https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=systems&parent=healthSystems RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:42:21 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/liberia-stalls-on-lead-rules-with-children-at-risk/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/liberia-stalls-on-lead-rules-with-children-at-risk/Delayed enforcement of lead paint rules leaves Liberian children exposed to toxic risks. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:05:04 GMT+0000Tina S. Mehnpainehttps://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/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/African Union Commission calls for private sector and government backing for locally-led climate adaptation. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:08:01 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://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/opinions/uk-aid-cuts-demand-repair-not-retreat-to-save-lives/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/uk-aid-cuts-demand-repair-not-retreat-to-save-lives/UK aid cuts demand justice-led solutions to repair the harm, writes Katie Husselby, director of Action for Global Health. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:07:51 GMT+0000Katie Husselbyhttps://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/african-scientists-push-for-homegrown-pharma-innovation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-scientists-push-for-homegrown-pharma-innovation/African scientists push for regional pharmaceutical product development as donor funding declines. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:57:07 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/why-plant-health-matters-for-one-health-systems/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/why-plant-health-matters-for-one-health-systems/Scientists say overlooking plant health weakens efforts to protect people, animals and the ecosystem. Wed, 3 Dec 2025 03:15:02 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/mounting-cholera-crisis-is-a-problem-we-can-solve/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/mounting-cholera-crisis-is-a-problem-we-can-solve/Cholera is surging in the Eastern Mediterranean, but science and policy hold the tools to end it, writes WHO regional director Hanan Balkhy. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:22:04 GMT+0000Hanan Balkhyhttps://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/low-cost-fixes-can-ease-heat-stress-for-garment-workers/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-cost-fixes-can-ease-heat-stress-for-garment-workers/Reflective roofs and fans could protect garment workers in Bangladesh from extreme heat, say researchers. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:41:45 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-philanthropy-partners-vital-for-global-health/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-philanthropy-partners-vital-for-global-health/WHO’s Western Pacific regional director, Saia Ma’u Piukala, reflects on the importance of philanthropic partnerships as US withdraws support. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:56:07 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/risks-and-opportunities-in-us-global-health-strategy/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/risks-and-opportunities-in-us-global-health-strategy/America-first global health strategy focuses on containing infectious disease outbreaks before they hit the US. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:32:13 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/tanzania-keeps-rabies-end-goal-in-sight/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/tanzania-keeps-rabies-end-goal-in-sight/Dog vaccines and cold-chain innovations propel Tanzania towards 2030 rabies elimination goal. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:56:07 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-rethink-of-african-health-finance-needed-at-un-talks/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-rethink-of-african-health-finance-needed-at-un-talks/UN General Assembly could pave the way to critical reforms in African health funding. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:06:04 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-to-produce-147mn-test-kits-for-hiv-tb-malaria/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nigeria-to-produce-147mn-test-kits-for-hiv-tb-malaria/WHO-licensed Nigerian factory to address test kit shortages following USAID funding cuts to health programmes. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:26:13 GMT+0000Abiose Adelaja Adamshttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/unlocking-stronger-food-systems-with-african-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/unlocking-stronger-food-systems-with-african-research/With food systems under pressure, research can help guide policy, reduce waste, and improve food access. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:51:34 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-aid-cuts-call-for-african-self-reliance-in-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-aid-cuts-call-for-african-self-reliance-in-research/Africa’s research sector must become self-sustaining in the wake of US and other aid cuts, says Christian Happi. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:10:39 GMT+0000Paul Adepoju