Following thousands of deaths from cervical cancer annually, Nigeria finally includes the Human Papillomavirus vaccine into its routine immunisation programme.

Extreme drought is on the rise, but science-based solutions can make a difference, UN analysis finds.

Inaugural health day at climate summit could be ‘watershed moment’, write directors of Amref Health Africa.

Scientific advisory network aims to strengthen response to future health emergencies.

Climate-vulnerable countries want to see at least US$100 billion a year paid into the Loss and Damage Fund.

Gender-focused policies are crucial to dismantle systemic barriers and foster gender inclusivity in STEM.

Young African innovators are producing tech solutions to address issues in their communities.

This upcoming event aims to bring together experts to discuss the food safety trajectory for Kenya to safeguard consumers’ interests and the role of different actors in the agri-food system, and make recommendations for policy and practice to ensure food safety in Kenya.

The UK-CIGIAR science and innovation centre will support research on drought- and disease-resistant crops.

Encouragement from broader society can play a pivotal role, says Tanzanian research chair.

Successful advances in TB treatment and diagnoses among children offer new hope in the fight against the disease.

Africa must strategically position itself to attract investment in AI healthcare solutions.

African research leaders discuss how locally-led innovation can tackle food insecurity and other challenges.

A SciDev.Net investigation looks at the water consumption of data centres, increasingly located in countries lacking resources.