Human Health
icipe recognises that an increase in productivity depends on a healthy workforce. The institute considers that, in addition to burdening the health infrastructures, diseases such as malaria, limit the capabilities and outputs of farmers in Africa. The Center therefore focuses on improving the health of people, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, so that they can play the vital role in the society and economy that they deserve to.
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