https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=headerGlobal RSS feeds.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:01:31 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/the-long-wait-for-fistula-surgery-in-liberia/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/the-long-wait-for-fistula-surgery-in-liberia/Some Liberian women with obstetric fistula spend years seeking treatment as specialist care remains limited. Tue, 8 Sep 2026 03:05:35 GMT+0000Tina S. Mehnpainehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nepal-flood-disaster-exposes-cascading-threats-in-himalayas/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nepal-flood-disaster-exposes-cascading-threats-in-himalayas/Ice and rock collapse likely triggered catastrophic flood in Nepal, highlighting need for high-tech monitoring of multiple threats. 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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:45:49 GMT+0000Guyo Robahttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/nigerians-turn-to-faith-healers-as-hiv-aid-dries-up/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/nigerians-turn-to-faith-healers-as-hiv-aid-dries-up/After US aid cuts disrupted free HIV treatment, some Nigerian patients turn to unproven ‘cures’. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:42 GMT+0000Yahuza Bawagehttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/syringes-on-beaches-as-hospital-waste-goes-unchecked/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/syringes-on-beaches-as-hospital-waste-goes-unchecked/Failings in biomedical waste management in West and Central Africa threaten human and environmental health. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:46:17 GMT+0000Arsène Jonathan Mosseavo, Roger Kpeteka, Idelette Bissu’uhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/funding-cuts-leave-liberian-girls-without-contraception/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/funding-cuts-leave-liberian-girls-without-contraception/Donor funding gaps are limiting contraceptive access for Liberian women and girls, raising fears of unsafe abortions. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:24:35 GMT+0000Tina S. Mehnpainehttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/building-african-evidence-for-cancer-care/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/building-african-evidence-for-cancer-care/Nigeria's paediatric radiation oncology pioneer says saving children with cancer means saving their caregivers too Wed, 5 Aug 2026 06:17:21 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/pricing-pivotal-as-hiv-drug-advances-offer-choice/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pricing-pivotal-as-hiv-drug-advances-offer-choice/New HIV treatment and prevention options hailed at the International AIDS Conference offer greater choice, but is it enough? Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:17:21 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/boko-haram-conflict-zone-hides-huge-bird-haven-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/boko-haram-conflict-zone-hides-huge-bird-haven-study/Researchers use aerial surveys and modelling to study birdlife on one of Africa's least accessible wetlands. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:44:40 GMT+0000Toluwalogo Niji-Olawepohttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/new-blood-test-speeds-childhood-cancer-diagnosis/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/new-blood-test-speeds-childhood-cancer-diagnosis/Liquid biopsy test for Burkitt lymphoma proved quick and accurate in East African studies. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:32:25 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/indias-transgender-law-heightens-hiv-treatment-barriers/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/indias-transgender-law-heightens-hiv-treatment-barriers/Transgender women in Bihar state lost welfare payments after India amended its transgender rights laws. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:47:48 GMT+0000Jigyasa Mishrahttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/el-nino-early-action-urged-as-extreme-weather-looms/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/el-nino-early-action-urged-as-extreme-weather-looms/Forecasters warn rapidly intensifying El Niño could be among strongest yet as regions worldwide brace for impacts. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:01:23 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade, Dann Okoth, Ruth Douglas, Julien Chongwang, Mouttasem Albarodihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/digital-tools-help-zimbabwes-hiv-migrants-stay-in-care/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/digital-tools-help-zimbabwes-hiv-migrants-stay-in-care/Zimbabwe is using telehealth and empathy-led care to reconnect deported migrants with HIV treatment. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:16:07 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/nanotech-scientist-spots-early-clues-for-tb-cancer/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/nanotech-scientist-spots-early-clues-for-tb-cancer/South Africa scientist Jaymi Leigh January says her biosensors can detect disease biomarkers before serious harm is caused. Thu, 9 Jul 2026 01:58:51 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/latin-america-unites-on-ethical-ai-roadmap/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/latin-america-unites-on-ethical-ai-roadmap/Regional AI plan agreed by 20 countries includes new expert group to combat disinformation. Mon, 6 Jul 2026 01:21:15 GMT+0000Daniela Hirschfeldhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-still-hope-for-ebola-treatment-drcs-muyembe/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-still-hope-for-ebola-treatment-drcs-muyembe/The Democratic Republic of Congo’s top Ebola scientist says work is underway to develop a monoclonal antibody against the Bundibugyo species of the virus. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:19:11 GMT+0000Maghene Debahttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/cryptococcal-meningitis-africas-neglected-hiv-killer/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/cryptococcal-meningitis-africas-neglected-hiv-killer/Doctors say more diagnostic testing is needed for cryptococcal meningitis, a deadly disease affecting people with HIV. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:18:07 GMT+0000Edith Magakhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/ebola-response-highlights-value-of-african-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/ebola-response-highlights-value-of-african-science/With African scientists leading the way in the latest Ebola response, Catherine Kyobutungi makes the case for long-term investment. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:46:54 GMT+0000Catherine Kyobutungihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/surface-ozone-compounds-heatwave-deaths-in-india-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/surface-ozone-compounds-heatwave-deaths-in-india-study/Surface ozone is rising above safe levels during India’s pre-monsoon heatwaves, fuelling health problems, study finds. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:10:27 GMT+0000Ranjit Devraj