FAO director-general stresses the crucial role of biodiversity in combating zoonotic diseases
Reading Time: 3 minutesROME: Emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental, animal and human health, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu reiterated FAO’s commitment to continue supporting the mainstreaming of biodiversity across agriculture and food sectors also by the Hand in Hand Initiative. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the close links between human, animal and environmental health, in a context of increased […]
New study: Without right messaging, masks could lead to more COVID-19 spread
Reading Time: 2 minutesA NOVEL new study suggests that the behaviour public officials are now mandating or recommending unequivocally to slow the spread of surging COVID-19–wearing a face covering–should come with a caveat. If not accompanied by proper public education, the practice could lead to more infections. The finding is part of a unique study, just published in JMIR […]
Herbee a new e-commerce platform to broaden the herbal industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY SAARANI VENGADESEN THE Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF) and Dropee jointly initiated Herbee, a new e-commerce platform which provides a digital marketplace for local brands of herbal and natural-based products that are established in Malaysia. Herbee is a user- friendly platform that empowers local brands to digitally promote, monitor their products and stay connected with their […]