Explainerhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/rss.xml/?type=articletype&rssname=explainerExplainer RSS feeds.Sun, 9 Aug 2026 01:59:17 GMTenWhy the wait for effective newborn malaria treatment?https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/why-the-wait-for-effective-newborn-malaria-treatment/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 01:48:04 GMT+0000Paul AdepojuAfrican diet ‘reduces inflammation’ in just two weekshttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/african-diet-reduces-inflammation-in-just-two-weeks/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/african-diet-reduces-inflammation-in-just-two-weeks/Study reveals a traditional African diet protects against non-communicable diseases while common Western foods increase health risks. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:34:30 GMT+0000Dann OkothHow Rwanda’s rapid response stemmed Marburg outbreakhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/how-rwandas-rapid-response-stemmed-marburg-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/how-rwandas-rapid-response-stemmed-marburg-outbreak/Genomic tracing and rapid vaccine deployment helped Rwanda overcome deadly virus with lowest recorded fatality rate. Thu, 6 Feb 2025 03:56:50 GMT+0000Kelly RwamaperaSuccess of long-lasting HIV drug hinges on pricinghttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/success-of-long-lasting-hiv-drug-hinges-on-pricing/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/success-of-long-lasting-hiv-drug-hinges-on-pricing/The six-monthly HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could be a game-changer, if made affordable. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:50:00 GMT+0000Elna SchützDementia surge in Africa demands research, innovationhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/dementia-surge-in-africa-demands-research-innovation/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/dementia-surge-in-africa-demands-research-innovation/Genetic research and early detection tools could help combat dementia in Africa, say scientists. Tue, 8 Oct 2024 03:52:22 GMT+0000Dann Okoth‘Undetectable’ HIV patients could hold key to treatmentshttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/undetectable-hiv-patients-could-hold-key-to-treatments/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/undetectable-hiv-patients-could-hold-key-to-treatments/Research into a rare group of HIV carriers with superior immune systems may lead to new treatments. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:10:49 GMT+0000Elna SchützHow can Madagascar eradicate the plague?https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/how-can-madagascar-eradicate-the-plague/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/explainer/how-can-madagascar-eradicate-the-plague/The plague is seen by many as a historic disease but in Madagascar it continues to spread via fleas. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:46:30 GMT+0000Abdulrahman Olagunju