Regional division of the continent at policy level is hindering health progress, say experts.

Researchers welcome new WHO malaria guidelines but urge vigilance.

Epidemiologist Magaly Blas says women’s perspectives are crucial.

Commitment is needed from grassroots groups through to governments, says Amazon expert Avecita Chicchón.

Bolivian biotechnologist Carla Crespo Melgar seeks innovative approaches to the use of microorganisms for food security

Rural communities living alongside wild, carnivorous animals face a disproportionate economic burden, say researchers.

Two human cases of avian flu in Cambodia were not caused by human-human transmission, health officials confirm.

Guatemalan researcher says science must be applied to the local context and culture to reduce child malnutrition.

Building new islands and raising the height of existing ones can help fight sea-level rise, say scientists.

A single dose dramatically reduced risk of sepsis among women following childbirth - trial.

UN scrambles to provide aid to Turkey and northern Syria as ‘secondary’ health crisis looms.

Mexican physicist Ana María Cetto says scientists must not remain “spectators” while publishers profit.

A US$1 surgical glove fitted with nanocomposite sensors helps detect fetal position in labour.

Land degradation threatens 38 per cent of Amazon forests not yet deforested, according to new analysis.

An initiative is helping researchers in more than 70 lower-income countries to publish freely in 37 Nature journals.

A machine learning technique that predicts the ages of mosquitoes is a win for malaria control, say researchers.

Africa Science Focus speaks to families affected by the birth defect Spina Bifida and explores prevention measures.

Fully implement Africa’s new public health order for better health outcomes, says Africa CDC’s acting director.

Jordan’s first electric car users see their battery warranties start to expire, raising environmental concerns over disposal.

Scientists identify coral species that they say can withstand global warming and help revive damaged reefs.

COVID-19 has not gone away, but the public health emergency could end in 2023, say health leaders.