https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=headerGlobal RSS feeds.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:08 GMTenhttps://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, Mouttasem Al-Baroudi, Dann Okoth, Ruth Douglas, Julien Chongwanghttps://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 Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/can-ai-stop-mass-fish-deaths-on-lake-victoria/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/can-ai-stop-mass-fish-deaths-on-lake-victoria/Kenyan fish farmers are using AI-powered alerts to dodge the die-offs that once wiped out their stock. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:14:56 GMT+0000Davis J. Weddihttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/treating-elephantiasis-cuts-hiv-risk-in-tanzania/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/treating-elephantiasis-cuts-hiv-risk-in-tanzania/Researchers say elephantiasis elimination should be included in HIV prevention strategies. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:24:36 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/experts-warn-mistrust-is-fuelling-drc-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/experts-warn-mistrust-is-fuelling-drc-ebola-outbreak/Communities are angry that other health threats facing the country have been ignored, officials say. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:02:40 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/sustained-care-critical-for-gazas-child-amputees/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/sustained-care-critical-for-gazas-child-amputees/Prosthetic supplies and ongoing care are urgently needed for Gaza’s child amputees, writes Neena Bhandari. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:27:09 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/online-tech-sales-fuel-sex-selective-abortions-in-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/online-tech-sales-fuel-sex-selective-abortions-in-india/Unregulated online sales of portable ultrasound devices are facilitating covert sex-determination and abortion networks in India, a SciDev.Net investigation reveals. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 02:09:20 GMT+0000Jigyasa Mishra, Mahima Jainhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/Researchers say better livestock feed could reduce methane emissions and improve productivity. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 01:09:47 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cooling-poverty-affects-2bn-as-heat-risks-swell/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cooling-poverty-affects-2bn-as-heat-risks-swell/Informal workers and women are among those most at risk as poor infrastructure compounds heat risks. Fri, 5 Jun 2026 05:36:58 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/Scientists race to build the first Bundibugyo vaccine as Ebola crosses borders with no cure in sight. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:27:38 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/drc-ebola-outbreak-exposes-community-health-gaps/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/drc-ebola-outbreak-exposes-community-health-gaps/As the DRC battles a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, investment in community health surveillance is critical, writes Githinji Gitahi. Thu, 28 May 2026 04:11:35 GMT+0000Githinji Gitahihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/doctors-battle-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/doctors-battle-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/Doctors responding to a major Ebola outbreak in the DRC have been working without protective equipment. Fri, 22 May 2026 11:36:09 GMT+0000Maghene Debahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/in-pakistan-routine-medical-care-is-spreading-hiv/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/in-pakistan-routine-medical-care-is-spreading-hiv/Women and children are increasingly affected by HIV in Pakistan, due to unsafe medical practices, health experts warn. Fri, 22 May 2026 02:03:03 GMT+0000Tauseef Ahmad, Sajid Rainahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/Uganda moves to trace contacts, cancels pilgrimage after rare Ebola strain crosses from DRC. Mon, 18 May 2026 02:45:21 GMT+0000John Musenze