https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=coronavirus&parent=healthCoronavirus RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:28:06 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/india-must-ready-tools-to-prevent-virus-outbreaks/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/india-must-ready-tools-to-prevent-virus-outbreaks/From rotaviruses to flu, vaccines are key to protecting the vulnerable and preventing future pandemics, says India’s Gagandeep Kang. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:32:10 GMT+0000Papiya Bhattacharyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/pandemic-threat-isnt-just-the-virus-its-inequality/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/pandemic-threat-isnt-just-the-virus-its-inequality/Science can stop outbreaks, but equity is needed to prevent pandemics, writes political scientist Matthew M. Kavanagh. Wed, 5 Nov 2025 11:31:54 GMT+0000Matthew M. Kavanaghhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-cost-virus-test-offers-rapid-results-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-cost-virus-test-offers-rapid-results-in-africa/A simple, affordable diagnostic test that gives results in under an hour could enhance disease surveillance across Africa, researchers say. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:44:53 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/mass-tourism-brings-dollars-but-with-all-the-baggage/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/mass-tourism-brings-dollars-but-with-all-the-baggage/Asia Pacific countries are torn between raising tourism revenues and environmental concerns. Tue, 2 Jul 2024 04:23:15 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-pandemic-fears-rise-as-who-treaty-falters/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-pandemic-fears-rise-as-who-treaty-falters/WHO talks fail to deliver a pandemic treaty as fears grow over diseases such as monkeypox and bird flu Tue, 4 Jun 2024 10:24:04 GMT+0000Debora MacKenziehttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/science-advisory-project-eyes-better-pandemic-response/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/science-advisory-project-eyes-better-pandemic-response/Scientific advisory network aims to strengthen response to future health emergencies. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:09:25 GMT+0000Maina Waruruhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/preparing-africa-for-future-pandemics/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/preparing-africa-for-future-pandemics/Following previous disease outbreaks in Africa and its dire consequences, it's important the region prepares for future health emergencies. Thu, 2 Nov 2023 10:51:12 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/features/disability-in-a-pandemic-africas-forgotten-families/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/disability-in-a-pandemic-africas-forgotten-families/Hardships for persons with disabilities that COVID-19 worsened need urgent attention, writes Michelle Mbuthia. Thu, 3 Aug 2023 03:13:51 GMT+0000Michelle Mbuthiahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/end-in-sight-for-covid-19-pandemic/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/end-in-sight-for-covid-19-pandemic/COVID-19 has not gone away, but the public health emergency could end in 2023, say health leaders. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 12:55:23 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzi, Claudia Mazzeo, Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/vaccine-fears-not-to-blame-for-low-uptake-among-poor/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/vaccine-fears-not-to-blame-for-low-uptake-among-poor/Range of factors underpin low COVID-19 vaccination rates in poor nations – not just fear of vaccines, study finds. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:00:50 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-vaccine-patent-deal-on-a-knife-edge/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-vaccine-patent-deal-on-a-knife-edge/A draft deal on patent waivers for COVID-19 vaccines has been widely panned by critics ahead of a key meeting. Wed, 8 Jun 2022 10:58:11 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-drives-quest-for-new-antivirals-to-fight-outbreaks/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-drives-quest-for-new-antivirals-to-fight-outbreaks/Project uses artificial intelligence to develop oral antiviral drugs against COVID-19, dengue and Zika. Wed, 1 Jun 2022 10:26:34 GMT+0000Sam Otienohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-could-derail-sdgs-for-next-five-years-report/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-19-could-derail-sdgs-for-next-five-years-report/COVID-19 will remain uncontrolled in many countries unless coordinated action is taken, warn scientists. Fri, 20 May 2022 03:57:13 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/africa-cracks-the-mrna-code/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/africa-cracks-the-mrna-code/Africa Science Focus finds out how African researchers unlocked the secrets of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Wed, 4 May 2022 04:25:28 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/time-for-vaccines-for-the-big-three/https://www.scidev.net/global/time-for-vaccines-for-the-big-three/mRNA vaccine technology shows huge promise for tackling malaria, HIV, and TB, writes Fiona Broom. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:47:04 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/qa-start-talking-about-mrna-vaccine-access-now-say-experts/https://www.scidev.net/global/spotlight/qa-start-talking-about-mrna-vaccine-access-now-say-experts/If mRNA vaccines for the ‘big three’ diseases prove effective, global South production will be vital. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:04:54 GMT+0000Mohamed ELsonpatyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/bottled-water-sales-rose-globally-as-pandemic-took-hold/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/bottled-water-sales-rose-globally-as-pandemic-took-hold/Health concerns and lockdowns saw bottled water sales rise in many countries during COVID-19. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:06:09 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/transparency-urged-to-raise-covid-19-vaccine-uptake/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/transparency-urged-to-raise-covid-19-vaccine-uptake/Open data around COVID-19 vaccines is vital to allay fears, without repeating misinformation, experts suggest. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:39:47 GMT+0000Laura Owingshttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/covid-19-is-the-pandemic-over-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/covid-19-is-the-pandemic-over-in-africa/Africa Science Focus takes you onto the streets of Nairobi to get an update on COVID-19. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:24:42 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africas-covid-19-fight-bolstered-with-tech-transfer/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africas-covid-19-fight-bolstered-with-tech-transfer/Six African countries are to get mRNA technology for producing COVID-19 vaccines on the continent. Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:26:37 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazi