DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 4 --  TANZANIAN researchers have determined how trees protect farmers from extreme heat after collecting preliminary evidence among farmers in the Dodoma region and determining that the presence of trees in crop fields, i.e. intercropping, is a strong protection against health risks arising from extreme heat.

The study called Kisiki Hai Sustainable Heat Adaptation Development (KISHADE), is led by the LEAD Foundation, working with other partners such as the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), the University of Dodoma (UDOM), the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), and Meta Meta.

Speaking to journalists in Dar es Salaam during the Tanzania Health Summit, Gumy Mris...