https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=medicine&parent=healthMedicine RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:33:48 GMTenhttps://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/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/As progress on malaria stalls, the case for local research in Africa is stronger than ever Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:44:21 GMT+0000Edwine Barasa, David Mukangahttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/herbal-contraceptive-rings-pique-interest-in-nigeria/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/herbal-contraceptive-rings-pique-interest-in-nigeria/Women on Nigerian social media are embracing herbal rings said to prevent pregnancy, but scientists say evidence remains limited. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:46:59 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://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/few-new-antibiotics-for-children-report-warns/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/few-new-antibiotics-for-children-report-warns/Pipeline of antibiotics under development is shrinking amid global drug resistance crisis, report finds. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:37:26 GMT+0000Cecilia Butinihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/single-dose-dengue-vaccine-will-help-amazon-communities/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/single-dose-dengue-vaccine-will-help-amazon-communities/Brazil-made dengue jab will be rolled out in the country in 2026. Wed, 3 Dec 2025 01:29:35 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-malaria-drug-heralds-resistance-breakthrough/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-malaria-drug-heralds-resistance-breakthrough/If approved, GanLum would be the first new malaria treatment since 1999. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:12:34 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/turn-crisis-into-opportunity-african-health-leaders/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/turn-crisis-into-opportunity-african-health-leaders/Health leaders meeting in South Africa highlight progress in regional vaccine manufacturing. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:19:05 GMT+0000Edwin Naiduhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/broader-access-urged-for-affordable-hiv-drug/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/broader-access-urged-for-affordable-hiv-drug/Access gaps remain for HIV drug lenacapavir despite $US40-a-year price-tag, campaigners say. Thu, 2 Oct 2025 03:32:49 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-the-wait-for-effective-newborn-malaria-treatment/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-the-wait-for-effective-newborn-malaria-treatment/A new antimalarial drug for newborn babies highlights a longstanding gap in paediatric medicine. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:46:32 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indian-black-scorpion-venom-holds-key-to-new-antidote/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indian-black-scorpion-venom-holds-key-to-new-antidote/Research into the venom of the Indian black scorpion has led to a possible new antivenom specific to the species. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:05:05 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/14mn-children-missed-key-vaccines-in-2024-who-unicef/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/14mn-children-missed-key-vaccines-in-2024-who-unicef/Despite rising immunisation rates, 14.3 million children received no protection from diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:40:15 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/african-surveillance-labs-can-power-eradication-push/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/african-surveillance-labs-can-power-eradication-push/Countries must invest in polio surveillance to end the disease for good, says outgoing WHO Africa chief. Wed, 2 Jul 2025 01:45:12 GMT+0000Chikwe Ihekweazuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/evidence-missing-to-address-burn-death-disparities/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/evidence-missing-to-address-burn-death-disparities/Burns research must prioritise effective treatment of acute burns and associated trauma, with poorer countries in focus, say experts. Fri, 16 May 2025 02:30:02 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-change-fuels-drug-resistance-in-poor-countries/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-change-fuels-drug-resistance-in-poor-countries/Environmental factors must be built into policies to tackle drug resistance, to protect those most at risk, urge researchers. Thu, 1 May 2025 07:46:21 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/drug-resistance-worsens-uti-crisis-in-malawi/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/drug-resistance-worsens-uti-crisis-in-malawi/A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:16:41 GMT+0000Charles Pensulohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/antivenom-push-saves-lives-from-snake-bites-in-eswatini/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/antivenom-push-saves-lives-from-snake-bites-in-eswatini/A new antivenom is reducing snakebite deaths and shifting beliefs in using only traditional medicine. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:07:26 GMT+0000Nokukhanya Musihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/who-cancer-drug-plan-lifts-hope-for-african-children/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/who-cancer-drug-plan-lifts-hope-for-african-children/WHO partnership aims to deliver essential cancer treatments to thousands of children in low- and middle-income countries. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:56:40 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/life-saving-hiv-drugs-missing-in-africa-as-us-halts-aid/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/life-saving-hiv-drugs-missing-in-africa-as-us-halts-aid/HIV patients in Africa face drugs stockouts and uncertainty, despite a US waiver for life-saving medicines. Wed, 5 Feb 2025 02:05:18 GMT+0000Dann Okoth