150 years of Impressionism celebrated, and Warhol royal prints, at Dutch museums

150 years of Impressionism celebrated, and Warhol royal prints, at Dutch museums

On April 15, 1874, a group of young artists put their paintings on display in Paris – and Impressionism was born. Their move was in protest against the strict admission rules of the country’s official salons, where their style was not wanted. The personal impressions, loose brushstrokes, strong colours and themes of everyday life were … Read more

Eswatini turns to nuclear technology to transform agriculture, health care, energy

Eswatini turns to nuclear technology to transform agriculture, health care, energy

Manzini, Eswatini —  Eswatini has launched an initiative to achieve sustainable development by harnessing the power of nuclear technology in such sectors as agriculture, health and energy planning. The plan was developed with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The aim of the Country Program Framework, or CPF, launched two weeks ago by … Read more

Eswatini-Belarus ties spark health care advances

Eswatini-Belarus ties spark health care advances

MBABANE, ESWATINI —  Eswatini, in an ambitious bid to overhaul its health care system, is partnering with Belarus, paving the way for what officials in the southern African nation hope will be increased access to critical medicines, and the sharing of expertise between Belarusian and Eswatini health care professionals. An Eswatini delegation led by Prime … Read more

In Eswatini, questions linger one year after HPV vaccine program launch

In Eswatini, questions linger one year after HPV vaccine program launch

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in the southern African nation of Eswatini, while globally it’s the fourth most common. Despite this, a vaccination program in Eswatini that aims to prevent cervical cancer is meeting resistance. Nokukhanya Musi reports from Manzini, Eswatini. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is … Read more

Wildlife Conservation, Traditional Medicine Collide in Eswatini

Wildlife Conservation, Traditional Medicine Collide in Eswatini

Manzini, Eswatini —  Traditional medicine, or “muti,” is an important part of Eswatini’s culture. However, an increasing demand for muti has placed some of the southern African kingdom’s animal species at risk of extinction. That’s something conservationists and molecular biologists want to change. Molecular biologist Zamekile Bhembe, who works for the USAID-funded EWild Laboratory at … Read more