Climate Change, Pollution Fuel Africa’s Growing Allergy Crisis, Health Experts Warn
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Climate Change, Pollution Fuel Africa’s Growing Allergy Crisis, Health Experts Warn

Health experts are warning that climate change, worsening air pollution, and rapid urbanisation are fueling a rise in allergic diseases across Africa. As World Allergy Week 2026 approaches, specialists are calling for stronger allergy care, improved air quality, and climate-resilient health systems to protect vulnerable communities.
How Climate Stress Is Fueling Kenya’s Diabetes Burden
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How Climate Stress Is Fueling Kenya’s Diabetes Burden

As climate stress, urban poverty, and rising food insecurity reshape life in Kenya’s cities, young people living with diabetes are facing a growing health crisis. For many aging out of donor-supported care programmes, the cost of insulin, limited public healthcare support, and unhealthy urban environments are turning diabetes management into a daily struggle tied not only to health, but also to environmental inequality and climate justice.