Data arms Africa’s fight against malaria
Wed 10:14pm By Cynthia MwaseAfrican nations need to tailor interventions based on the local setting as blanket approaches spread precious resources too thin.Quakes do not kill people, bad buildings do
Tue 12:11am By Ranjit DevrajInfrastructure building continues unbridled in Asia Pacific’s seismically active zones, writes Ranjit Devraj.Reviving use of local seeds in African farming
Sun 11:39pmGrowing more local seeds in Africa can solve the region’s food insecurity and climate problems.Indonesia’s indigenous seeking the support of science
Apr 19, 2024, 12:23 am By Ruth DouglasIndonesia’s indigenous communities need evidence to shore up finance and legal protections, says Rukka Sombolinggi.India road safety model ‘can save lives worldwide’
Apr 17, 2024, 10:56 pm By Ruth DouglasPiyush Tewari, CEO of India’s SaveLIFE Foundation, says tried and tested road safety interventions in India could be applied globally.Gaza’s science and tech experts targeted in assaults
Apr 15, 2024, 9:21 pm By Amr RagehScience and digital technology experts have been systematically targeted in the war on Gaza, say observers.African-led clinical research needs pharma buy-in
Apr 15, 2024, 6:00 am By Caxton MuriraInvestment in Africa-led medical research is essential to tackling health challenges, says science foundation.Respiratory tech saving babies’ lives in Nigeria
Apr 11, 2024, 10:25 pmSolar powered, low-cost respiratory technology is aiding the fight to reduce neonatal mortality in Nigeria.Sierra Leone’s science council given new lease of life
Apr 10, 2024, 5:29 am By Nelson Mandela OgemaThe Science Granting Councils Initiative is helping Sierra Leone's National Science, Technology, and Innovation Council recover from the impact of Ebola.Philippine research model targets ‘real-world solutions’
Apr 8, 2024, 6:34 am By Neena BhandariInvolving local communities in research projects ensures their viability and success, says head of Philippine research council.Unwrapping Africa’s food packaging problems
Apr 5, 2024, 6:25 amHigh production cost and limited resources make safe packaging a challenge.Houses made of waste changing lives in South America
Apr 4, 2024, 9:00 pm By Aleida RuedaHouses made from discarded plastic bottles, construction waste and old tyres are being built across Latin America.Recipes for sustainable food systems
Apr 3, 2024, 5:15 am By Ranjit DevrajRecipes popular in South Asia have been found to have a surprisingly high impact on the environment.Why women in Sub-Saharan Africa battle fibroids
Apr 2, 2024, 7:49 amWomen with fibroids in Sub-Saharan Africa often fail to receive treatment, putting their health at further risk.Nigeria failing to meet healthcare funding commitments
Apr 2, 2024, 5:24 am By Deborah SamuelNigeria's health budget remains well below the 15 per cent commitment, harming health outcomes, say medics.Climate adaptation research applied ‘in real-time’
10:24pm By Sarah WildAdaptation research investments announced at COP28 seek to find evidence-based solutions with urgency.SciDev.Net swine fever story influences Philippine food law investigation
Mar 25, 2024, 8:07 amA SciDev.Net article revealed that culling figures were much higher than those reported by government in the Philippines. Senator Panfilo Lacson called for an inquiry into the ASF crisis, citing the SciDev.Net article – evidence that members of government…SciDev.Net article helps prompt action on Togo coastal erosion
Mar 25, 2024, 7:44 amTogo's coastline is disappearing at a rate of between 1.8 and 5 metres every year. Large-scale infrastructure development has caused sediment erosion. In 2021, a SciDev.Net article drew attention to the plight of Togo’s displaced coastal communities.Future of 1bn people in South Asia hinges on water pact
Mar 25, 2024, 12:05 am By Athar ParvaizAmid rising water demand in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, scientists urge collaboration across river basins.Missing TB cases ‘key to elimination’
Mar 22, 2024, 5:25 am By Esther NakkaziWith investment in new technologies to diagnose missing cases, TB can be eliminated, say disease experts.
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