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By 2050, 60% of the world’s population over 60 years old will live in Africa, and 7.6 million people in sub-Saharan Africa will be affected by dementia. The harm dementia causes to individual quality of life is clear: from personal distress to family burden to the loss of vital income. On a national scale, a dementia explosion in lower-income countries could derail development, with reduced productivity, further pressure on health resources and a heavy social impact. Can Africa lead the fight against #dementia? Click the link to learn more. the.akdn/en/resources-media/…

Why does mangrove survival matter? Mangroves are resilient trees and shrubs that thrive where land meets sea, protecting coastlines, waters and the air we breathe. Despite their critical role, more than half of the world’s #mangroves are at risk due to #agriculture, climate change and more. Efforts to reverse this are vital, as their loss could devastate #ecosystems and communities. Fortunately, countries like Kenya, Madagascar and Pakistan have begun restoring their mangrove cover. the.akdn/en/resources-media/…