- SciDev
- 23/12/1 12:35
Following thousands of deaths from cervical cancer annually, Nigeria finally includes the Human Papillomavirus vaccine into its routine immunisation programme.
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.
TUESDAY 28. NOVEMBER 2023
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.
MONDAY 27. NOVEMBER 2023
Gender-focused policies are crucial to dismantle systemic barriers and foster gender inclusivity in STEM.
THURSDAY 23. NOVEMBER 2023
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.
TUESDAY 21. NOVEMBER 2023
The UK-CIGIAR science and innovation centre will support research on drought- and disease-resistant crops.
FRIDAY 17. NOVEMBER 2023
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.
THURSDAY 16. NOVEMBER 2023
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.
WEDNESDAY 15. NOVEMBER 2023
A SciDev.Net investigation looks at the water consumption of data centres, increasingly located in countries lacking resources.
TUESDAY 14. NOVEMBER 2023
As Asia Pacific countries embrace waste incineration, emission regulation and monitoring are vital.
MONDAY 13. NOVEMBER 2023
To protect public health, African states must work together to reshape vaccine access and promote self-sufficiency.
FRIDAY 10. NOVEMBER 2023
In Uganda, where child malnutrition is widespread, a kitchen gardening project helps feed local communities.
MONDAY 6. NOVEMBER 2023
Barron Joseph Orr, top scientist at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, unravels land degradation data.
FRIDAY 3. NOVEMBER 2023
Research initiative honouring anti-apartheid icon looks to foster cross-border collaboration.
THURSDAY 2. NOVEMBER 2023
Following previous disease outbreaks in Africa and its dire consequences, it's important the region prepares for future health emergencies.
WEDNESDAY 1. NOVEMBER 2023
Even as solar power forges ahead, poor countries lack finance to accelerate growth, say researchers.
MONDAY 30. OCTOBER 2023
The Middle East’s expertise in handling heat could be of benefit worldwide, writes Aly Abousabaa ahead of COP28.
FRIDAY 27. OCTOBER 2023
Stronger legislation is needed to curb the influx of illegal pesticide products in Africa, a chemical risk expert says.
THURSDAY 26. OCTOBER 2023
Millions of women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa lack proper access to sexual and reproductive health services, putting lives at risk.
FRIDAY 20. OCTOBER 2023
A breast milk bank in Nigeria is providing breast milk to pre-term term babies and babies whose mothers are unable to breastfeed.