https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=disease&parent=healthDisease RSS feeds.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:36:14 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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 Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-risk-as-africa-hantavirus-cases-spur-surveillance/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-risk-as-africa-hantavirus-cases-spur-surveillance/Potential and confirmed hantavirus cases in Zimbabwe and South Africa trigger heightened surveillance. Thu, 14 May 2026 02:28:20 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-jab-demand-outstrips-supply-in-african-rollout/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/hiv-jab-demand-outstrips-supply-in-african-rollout/Health charities warn of depleted stocks and unequal access to new HIV drug in early adopter countries. Wed, 13 May 2026 03:20:58 GMT+0000Nokhukanya Musi Aimienohohttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/malaria-vaccine-no-magic-bullet-for-elimination/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/malaria-vaccine-no-magic-bullet-for-elimination/Four-dose malaria vaccines must go hand-in-hand with existing tools for greatest impact, say experts. Tue, 5 May 2026 01:09:54 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indian-wastewater-rife-with-drug-resistance-genes/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indian-wastewater-rife-with-drug-resistance-genes/Scientists found an abundance of genes resistant to common antibiotics in India’s urban wastewater. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 03:00:21 GMT+0000K.S. Harikrishnanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/zimbabwes-new-hiv-drug-at-risk-as-us-funding-retreats/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/zimbabwes-new-hiv-drug-at-risk-as-us-funding-retreats/US funding cuts cloud the future of Zimbabwe's lenacapavir rollout, raising fears of drug resistance. Fri, 3 Apr 2026 08:08:19 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-tool-targets-death-data-gaps-in-poor-regions/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-tool-targets-death-data-gaps-in-poor-regions/AI project aims to help ascertain cause of death where post-mortems are lacking. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:43 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/dengue-observatory-eyes-global-disease-surveillance/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/dengue-observatory-eyes-global-disease-surveillance/Global dengue observatory collects data from 88 countries to improve projections and assist early warnings. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:34:48 GMT+0000Pablo Corso