https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=disease&parent=healthDisease RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:36:17 GMTenhttps://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 Corsohttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-sleeping-sickness-pill-is-raising-hopes-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-sleeping-sickness-pill-is-raising-hopes-in-africa/A single-dose pill for sleeping sickness could simplify treatment and accelerate elimination efforts in Africa. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:18:48 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-chronic-lung-disease-an-invisible-global-crisis/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-chronic-lung-disease-an-invisible-global-crisis/Tobacco control and clean air policies must be prioritised to curb the rise in lung disease, WHO envoy urges. Fri, 6 Mar 2026 02:53:28 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/last-mile-surveillance-can-end-neglected-diseases-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/last-mile-surveillance-can-end-neglected-diseases-study/Schistosomiasis study in China suggests high-precision mapping can aid final push to disease elimination. Wed, 4 Mar 2026 12:02:35 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/breakthrough-sickle-cell-gene-therapy-a-distant-hope-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/breakthrough-sickle-cell-gene-therapy-a-distant-hope-in-africa/Gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease remains unaffordable in countries where it is most needed. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:27:40 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/one-health-strong-on-paper-weak-where-outbreaks-begin/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/one-health-strong-on-paper-weak-where-outbreaks-begin/Across Africa, One Health is endorsed at the top but often breaks down where outbreaks start. Wed, 4 Feb 2026 11:05:52 GMT+0000Albert Oppong-Ansahhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/why-nigeria-may-be-missing-silent-mpox-transmission/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/why-nigeria-may-be-missing-silent-mpox-transmission/Researchers report undetected mpox exposure in Nigeria, highlighting blind spots in symptom-based disease surveillance. Tue, 3 Feb 2026 04:24:01 GMT+0000Abdulrahman Olagunjuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/how-climate-change-is-burning-kenyas-outdoor-workers/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/how-climate-change-is-burning-kenyas-outdoor-workers/For millions working outdoors in Kenya, climate change isn't abstract, it is telling on their skin. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:42:52 GMT+0000Nelly Madegwa