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.

As Asia Pacific countries embrace waste incineration, emission regulation and monitoring are vital.

To protect public health, African states must work together to reshape vaccine access and promote self-sufficiency.

In Uganda, where child malnutrition is widespread, a kitchen gardening project helps feed local communities.

Barron Joseph Orr, top scientist at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, unravels land degradation data.

Research initiative honouring anti-apartheid icon looks to foster cross-border collaboration.

Following previous disease outbreaks in Africa and its dire consequences, it's important the region prepares for future health emergencies.

Even as solar power forges ahead, poor countries lack finance to accelerate growth, say researchers.

The Middle East’s expertise in handling heat could be of benefit worldwide, writes Aly Abousabaa ahead of COP28.

Stronger legislation is needed to curb the influx of illegal pesticide products in Africa, a chemical risk expert says.

Millions of women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa lack proper access to sexual and reproductive health services, putting lives at risk.

A breast milk bank in Nigeria is providing breast milk to pre-term term babies and babies whose mothers are unable to breastfeed.

Researchers announced a new rice variety with ultra-low glycaemic index, which is great news for people with diabetes

UN report says a gender stimulus would have “transformational impact” on the course of the 17 SDGs.

Safe passage for medical supplies is urgently needed amid hospital evacuations and power outages, say UN agencies.

Putting Africans at the centre of new malaria vaccine production and distribution will be crucial to success, say NGO leaders.

COVID-19 has underlined the urgent need for investment in accessible mental health services, say practitioners and patients.

The so-called “Father of the Green Revolution“ preferred a sustainable, evergreen approach over GM technology.

Developers declined to say whether they would be willing to share IP surrounding the R21/Matrix-M vaccine.