South Africa’s youngest female doctor says life on the frontlines of the pandemic changed her perspective on life.

South Africa’s youngest female doctor, Thakgalo Thibela, takes Africa Science Focus inside one of Johannesburg’s busiest hospitals.

Researchers say micro-data on poverty from across the global South can help policymakers target those in need.

Corbevax, the new kid on the vaccine block, promises vaccine equity with US and Indian support.

Antibiotic-resistant infections killed 1.27 million people in 2019, with children most vulnerable, study shows.

Making the most of small spaces is the essence of urban farming, says insect specialist.

Scientists and chefs collaborate to find creative ways to package insects.

The language used to convey health information could make a real difference in vaccine uptake, say researchers.

Ocean warming and acidification are affecting shoal behaviour in fish, threatening their very existence, report warns.

Gladys Atto is one of only 45 eye doctors serving Uganda’s 46 million people.

North-eastern Uganda’s only ophthalmologist performs around 15 cataract surgeries each day.

Links between lead poisoning, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension must be assessed worldwide, say researchers.

Mamokgethi Phakeng, a highly-rated mathematician and university leader, speaks of her journey to the top.

Tackling lifestyle risk factors is vital as dementia cases surge, especially in poorer countries, researchers warn.

Battling poverty, innovative Syrians turn weapons of war into cheap heaters – but the health impacts are grave.

TB could reach epidemic levels if left unchecked, warns Indian pulmonologist as experts predict what 2022 may hold.

As COVID-19 enters its third year and the Omicron variant surges, SciDev.Net looks back over the year’s breakthroughs and shortfalls.

A revolution is afoot in cervical cancer treatment.

Policies must target the poorest to prevent crippling financial hardship from heath care costs, economists urge.

Unbalanced partnerships in implementing SDGs could drive inequalities in achieving the SDGs, a study suggests.

How a passion for primates grew into a community coffee and conservation project.

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka crowned a Champion of the Earth for science and innovation by leading environment body.

In this Spotlight, we map out the long and difficult road to climate justice for frontline communities.