“Here, we sell what people can afford.” Across Latin America, unlabelled cosmetics, some with banned ingredients, flood markets while regulators look away. “If you want quality, go buy from Aruma,” said one vendor. #SciComm Read the full #investigation: www.scidev.net/global/scide...

A study has mapped very high to ultra-high contamination across 99% of the Junín basin. Scientists refer to it as a “critical contamination crisis” with significant human health risks. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

AI’s success in forecasting India’s monsoon is driving a global shift in weather science. The University of Chicago, with support from the Gates Foundation, is benchmarking models in Africa to tackle heatwaves and rainy seasons. #SciComm #AI www.scidev.net/global/news/...

@healthpolicywatch.bsky.social is so excited to be a #CPHIA2025 media partner! Come & join us in bringing Africa's public health story to the world! 📌Durban, South Africa 🗓️22–25 October 2025 ✒️FREE VIRTUAL REGISTRATION - cphia2025.com/virtual/ @scidevnet.bsky.social

“Africa must finance its own priorities,” says Africa CDC’s Dr. Landry Dongmo Tsague. From digital transformation to sustainable health funding, the message from #CPHIA2025 is clear: self-reliance is the new frontier. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/opini...

With global aid shrinking, Africa’s policymakers are betting on science and solidarity. The Africa CDC’s plan at #CPHIA2025 could make the continent a #vaccine powerhouse. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Heat and humidity are costing garment workers in #Bangladesh their health and income. Researchers have found that simple, affordable cooling strategies could protect workers and keep factories productive, without the carbon cost of AC. #SciComm Full read: www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Senegal has activated a nationwide, one-health campaign against Rift Valley fever, combining surveillance, livestock vaccination, and drone-aided mosquito control—a science-driven response to a growing threat. #SciComm #RiftValleyFever #Senegal www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Researchers across Mexico are calling for science-driven regulation as the country isn't moving forward in its' gene-editing laws. They say CRISPR isn’t the same as GMOs and could help farmers tackle drought and hunger. #SciComm #GMO #CRISPR www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Health systems across Asia-Pacific face the twin threats of climate change and misinformation. But @whowpro.bsky.social WHO’s new regional roadmap offers hope for a more resilient, better-prepared future. #SciComm #GlobalHealth #Healthfinancing www.scidev.net/global/opini...

Science became Gaza’s silent resistance: powering homes, purifying water, feeding communities. As the ceasefire begins, SciDev.Net reflects on these extraordinary acts of survival. #SciComm #Gaza www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Africa’s science future depends on investment, not aid. Accelerating the African Medicines Agency and vaccine manufacturing is how the continent safeguards both its people and its economy. This is the opinion of health experts on the continent. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/opini...

In Latin America’s rapidly warming cities, the fight against climate change may begin at home — with paint, sunlight and airflow. A study highlights how simple design shifts can protect millions. #SciComm #Climatechange www.scidev.net/global/news/...

🧬 HPV vaccine impact after 17 years A study of 2,335 young women found big drops in HPV infections among both vaccinated and unvaccinated groups, showing strong herd protection and long-term effectiveness. 🔗 doi.org/10.1001/jama... #SciComm #HPV #Vaccines 🧪

Funding cuts threaten the delivery of a new HIV prevention injection that is set to roll out in 2027. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Big news in #HIV prevention: a $40-a-year injection is coming to 120 countries. But critics warn that restrictive licensing will leave Latin America, Asia, & North Africa behind. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

A new study reveals an urgent crisis in northeastern Uganda. With 90% of Salmonella strains resistant to key antibiotics, children’s survival is under threat, and whole households risk being left too sick to work. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

UN agencies are calling for more funding to tackle the crisis, because survival shouldn't require choosing between bullets and bacteria. The latest: bit.ly/4nNRWAM via @scidevnet.bsky.social

A study has found alarming levels of antibiotic resistance in Karamoja, Uganda. With 90% of Salmonella strains resistant to azithromycin, common treatments are failing, leaving children and families vulnerable. #SciComm #Antimicrobialresistance www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Did you know that Africa has the highest rate of #suicide in the world and the lowest per capita spending on #mentalhealth? In this episode of Africa Science Focus, we speak to health experts on how to turn the tide of this worrying trend. #SciComm

Sudan’s cholera crisis shows no signs of slowing: 133 areas across all 18 states report outbreaks. War and floods have left families with no access to safe water. More details at SciDev[dot]Net. #SciComm #Cholera #Sudan www.scidev.net/global/news/...

What happens when students have talent but no guidance? In #Cameroon, an AI tutor called OSIA is helping youth discover their strengths, prepare for exams, and plan careers. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

When resources are limited, one must find alternative ways to cook and survive. That is the case for refugees in Uganda, who manage to turn their food waste into clean cooking fuel. Read the full article by Esther Nakkazi for @scidevnet.bsky.social: www.onlynaturalenergy.com/ugandas-refu...

At #UNGA80, African policymakers face a turning point: break the cycle of health aid dependency or risk deeper vulnerability. Nigeria, for instance, still allocates less than 6% of its budget to #health, far below the Abuja target of 15%. #SciComm

PAHO has released its first global evidence-based guide for treating tungiasis, a neglected tropical disease affecting millions across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The guidelines promote affordable, effective solutions and warn against unsafe practices. #SciComm

An artificial intelligence-powered innovation developed with scientists behind the landmark Higgs boson discovery is being used to monitor air quality in real time in #SouthAfrica, one of the continent’s biggest polluters. #SciComm

The Dead Sea is shrinking fast, but beneath its surface, another crisis is taking shape. Scientists confirm saltwater is infiltrating Jordan’s fertile Rift Valley, poisoning aquifers, collapsing farmland into sinkholes, and reshaping lives. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Trustworthy journalism invites feedback. The #8TrustIndicators through @thetrustproject.bsky.social include mechanisms for you to ask questions, make suggestions and correct the record. #Checkthe8 #TheTrustProject

An artificial intelligence-powered innovation developed with scientists behind the landmark Higgs boson discovery is being used to monitor air quality in real time in #SouthAfrica, one of the continent’s biggest polluters. #SciComm

A devastating landslide in Sudan’s Darfur region has claimed hundreds of lives in Tarsin village. Scientists warn this is not an isolated tragedy, without preventive measures like restoring vegetation cover, more communities remain at risk. #SciComm #Sudan #SudanLandslide

Deforestation is costing lives. A new study shows that tree loss in the tropics drives local heat increases linked to 28,000 deaths annually, with Africa among the hardest-hit regions. #ClimateChange #Deforestation #SciComm Read more: www.scidev.net/global/expla...

The authorization of the first-ever #malaria treatment for newborns & young infants represents a major step towards closing a decades-long gap in paediatric malaria care. But why did it take so long to achieve this milestone? @scidevnet.bsky.social investigates: bit.ly/47Y94Px

Why do we keep having these journalistic events in places without freedom of speech and freedom of press? The motto starts with "Rethinking Trust" and we go to places where criticizing govt can get you in prison? @scidevnet.bsky.social

“If our data is missing, AI will replicate those absences." Africa generates millions of Wikipedia views monthly but contributes less than 1% of science & tech content. #SciComm #Wikipedia

43 million shade tree seedlings have been distributed since 2018 in West Africa, but researchers warn it’s still not enough. Could agroforestry reshape the cocoa industry’s environmental footprint? #SciComm #Agriculture #FoodSecurity www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Only 5% of cocoa in Côte d’Ivoire & Ghana is grown under shade trees, despite agroforestry’s promise to cut emissions, protect biodiversity, and boost resilience to climate change. A new study shows how much potential is being left on the table. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

One-third of sickle cell patients gain little from hydroxyurea. New findings from Tanzania show genetic testing could prevent wasted time and costs in treatment. A shift toward precision medicine in Africa may be on the horizon. #SciComm #SickleCell www.scidev.net/global/suppo...

147 million test kits for HIV, TB and malaria are being produced in Nigeria — a major shift towards health sovereignty in Africa. This step could redefine how countries on the continent respond to epidemics. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

What happens when the taps of foreign aid run dry? The Middle East is staring at a future of rising water insecurity as international donors scale back funding. Projects in Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco are now stalled or under threat. #SciComm #Water Read more: www.scidev.net/global/news/...

The #Philippines is ramping up its fight against African Swine Fever (ASF) with mobile labs and faster diagnostic kits to protect its pork industry. Can tech turn the tide in the country’s long battle against ASF? #SciComm #AfricanSwineFever www.scidev.net/global/news/...

The #Philippines is ramping up its fight against African Swine Fever (ASF) with mobile labs and faster diagnostic kits to protect its pork industry. Can tech turn the tide in the country’s long battle against ASF? #SciComm #AfricanSwineFever www.scidev.net/global/news/...

Meet Dzoodzo Baniwa, the indigenous researcher from Brazil recognised for climate solutions. Now, he's trying to build collaboration between communities to address climate issues. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

After years of progress in reducing malaria cases, Rwanda is confronting a surprising resurgence and signs of treatment resistance that have forced officials to revisit vaccine intervention, which the country once declined. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/opini...

Science councils across Africa are finally taking gender equity into funding systems. From Malawi to Tanzania, listen to how new policies are helping women researchers. Listen to the latest episode of Africa Science Focus on gender inclusion in African research. #SciComm #Podcast

This is why global funders allocate 75% of direct and 70% of indirect neglected tropical disease funding to leading institutes in non-endemic nations. Critics say the issue is perpetuating colonial legacies. #SciComm www.scidev.net/global/news/...

In India’s arsenic-affected villages, clean water remains a deadly challenge. But a new wave of young innovators is stepping up. Armed with AI, digital sensors and magnetic filtration, they're designing tech-driven tools to purify groundwater. Read the full story behind their breakthrough. #SciComm

Four years ago, the UN held its first Food Systems Summit. Despite some progress, hunger remains stubbornly high. Investing in science and collaboration can make up ground, write Shakuntala Thilsted & Ismahane Elouafi of @cgiar.org for @scidevnet.bsky.social #UNFSS+4 www.scidev.net/global/opini...

Science councils across Africa are finally taking gender equity into funding systems. From Malawi to Tanzania, listen to how new policies are helping women researchers. Listen to the latest episode of Africa Science Focus on gender inclusion in African research. #SciComm #Podcast

Coastal flooding, unpredictable rains and unbearable heat are no longer rare in Tanzania. A new study led by Philbert Luhunga, the Chief Research Officer at the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) reveals climate extremes could become the new norm by 2050. #SciComm

Four years after the first UN Food Systems Summit, global hunger, poverty, and inequality remain unacceptably high. As climate shocks and geopolitical shifts challenge food access worldwide, experts call for bold, science-driven solutions to transform agri-food systems. #SciComm