India wheat export ban stays despite G7 pressure
Thu 12:00pm By Ranjit DevrajIndia’s wheat export curbs may ensure food security but deny farmers and traders profits.On the tail of a rabies solution
Wed 2:04amUrgent action is needed to stop deaths from the ‘deadliest infection’ by 2030, say diseases specialists.COVID-19 could derail SDGs for next five years – report
May 20, 2022, 3:57 am By Dann OkothCOVID-19 will remain uncontrolled in many countries unless coordinated action is taken, warn scientists.Drought-resistant crops sought to tackle food crisis
May 18, 2022, 10:17 am By Mohammed El-SaidScientists seek solutions as conflict and climate change threaten to leave 320 million facing acute hunger.Maize shortage ‘biggest issue in Africa’
May 18, 2022, 1:36 amMaize prices soar as Sub-Saharan Africa production hit by climate change, global conflict and fertiliser shortages.Nearly 1bn people lack access to disability aids
May 17, 2022, 3:14 am By Neena BhandariBy 2050, 3.5 billion people will need an assistive technology of some kind, say the WHO and UNICEF.India wrangles with WHO over COVID-19 death figures
May 12, 2022, 7:44 amIndia rejects WHO’s estimation of 4.74 million COVID-19 deaths in the country.Satellites chart unlit territory and poverty hotspots
May 11, 2022, 12:30 pm By Dann OkothResearchers use satellite technology to hone in on unlit settlements and map poverty levels around the globe.Cost of living crisis deepens malnutrition
May 11, 2022, 1:54 amOne in three children under five in Nigeria are stunted. The cost of living crisis is set to make things worse.Land restoration urgent as degradation hits poorest – UN
May 4, 2022, 10:47 am By Mohammed El-SaidAn investment of US$1.6 trillion is needed to restore 1 billion hectares of degraded land by 2030, UN report says.Africa cracks the mRNA code
May 4, 2022, 4:25 amAfrica Science Focus finds out how African researchers unlocked the secrets of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.Tree loss in tropics casts doubt over climate goals
May 2, 2022, 7:54 am By Dann OkothIn the tropics, millions of hectares of “critically important” primary rainforest was lost last year, say analysts.Science absent in poor countries’ education data
May 1, 2022, 4:03 am By Jacklin KwanGirls outperform boys in science in richer countries, but data on the subject is absent for the poorest, says UNESCO.Women’s water burden rose as COVID lockdowns hit
4:07am By Aleida Rueda, Neena Bhandari, Béatrice Longmene Kaze, Riad Mazouzi, Sonya Al-Ali, Adel AldaghbashyAs COVID-19 lockdowns upped demand for water, women and girls were often those most affected, analysis shows.Time for vaccines for the ‘Big Three’
Thu 4:47am By Fiona BroommRNA vaccine technology shows huge promise for tackling malaria, HIV, and TB, writes Fiona Broom.Q&A: Start talking about mRNA vaccine access now, say experts
Thu 4:04am By Mohamed ELsonpatyIf mRNA vaccines for the ‘big three’ diseases prove effective, global South production will be vital.Bottled water sales rose globally as pandemic took hold
Thu 1:06am By Fiona BroomHealth concerns and lockdowns saw bottled water sales rise in many countries during COVID-19.Q&A: Women locked in care cycle as COVID-19 diverts funds
Apr 27, 2022, 7:54 am By Ruth DouglasFunding cuts for neglected diseases have added to the health inequalities facing women and girls, says disease expert Aïssatou Diawara.Lack of early warning systems leaves millions at risk
Apr 27, 2022, 3:33 amAfrica Science Focus looks at the devastating impact of climate change.Transparency urged to raise COVID-19 vaccine uptake
Apr 26, 2022, 2:39 am By Laura OwingsOpen data around COVID-19 vaccines is vital to allay fears, without repeating misinformation, experts suggest.
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