragment. This information is used in various applications such as identifying gene mutations, studying evolutionary relationships, developing molecular markers for breeding, and diagnosing genetic diseases.

The process of DNA Sequence Analysis typically involves several steps, including DNA extraction, PCR amplification (if necessary), purification, sequencing reaction, and electrophoresis. The resulting data is then analyzed using specialized software to determine the exact sequence of nucleotides.

In recent years, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies have revolutionized the field of genomics, enabling the rapid and cost-effective sequencing of entire genomes. This has led to an explosion of genomic data and new insights into the genetic basis of many diseases and traits.

In the field of medicine, "time factors" refer to the duration of symptoms or time elapsed since the onset of a medical condition, which can have significant implications for diagnosis and treatment. Understanding time factors is crucial in determining the progression of a disease, evaluating the effectiveness of treatments, and making critical decisions regarding patient care.

For example, in stroke management, "time is brain," meaning that rapid intervention within a specific time frame (usually within 4.5 hours) is essential to administering tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), a clot-busting drug that can minimize brain damage and improve patient outcomes. Similarly, in trauma care, the "golden hour" concept emphasizes the importance of providing definitive care within the first 60 minutes after injury to increase survival rates and reduce morbidity.

Time factors also play a role in monitoring the progression of chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease, where regular follow-ups and assessments help determine appropriate treatment adjustments and prevent complications. In infectious diseases, time factors are crucial for initiating antibiotic therapy and identifying potential outbreaks to control their spread.

Overall, "time factors" encompass the significance of recognizing and acting promptly in various medical scenarios to optimize patient outcomes and provide effective care.

Permethrin is a type of medication that belongs to the class of chemicals called pyrethroids. It's commonly used as a topical treatment for scabies and lice infestations. Permethrin works by disrupting the nervous system of these parasites, leading to their paralysis and death.

In medical terms, permethrin is defined as a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach activity. It's used topically in the form of creams or lotions to treat infestations of lice and scabies mites on the skin. Permethrin is considered safe and effective for use in adults and children, including infants over two months old.

It's important to note that permethrin should be used as directed by a healthcare professional, and it may have some potential side effects such as skin irritation, redness, or itching.

'Bedding and linens' is a term that refers to the items used to cover, clean, and maintain beds and other furniture in medical and residential settings. These items include:

1. Sheets: These are flat pieces of cloth that are placed on top of the mattress and beneath the blankets or comforters. They come in various sizes (twin, full, queen, king) to fit different mattress sizes.
2. Blankets/Comforters: These are thicker, often quilted or filled, pieces of fabric that provide warmth and comfort to the user.
3. Pillows and pillowcases: Pillows are used to support the head and neck during sleep, while pillowcases are the removable covers that protect the pillows from dirt, sweat, and stains.
4. Mattress pads/protectors: These are additional layers placed between the mattress and the sheets to provide extra protection against spills, stains, or allergens.
5. Bed skirts: These are decorative pieces of fabric that cover the space between the box spring and the floor, hiding any storage area or providing a more finished look to the bed.
6. Towels and washcloths: While not directly related to the bed, these linens are often included in the 'bedding and linens' category as they share similar cleaning and maintenance requirements.

In medical settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes, strict infection control protocols are followed for handling, washing, and storing bedding and linens to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Antimalarials are a class of drugs that are used for the prevention, treatment, and elimination of malaria. They work by targeting the malaria parasite at various stages of its life cycle, particularly the erythrocytic stage when it infects red blood cells. Some commonly prescribed antimalarials include chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, quinine, mefloquine, and artemisinin-based combinations. These drugs can be used alone or in combination with other antimalarial agents to increase their efficacy and prevent the development of drug resistance. Antimalarials are also being investigated for their potential use in treating other diseases, such as autoimmune disorders and cancer.

Malaria, Falciparum is defined as a severe and often fatal form of malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. This type of malaria is characterized by high fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain, and vomiting. If left untreated, it can cause severe anemia, kidney failure, seizures, coma, and even death. It is a major public health problem in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly in Africa.

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At present only 3% of the land remains forested, and an estimated 50 square kilometres of forest are lost each year. This loss ... KENYA: Floods displace thousands, destroy crops, Kenya: IRIN, 2012, retrieved 5 September 2012 "Climate Change Profile: Kenya ... Climate change in Kenya is increasingly impacting the lives of Kenya's citizens and the environment. Climate Change has led to ... Littering and the illegal dumping of rubbish is a problem in both urban and rural Kenya. Almost all urban areas of Kenya have ...
As of 2021, 250 kilometres (160 miles) out of a planned 450 kilometres (280 miles) have been constructed in the Mt. Kenya area ... Kenya Wildlife Service (2006), Mount Kenya Official Guidebook, Kenya Wildlife Service "Mount Kenya , volcano, Kenya". ... Mount Kenya is the main water catchment area for two large rivers in Kenya; the Tana, the largest river in Kenya, and the Ewaso ... Mount Kenya is the source of the name of the Republic of Kenya. Mount Kenya is a volcano created approximately 3 million years ...
... is a county in Kenya. Covering a surface area of 66,923.1 square kilometres. Marsabit is the second largest ... "Kenya Rural Roads Authority". www.kerra.go.ke. Retrieved 30 May 2020. "Kenya Urban Roads Authority". kura.go.ke. Retrieved 30 ... "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume I: Population by County and Sub-County". Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. ... "2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume IV: Distribution of Population by Socio-Economic Characteristics" (PDF). Kenya ...
... is a town in Kenya. It is the capital of Nyandarua County of the former Central Province. It is located west of ... Aberdare range and 40 kilometres east of Nakuru. Ol Kalou is connected by road to Gilgil, Nyahururu and Nakuru. Ol Kalou forms ... Kenya National Bureau of Statistics: Population of local authorities Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine Electoral ... Commission of Kenya: Registration centres by electoral area and constituency Archived 2008-06-25 at the Wayback Machine 0°16′23 ...
The district had a population of 5,000 and an area of 559 square kilometres (216 sq mi). The district had one electoral ... "Kenya Districts". Statoids.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014. [1] Archived December 6, 2006, at the Wayback Machine [2][permanent dead ... Teso District is a defunct administrative district in the former Western Province of Kenya. Its capital town was Amagoro, next ... link] [3] Archived June 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine "Urban Poverty Estimates For Kenya's Provinces, Districts, Divisions ...
This is about 438 kilometres (272 mi) northwest of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya. The coordinates of Malaba, ... Railway stations in Kenya KIG (6 November 2016). "Overview of Busia County: Major Towns - Malaba, Kenya". Nairobi: Kenya ... Malaba, Kenya is a town in Teso North Sub-County, Busia County, on Kenya's western border with Uganda. It sits across the ... Globefeed.com (6 November 2016). "Distance between Malaba, Busia County, Kenya and Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya". ...
The route of the pipeline, as proposed, stretches over a distance of approximately 1,800 kilometres (1,100 mi). The pipeline ... "Kenya-Uganda Oil Pipeline, Kenya". Hydrocarbons-Technology.com. Retrieved 10 April 2014. Irungu, Geoffrey (29 October 2014). " ... The Kenya-Uganda-Rwanda Petroleum Products Pipeline is a pipeline that carries refined petroleum products from the Kenyan port ... The governments of Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda accepted the findings of both feasibility studies. The construction contract was ...
It is at Rutundu log cabins 20 Kilometre west of Meru City that Prince William proposed to the Duchess of Cambridge. The Meru ... It hosts a Central Bank of Kenya's Currency Centre serving the North Eastern Half of Kenya. Meru has 22 bank branches. Kenya's ... The town of Meru is linked to Nairobi by a tarmac road named B6, from the south around the east side of Mount Kenya, via Embu, ... Kenya National Park has tourist attractions of worth which include Vivvien Falls, Semwe Salt lick, Ithanguni, Lake Alice, Lake ...
Tiwi is a small settlement and beach resort in Kenya. It is located north of Diani Beach, and is approximately 17 kilometres ( ... Beaches of Kenya, All stub articles, Coast Province, Kenya geography stubs). ... "Air Kenya Flight Schedules". Kilimanjaro Adventure Travel. 20 February 2008. Retrieved 10 February 2010. AfDevInfo Location ...
Roughly half of Kenya's 127 flower farms are concentrated around Lake Naivasha, 90 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. To speed ... The Kenya Defence Forces are the armed forces of Kenya. The Kenya Army, Kenya Navy, and Kenya Air Force compose the National ... Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya (Swahili: Jamhuri ya Kenya), is a country in East Africa. A member of the Commonwealth ... Africa is Kenya's largest export market, followed by the European Union. The Republic of Kenya is named after Mount Kenya. The ...
This is approximately 420 kilometres (261 mi), by road, northwest of Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city. The coordinates ... GFC (6 April 2016). "Distance between Kitale, Trans Nzoia, Kenya and Makutano, West Pokot County, Kenya". Globefeed.com (GFC). ... GFC (6 April 2016). "Distance between Nairobi, Kenya and Makutano, West Pokot County, Kenya". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 6 ... Kenya News Agency (2 November 2015). "Man Rescues Women Who Robbed Him While Drunk". Nairobi: Nairobinews.nation.co.ke. ...
Lwakhaka, Kenya is located in Bungoma County, approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi), by road, southwest of Kitale. Lwakhakha also ... The coordinates of Lwakhakha, Kenya are:0° 47' 24.00"N, 34° 22' 48.00"E (Latitude:0.7900; Longitude:34.3800). Lwakhakha, Kenya ... Kenya To Supply Electricity To Lwakhakha, Uganda Army Fights Rebels In Mount Elgon (2008) Location of Lwakhakha, Kenya At ... The area around Lwakhakha, Kenya has, in the past, served as a base for rebels opposed to the Kenyan Government in Nairobi. As ...
The aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi; 1.1 nmi) east of the airport, off the Ivory Coast. The ... "Aviation Safety.net". Deléan, Michel (25 September 2010). "Kenya Airways bientôt mis en examen" [Kenya Airways soon indicted]. ... It was the first fatal crash for Kenya Airways as well as the deadliest. An investigation was carried out by the French BEA. It ... "Kenya Air crash victims win compensation". IOL. Lagos. AFP, SAPA. 24 April 2001. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014 ...
KENHA to begin road works for 530 kilometre Lamu-Isiolo Road. KNA November 26, 2018. November 26, 2018. Business & Finance, ... Home , Business & Finance , KENHA to begin road works for 530 kilometre Lamu-Isiolo Road ... the road will open up the formally marginalised northern frontier counties and boost trade between Kenya and neighbouring ...
Kenya. Africa / DTM / Engineering Surveying / Geodetic Control / GNSS / Kenya / Mapping / Road Survey. CLIENT: World Bank/Kenya ... RGC supported the detailed design of 331 kilometres of road through urban, peri-urban and rural areas. Historic data was ... B8 Road from Malindi to the T-Junction on A3 - 331 kilometres, ...
Many of these jobs provide for basic human needs, such as the dairy farms of Kenya. Today, some 13,000 cooperatives in Kenya ... Just 25 kilometres down the road is Wamunyu Farmers Co-Operative Society. Registered in 1976 as a cotton farmers association, ... MACHAKOS DISTRICT, Kenya: ILO Online - As the afternoon sun alights behind the rugged hills of the Machakos district in Kenyas ... International Year of Cooperatives: In Kenya, working hand in hand .... International Year of Cooperatives: In Kenya, working ...
Our 10,000 Kilometre Safari. Mike and Donna. After much preparation our three-man team set off overland from South Africa to ... Our goal was to respond to a request from the rural areas around Eldoret Kenya to bring Bibles and Christian literature to ...
The 32 kilometres (20 mi) from the forest gate to the park gate are often done by vehicle, but it is also possible to walk.[2] ... Nairobi: Geological Survey of Kenya.. *^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa Allan, Iain (1981). The ... Kenya Wildlife Service (2006), Mount Kenya Official Guidebook, Kenya Wildlife Service. *^ a b c d e f Mount Kenya Map and Guide ... Nairobi: Mountain Club of Kenya. ISBN 978-9966-9856-0-6. .. *^ a b c d e f g Burns, Cameron (1998). Kilimanjaro & Mount Kenya: ...
The Kenya National Highways Authority has temporarily closed the Mai Mahiu - Narok Highway it developed cracks. ... The Kenya National Highway Authority has temporarily closed the Mai Mahiu - Narok Highway after the road developed cracks. ... According to KeNHA, the decision was reached at after the crack was noticed; six Kilometres from Mai Mahiu Town. "The closure ... The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and ...
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Hundreds of Somali refugees have crossed into Kenya this week - including at least 360 on Friday alone - amid reports of an ... After crossing the Doble border crossing, the refugees are making their way to Liboi, some five kilometres away. The majority ... Refugees arriving in Kenya amid fears of renewed fighting in Somalia Hundreds of Somali refugees have crossed into Kenya this ... NAIROBI, Kenya, September 15 (UNHCR) - Hundreds of Somali refugees have crossed into Kenya this week - including at least 360 ...
A vast electric fence is being erected around Mount Kenya, one of the worlds great refuges for wildlife. Will it help people ... The first 70 kilometres or so of the worlds longest conservation fence has been completed in the area (see map). Stretching ... This article appeared in print under the headline "Fencing up wildlife in Kenyas forests" ... It was frightening," 10-year-old Moses told me as we walked amid the tea gardens on the lower southern slopes of Mount Kenya, ...
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Check out our guide to the best places to visit in Kenya, from the wildlife-rich Masai Mara national park to the beach paradise ... There are many trails to walk, stretching from one to seven kilometres. One of the most popular is the Isiukhu Trail which ... Kenya MombasaKenya Amboseli National ParkKenya Tsavo National ParkKenya Lake NaivashaKenya Mount KenyaKenya Gedi RuinsKenya ... Kenya Guide Kenya. Kenya Guide Make the best of your time on safari in Kenya with our travel guide resources that cover ...
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tented lodge a few kilometres outside the Maasai Mara National Reserves busiest gate. Based around the former home of Mara ... Kenyas "winter" season sets in (winter is a misnomer but locals feel the change), and the highlands can be rather grey. Skies ... Kenya fact file. Useful information and advice to help you prepare for a trip including Mara Bushtops ...
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Kenya Power (KPLC.NR), the countrys sole power supplier, plans to convert 2,000 of its gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and ... That gives you about 90 to 110 kilometres. That 180 shillings on fuel gives you about 30 to 40 kilometres on a motorcycle," he ... According to Kenya Power, Kenya has an installed generation capacity of 3,321 megawatts (MW), versus peak demand of 2,132 MW ... Kenya is now the latest African country to veer towards eco-friendly initiatives. Kenya Power will gradually replace its ...
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Kenya for the past nine months, face a bleak Christmas as efforts to seek legal redress and repatriation have been delayed. ... Watch: Container ship runs aground five kilometres off Mombasa. October 11, 2023 ... Stella Maris Kenya, with the help of the Archbishop of Mombasa, Rev. Martin Kivuva Musonde, bought groceries, including oil, ... Kenya is set to unlock the economic potential of shipbuilding. October 12, 2023 ...
In April last year, Kibaron called the police camp, located just three kilometres away, while their village was being attacked. ... Kenyas pastoralist communities have long considered cattle rustling a cultural practice, according to a 2011 Kenya Human ... READ MORE: Kenya - Boxing for change Arap Chebon Lochumunyang points to the grave of his eldest son Elijah Nasrot. The 35-year ... Baringo County, Kenya - On a morning in mid-November, 16-year-old Richard left his fathers cluster of huts with a loaded AK-47 ...
The Queen was notified of her fathers death by telegram while on a stopover in Kenya.. (File). ... Elizabeth was more than 7,000 kilometres from home when she, as the story goes, went up a tree a princess, and came down a ... She and Prince Philip were in Kenya at the Treetops hotel, beginning a five-month tour of Africa and Australia. ...
A three-kilometre stretch of the new powerline runs along the southern edge of Lake Elementaita. Its proximity to the shore ... Death by collision: Counting the cost of power lines on birds in Kenya. View more articles tagged as Africa View more articles ... In Kenya, the routing of a new power line just at the edge of an Important Bird & Biodiversity Area, home to thousands of ... To date, Nature Kenya has twice written KETRACO and held two meetings seeking to have the contentious 3km section of the ...
Kenya banned hunting in 1976. Since then, it has lost 85 per cent of its elephants.. Zimbabwe granted land-owners title to ... their wildlife in 1975; since then, land devoted to wildlife has increased from 17,000 to 30,000 square kilometres.. Ownership ...
When it was launched the average distance to the nearest bank was 9.2 kilometres. Eight years later in 2015 the average ... Study provides fresh insights into the benefits of mobile money in Kenya Blog 25 Jan 2017. Firms, Trade, Mobile money and State ... A recently published study on the long-run effects of mobile money on economic outcomes in Kenya provides some valuable ... M-PESA, Africas first mobile money platform, was launched by Safaricom in Kenya in 2007. The service was designed to enable ...
Arrived in Kenya a princess, left a Queen: How destiny found Elizabeth II in Africa 09/09/2022 ... The sacred Djidji Ayokwe drum was used to communicate warning messages up to thirty kilometres around villages ...
A large crack, stretching several kilometres, made a sudden appearance recently in south-western Kenya. The tear, which ... Daily Nation (Kenya) Democracy Now Guardian IPS IWPR Independent Media Matters Miami Herald Mint Press News MyAntiwar NEWSiness ... The Standard (Kenya) Tigrai Online Toward Freedom UN News Center UPI Wash. Post WikiLeaks WikiNews World Press Review World ... Predating Kenyas independence, the race has its roots in imperial adventurism when a group of British colonial farmers decided ...
Mathare has over 60,000 people per square kilometre, its houses are small and overcrowded, and basic services are generally ... Lucas Odhiambo is a UN Volunteer with UNICEF Kenya. He grew up Mathare, a widely known slum in the urban area of Nairobi, Kenya ... Many people in Mathare are more familiar with Kiswahili and Sheng, an informal language used in many urban setups in Kenya. We ... Kui has been instrumental in setting up UN-Habitats COVID-19 response efforts in informal settlements in Kenya, particularly ...
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Commercial 5G networks have been rolled out in Kenya and South Africa and are being tested elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, but ... 5G can support up to 1 million connected devices per square kilometre, 10 times that of 4G, Safaricom noted in the announcement ... With the launch, Kenya became the second country after South Africa in sub-Saharan Africa to offer 5G commercially and as the ... In the consumer arena, the obvious challenge with rolling out a 5G network in Kenya is the low penetration of smartphones that ...
  • Kenya Airways Flight 431 was an international scheduled Abidjan-Lagos-Nairobi passenger service, operated by Kenyan national airline Kenya Airways. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some 30 kilometres northwest of Nairobi in Kiambu district, Limuru Dairy Farmers Co-Operative Society provides another example of how farmers have been able to expand their business through the COOPAfrica Challenge Fund. (ilo.org)
  • P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya. (co.ke)
  • Mara Moja, like Pewin Cabs, opted to adopt a pricing scheme that uses designated zones in Nairobi instead of pricing based on kilometres and/or minutes. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • He grew up Mathare, a widely known slum in the urban area of Nairobi, Kenya. (unv.org)
  • Hundreds of people gathered at his parents' home in Sergoit, a village in Elgeyo Marakwet county, some 300 kilometres (190 miles) northwest of Nairobi. (modernghana.com)
  • The average population density of 'slums' in Nairobi, Kenya, was 28,200 people per square kilometre in 2009, a 51% increase in just ten years. (iied.org)
  • Africa Check 23rd November 2023 On 20 October 2023, Kenya marked Mashujaa Day, Kiswahili for Heroes Day, in Kericho, 260 kilometres northwest of the capital Nairobi. (polity.org.za)
  • AMURU, Uganda/NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 23 2020 (IPS) - In Amuru district, 47 kilometres from Gulu town in northwestern Uganda, the Omer Farming Company has proven that it is possible to farm on thousands of acres of land using methods that conserve the environment and its biodiversity. (ipsnews.net)
  • Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. (co.ke)
  • The European Investment Bank and German development bank KfW are among the lenders supporting a 41 kilometre extension of the road from Mombasa towards Nairobi, one of the most important in Kenya. (bankwatch.org)
  • Infant mortality 74 per 1,000 live births (Kenya 79, UK 5). (newint.org)
  • Uber also has over 1,000 confirmed drivers in Kenya meaning that this makes them the largest taxi hailing mobile app in Kenya at the minute. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • Insiders say that the deal allocates benefits to Western Kenya, including completion of all bitumen road projects, 1,000 kilometres of new bitumen roads. (africa-confidential.com)
  • The nearly 1,000 kilometre route connecting Mombasa and Lake Victoria has always been of key importance for the development of Eastern Africa. (bankwatch.org)
  • Mombasa on the east coast of Kenya, has pristine white sandy beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. (onthegotours.com)
  • We are adjacent to the very best shopping areas, clubs, restaurants and golf courts and only 7 kilometres north of Mombasa city centre. (tripadvisor.co.uk)
  • Ten seafarers from the Ra-Horakthy fishing vessel, abandoned in Mombasa, Kenya for the past nine months, face a bleak Christmas as efforts to seek legal redress and repatriation have been delayed. (safety4sea.com)
  • I was born and lived in the Western part of Kenya, just slightly off Lake Victoria and about 400 or 500 kilometres from Turkana. (marysmeals.org)
  • Chiloba's body was discovered about 40 kilometres (25 miles) outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret after it was reportedly dumped from a moving car. (modernghana.com)
  • Samson Koech, an agricultural and land economist in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, warns that if farmers refrain from planting over the next few months, Kenya could find itself with a food crisis later in the year. (ethz.ch)
  • The Rift Valley is Kenya's largest province, covering about 180,000 square kilometres. (ethz.ch)
  • Mondo Ride is marginally less expensive than Uber as all their rates seem identical with the exception of the per kilometre rate which is only 2 shillings cheaper. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • After much preparation our three-man team set off overland from South Africa to Kenya and back. (activatedministries.org)
  • It was frightening," 10-year-old Moses told me as we walked amid the tea gardens on the lower southern slopes of Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa. (newscientist.com)
  • A recently published study on the long-run effects of mobile money on economic outcomes in Kenya provides some valuable insights that will benefit economic development and financial inclusion policies across Africa. (theigc.org)
  • Homosexuality is taboo in Kenya and across much of Africa. (modernghana.com)
  • After the Safaricom launch in Kenya, what next for 5G in Africa? (cio.com)
  • Commercial 5G networks have been rolled out in Kenya and South Africa and are being tested elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, but wide deployment appears to be a few years away. (cio.com)
  • The real-time hologram presentation with two Safaricom employees in Kisumu at the end of March was meant to be a precursor to what 5G would bring in Kenya, and throughout Africa - hyperfast mobile transmission speeds that will enable a range of emerging-technology applications. (cio.com)
  • With the launch, Kenya became the second country after South Africa in sub-Saharan Africa to offer 5G commercially and as the Kisumu presentation suggests, it has come with great promise. (cio.com)
  • Spend 15 unforgettable days discovering the wonders of East Africa on a Premium journey through Kenya and Tanzania. (intrepidtravel.com)
  • Warbixin ay Jimacdii (Maarso 9, 2012) qorstay shabakadda Petroleum Africa, waxay muujisay in shirkadda Anadarko Petroleum Corp. ay sahamin ku samaysay qaybo ay saami shidaal baaris heshiis kula tahay Kenya. (somalitalk.com)
  • TEXT: Kenya is emerging as a leader in the fight against plastic pollution and is among the first countries in East Africa to limit single-use plastics and sign the Clean Seas initiative to rid waterways of plastic waste. (brecorder.com)
  • Kenya, in the eastern part of Africa, is home to 56 million people. (marysmeals.org)
  • In May 2022, the e-mobility startup Ampersand launched operations in Kenya. (businessinsider.com)
  • 2016). With the exception of spite a global decline in the number family member through their treat- hepatitis B virus in some but not all Af- of people living in extreme poverty, ment, in a hospital located up to sev- rican countries, efforts to reduce the Fig. 15.2 illustrates that the absolute eral hundred kilometres away? (who.int)
  • But in the past few decades, in West Pokot, Baringo, Laikipia, Turkana and Samburu counties, in northwestern and central Kenya, cattle raids have escalated, fuelled by the proliferation of small arms smuggled into the country. (aljazeera.com)
  • Desert locusts are seen within a grazing land in Lemasulani village, Samburu County, Kenya January 17, 2020. (trust.org)
  • A Samburu man and a Kenya Police reserve member attempt to fend-off a swarm of desert locusts within a grazing land in Lemasulani village, Samburu County, Kenya January 17, 2020. (trust.org)
  • Australian oil exploration firm Pancontinental Oil & Gas NL has confirmed an "historic" discovery of oil in an exploratory well sunk off the Lamu coast in southern Kenya. (pinsentmasons.com)
  • The plant is planned to be some 20 kilometres from the town of Lamu on the mainland coast, at the mouth of Dodori Creek. (theconversation.com)
  • You know that fuel is cheaper in Uganda than in Kenya not primarily by the existence of the markets but the sizes of the containers. (co.tz)
  • The impact of these movements in prices have a longer history between Kenya and Uganda, which easily share one of the freest border lines in the region. (co.tz)
  • When fuel prices are lower in Uganda than in Kenya, the same scenes seen near Namanga, with roadside "illegal" markets, play out. (co.tz)
  • Exports of manufactured goods to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda are rising. (newint.org)
  • Okeyo with children who have survived the treatment of kalaazar while on a reporting trip in Amudat, Uganda, on the border with Kenya. (ijnet.org)
  • It is the only hospital that treats kalaazar in Uganda, and it accepts referrals from Kenya as well. (ijnet.org)
  • Make the best of your time on safari in Kenya with our travel guide resources that cover everything from visas to currency, what to see and when to go, as well as a comprehensive guide to the Great Wildebeest Migration. (onthegotours.com)
  • Find out about a Kenya safari - find a ready-made safari, or ask us to build one just for you. (africageographic.com)
  • The central peaks of Mount Kenya are volcanic plugs that have resisted glacial erosion . (wikipedia.org)
  • There are many peaks on Mount Kenya which require rock climbing . (wikipedia.org)
  • Most of the peaks on Mount Kenya have been summited. (wikipedia.org)
  • The group is also largely funding and building the fence around Mount Kenya. (newscientist.com)
  • The big issue here is conflicts between wildlife and communities," says Simon Gitau , the warden of Mount Kenya National Park. (newscientist.com)
  • Discover the best of Kenya from the peak of Mount Kenya to the expansive plains of the Masai Mara with numerous national parks and game reserves where you can get up close and personal with the Big 5 and more. (onthegotours.com)
  • Her election campaigning skills will be key in the Mount Kenya region which has the biggest concentration of voters in the country. (africa-confidential.com)
  • Deputy President William Ruto has chosen Rigathi Gachagua , a first-term MP from the Mount Kenya region, mainly because of his ability to organise mass rallies in that key voting region. (africa-confidential.com)
  • Samburu National Reserve in the dry northern reaches of Kenya is rugged and remote, with a backdrop of jagged mountains, sun parched hills and arid plains. (onthegotours.com)
  • The sun was hot and unforgiving when we started the 17 kilometre walk for elephants in Samburu, Northern Kenya. (savetheelephants.org)
  • The march was graced by more than 300 people from around Samburu and many partner conservation organizations, among them the Kenya Wildlife Services, Samburu Lodge, Grevy Zebra Trust, the County Government of Samburu as well as the Samburu National Reserve. (savetheelephants.org)
  • MACHAKOS DISTRICT, Kenya: ILO Online - As the afternoon sun alights behind the rugged hills of the Machakos district in Kenya's Eastern Province, dairy farmer Peter Ndhuli walks across his idyllic farm towards a large mound. (ilo.org)
  • Kenya's pastoralist communities have long considered cattle rustling a cultural practice, according to a 2011 Kenya Human Rights Commission report. (aljazeera.com)
  • The closure has been occasioned by a severe crack that has occurred six (6) Kilometres from Mai Mahiu Town towards Mai Mahiu, cutting across the road and thus rendering the road unsafe to motorists," KeNHA says in a statement. (co.ke)
  • Little Cabs started testing their Safaricom-backed service a few weeks ago in Kenya and so far the feedback on the mobile app has been less than flattering. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • M-PESA, Africa's first mobile money platform, was launched by Safaricom in Kenya in 2007. (theigc.org)
  • 5G can support up to 1 million connected devices per square kilometre, 10 times that of 4G, Safaricom noted in the announcement of the rollout. (cio.com)
  • People per square kilometre 42 (UK 246). (newint.org)
  • since then, land devoted to wildlife has increased from 17,000 to 30,000 square kilometres. (iea.org.uk)
  • Mathare has over 60,000 people per square kilometre, its houses are small and overcrowded, and basic services are generally unavailable. (unv.org)
  • L10A and L10B have respective areas of 4,962.03 square kilometres and 5,585.35 sq km and water depths of 200 to 1,900 metres. (pinsentmasons.com)
  • One large high-density informal settlement (Mukuru) has a population density of 108,128 people per square kilometre (PDF) . (iied.org)
  • Swarms vary from about one square kilometre - which can contain 40 to 80 million locust adults - to several hundred square kilometres. (trust.org)
  • One swarm sighted in northern Kenya was reportedly 2,400 square km, more than twice the size of Paris or New York. (trust.org)
  • A one square kilometre swarm, containing about 40 million locusts, can eat the same amount of food in one day as about 35,000 people, 20 camels or six elephants. (trust.org)
  • According to LAPSSET Director General, Sylvester Kasuku who spoke to KNA on Sunday evening in Kililana area, once complete, the road will open up the formally marginalised northern frontier counties and boost trade between Kenya and neighbouring Ethiopia and South Sudan. (go.ke)
  • RGC supported the detailed design of 331 kilometres of road through urban, peri-urban and rural areas. (routegc.org)
  • Just 25 kilometres down the road is Wamunyu Farmers Co-Operative Society. (ilo.org)
  • The Kenya National Highway Authority has temporarily closed the Mai Mahiu - Narok Highway after the road developed cracks. (co.ke)
  • A couple of hours' drive to the west, beneath the Aberdare mountains, which have been encircled by a 400-kilometre fence since 2009, the people of Bondeni village sing the barrier's praises. (newscientist.com)
  • According to the most recent Kenya Police report from 2015, more than 24 people were killed in cattle rustling violence in that year, while nearly 25,000 livestock were stolen in 56 raids. (aljazeera.com)
  • Many people in Mathare are more familiar with Kiswahili and Sheng', an informal language used in many urban setups in Kenya. (unv.org)
  • By expanding its efforts to green its economy, Kenya could use sustainability to power economic growth, create jobs and lift people out of poverty. (brecorder.com)
  • Quite apart from the flawed logic that it's okay to pollute natural wilderness areas, if plans for a major urban development under the LAPSSET project - Eastern Africa's largest and most ambitious infrastructure project bringing together Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan - are concluded, there will be a city of over one million people in the area by 2050. (theconversation.com)
  • In August last year, fighting between members of the Orma and Pokomo ethnic groups in the Tana Delta in the east of Kenya left over 100 people dead. (ethz.ch)
  • A three-kilometre stretch of the new powerline runs along the southern edge of Lake Elementaita. (birdlife.org)
  • UNHCR was sending a team to investigate reports that refugees were also entering Kenya further south through the Amuma border crossing, according to Nemia Temporal, head of the UNHCR office in the Kenyan town of Dadaab. (unhcr.org)
  • They formed the largest Kenyan-Luo community outside Kenya. (co.tz)
  • When prices are cheaper in Kenya, on the Ugandan side the number of small bottles packing between one to five litres increase considerably. (co.tz)
  • In terms of pricing, unlike Uber or Mondo Ride, Little Cabs does NOT charge a base rate and yet their per kilometre rate is cheaper than both Uber and Mondo Ride. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • Our range of trip styles to Kenya, from overland camping safaris and lodge-accommodated small group safaris to tailor-made holidays, will have you jumping for joy higher than a red-robed Masai warrior. (onthegotours.com)
  • tented lodge a few kilometres outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve's busiest gate. (expertafrica.com)
  • We have upscaled environmental awareness on plastic pollution together with our partners and are proud of initiatives such as the FlipFlopi, which has demonstrated successful recycling of plastics," said Chris Kiptoo, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Kenya at the UN Environment Assembly. (brecorder.com)
  • six Kilometres from Mai Mahiu Town. (co.ke)
  • The town is 210 kilometres from the South Sudan border. (co.tz)
  • Kenya grabbed headlines in 2017 when it banned single-use plastic bags. (brecorder.com)
  • All are the latest victims of collision with the 132kV Juja -Naivasha-Lanet- Lessos electric line at Soysambu, northwest Kenya. (birdlife.org)
  • Home to famous national parks, native tribes, stunning scenery and pristine beaches, Kenya is a great choice for an east African holiday, especially when combined with neighbouring Tanzania. (onthegotours.com)
  • Located in south-western Kenya, the Masai Mara is effectively the northern continuation of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. (onthegotours.com)
  • Moshi is in the north of Tanzania, in the southern foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, about 130 kilometres from the border with Kenya. (ww1cemeteries.com)
  • Over the next four years, Kenya Power (KPLC.NR), the country's sole power supplier, plans to convert 2,000 of its gasoline- and diesel-powered cars and trucks to electric power. (businessinsider.com)
  • Despite attempts to overturn British colonial-era laws banning homosexuality in Kenya, gay sex remains a crime with penalties including prison terms of up to 14 years. (modernghana.com)
  • After Nigerian President Bola Tinubu was sworn in in May, ala Kenya, he dismantled the country's long-running fuel subsidy that cost nearly $10 billion a year. (co.tz)
  • In Kenya the company holds stakes in five blocks off the country's coast L5, L7 , L11a, L11b and L12. (somalitalk.com)
  • The first 70 kilometres or so of the world's longest conservation fence has been completed in the area (see map) . (newscientist.com)
  • Nature Kenya (BirdLife Partner) and other conservation organization are concerned about this development. (birdlife.org)
  • Baringo County, Kenya - On a morning in mid-November, 16-year-old Richard left his father's cluster of huts with a loaded AK-47. (aljazeera.com)
  • The rise in the number of Somalis escaping to Kenya, up from about 100 a day a month ago, has us worried that an outbreak of violence in Kismayo could trigger even more outflows," chief UNHCR spokesman, Ron Redmond, told reporters in Geneva on Friday, while noting that Kenya had already received 22,000 Somali refugees since the beginning of the year. (unhcr.org)
  • Others made similar calls on Twitter, where his name was the top trending topic in Kenya. (modernghana.com)
  • Salute your courage to authentically live your life," Irungu Houghton, the executive director of Amnesty International's Kenya branch, said on Twitter. (modernghana.com)
  • Today, some 13,000 cooperatives in Kenya have some 9 million members. (ilo.org)
  • Kenya has been one of the largest recipients, benefitting from USD 1.3 million for a total of 28 projects from 2008 to 2010. (ilo.org)
  • World Bank country director for Kenya Diarietou Gaye said: "The potentially substantial revenues from the oil and gas sector will come with significant challenges that require careful management. (pinsentmasons.com)
  • Hundreds of Somali refugees have crossed into Kenya this week - including at least 360 on Friday alone - amid reports of an advance on the Somali port of Kismayo by fighters allied to the Islamic Courts Union. (unhcr.org)
  • The other routes require special permission from the Kenya Wildlife Service to use. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fence-building has now been adopted by government agencies like the Kenya Wildlife Service, which approve and help maintain the fences. (newscientist.com)
  • One resounding message from the Kenya Wildlife Service team was the need for the community to be vigilant and hawk-eyed in rooting out the known poachers living among them. (savetheelephants.org)
  • Meanwhile, counties like Nyeri, Nyandarua and Kirinyaga in central Kenya, where there is a relatively low number of child mortalities, have made few improvements in the same timespan. (ijnet.org)
  • Okeyo holds a baby whose brother survived kalaazar while on a reporting trip in West Pokot County in North Western Kenya. (ijnet.org)
  • With c/n 426, the airframe entered service with Kenya Airways in September 1986 (1986-09). (wikipedia.org)
  • meaning their service may not be as readily available as Uber in Kenya when you hail one of their rides. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • Their mobile app service does not use a per kilometre and/or a per minute rate like the others previously mentioned but rather they use 'zones' that define the pricing. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • It's not just its fight against plastic that makes Kenya a green pioneer: the country was also an early adopter of the Green University Initiative. (brecorder.com)
  • Since the commencement of our engagement with polythene bags and PET bottles, Kenya has witnessed increased investment in plastic recycling and several new players have come onboard. (brecorder.com)
  • Pancontinental's chief executive officer Barry Rushworth said: "The Sunbird-1 oil is the historic first-ever oil discovery offshore Kenya. (pinsentmasons.com)
  • Pancontinental has interests in three exploration licences offshore Kenya: L10A, L10B and L6. (pinsentmasons.com)
  • L6 is the northernmost of Pancontinental's three areas offshore Kenya, covering 5,010 sq km with about one quarter onshore and the remaining offshore to 400m water depth. (pinsentmasons.com)
  • The detailed oil and gas geochemical data, which is confidential to the joint venture partners, give the age and type of the oil source rocks, as well as other data that Pancontinental believes places the L10A joint venture in a "leading position" to find commercial oil offshore Kenya. (pinsentmasons.com)
  • The 32 kilometres (20 mi) from the forest gate to the park gate are often done by vehicle, but it is also possible to walk. (wikipedia.org)
  • Earlier today I read in the Daily Nation and Business Daily that Taxify was launching its taxi hailing mobile app in Kenya. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • A 2015 Kenya Police report indicates that cattle raiders' weapons originate from neighbouring countries with internal strife, particularly Somalia and South Sudan. (aljazeera.com)
  • Lucas Odhiambo is a UN Volunteer with UNICEF Kenya. (unv.org)
  • Lucas Odhiambo, UN Volunteer, UNICEF Kenya. (unv.org)
  • This experience motivated Claus to study, research, volunteer and work in the development sector in Kenya. (marysmeals.org)
  • Taxify, which launched today in Kenya has the lowest per kilometre rate of all of the previously mentioned taxi hailing mobile apps at only Kes. (moseskemibaro.com)
  • When it was launched the average distance to the nearest bank was 9.2 kilometres. (theigc.org)
  • Our Head of Programmes for Kenya, Claus Aluda, describes his first visit to the region as the most difficult trip he had ever made. (marysmeals.org)
  • Like many countries, Kenya has long struggled with plastic waste, which dots its Indian Ocean coast and often abounds in its lakes. (brecorder.com)
  • A few weeks too early / late and a few kilometres off course and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. (africageographic.com)
  • To help you see as much of the country as possible, we've put together a guide to the 10 best places to visit in Kenya. (onthegotours.com)
  • More than 80 per cent of food consumption in Kenya is grown by smallholder farmers who depend on agriculture as their main source of income for their livelihoods, and the decision by some of them not to plant the crop [this] year will result in nutrition insecurity among most families," Koech said. (ethz.ch)