https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/rss.xml/?type=articletype&rssname=opinionsOpinion RSS feeds.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:03:19 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/ebola-response-highlights-value-of-african-science/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 04:47:01 GMT+0000Catherine Kyobutungihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 09:55:15 GMT+0000Edwine Barasa, David Mukangahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/irrigation-a-must-for-smallholders-in-changing-climate/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/irrigation-a-must-for-smallholders-in-changing-climate/Investing in irrigation technologies will make food security a more achievable goal in the decades ahead, writes Richard Colback. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 01:52:24 GMT+0000Richard Colbackhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-africa-led-ai-crucial-for-self-reliant-healthcare/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-africa-led-ai-crucial-for-self-reliant-healthcare/Quality African data is crucial to AI innovation in healthcare, says Landry Dongmo Tsague of Africa CDC. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:55:49 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/africa-must-lead-its-own-health-research-revolution/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/africa-must-lead-its-own-health-research-revolution/Accelerating initiatives such as the African Medicines Agency can help drive prosperity, say research leaders at the African Voices of Science. Thu, 9 Oct 2025 12:55:31 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-rethink-of-african-health-finance-needed-at-un-talks/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 01:30:45 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/rwanda-reconsiders-malaria-vaccines-amid-surprise-surge/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/rwanda-reconsiders-malaria-vaccines-amid-surprise-surge/Rwanda reconsiders malaria vaccines after the first spike in cases since 2016. Tue, 5 Aug 2025 02:48:21 GMT+0000Kelly Rwamaperahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/african-surveillance-labs-can-power-eradication-push/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/african-surveillance-labs-can-power-eradication-push/Wed, 2 Jul 2025 12:52:41 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-aid-cuts-call-for-african-self-reliance-in-research/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 04:13:20 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/plastic-pollution-a-health-crisis-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/plastic-pollution-a-health-crisis-in-africa/Thu, 5 Jun 2025 04:40:23 GMT+0000Sophie Masika, Lorraine Mugambi-Nyabogahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-hiv-shot-must-reach-all-who-ask-for-it/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-hiv-shot-must-reach-all-who-ask-for-it/Diagnosed with HIV 25 years ago, Yvette Raphael now leads a movement ensuring African women help shape breakthrough prevention methods. Wed, 21 May 2025 01:10:38 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-unlocking-the-malaria-parasites-genetic-code/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-unlocking-the-malaria-parasites-genetic-code/The genetic diversity of the malaria parasite could hold the key to malaria treatment and research in Africa. Tue, 8 Apr 2025 01:07:23 GMT+0000Jackie Oparahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/hiv-drug-access-crisis-persists-despite-trial-success/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/hiv-drug-access-crisis-persists-despite-trial-success/Addressing stigma inequity and access to HIV innovations remains critical to progress in the global HIV response says IAS president. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:46:05 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-malaria-fight-needs-whole-of-society-approach/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-malaria-fight-needs-whole-of-society-approach/Tackling malaria inequity requires a holistic approach, addressing health, gender, and economic disparities. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:56:58 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/universal-health-coverage-is-not-an-impossible-goal/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/universal-health-coverage-is-not-an-impossible-goal/With basic health services still out of reach for billions of people, systemic change and innovation are crucial to saving global goals. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:03:50 GMT+0000Mengistu Asnake, Rispah Walumbehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/genebanks-needed-for-climate-resilient-crops-to-thrive/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/genebanks-needed-for-climate-resilient-crops-to-thrive/Investment in Africa's genebanks is vital to protect its agricultural biodiversity and develop climate-resilient crops. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:29:09 GMT+0000Joyce Maruhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-centre-of-gravity-shifting-on-data-whos-farrar/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-centre-of-gravity-shifting-on-data-whos-farrar/WHO chief scientist Jeremy Farrar talks to SciDev.Net about the status of health data in the global South. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:40:33 GMT+0000Julien Chongwang, Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/africa-must-champion-hiv-response-to-secure-success/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/africa-must-champion-hiv-response-to-secure-success/Africa must take ownership of its HIV response by prioritising domestic funding, research and innovation. Wed, 9 Oct 2024 12:01:03 GMT+0000Izukanji Sikazwe, Magda Robalohttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-donor-funding-falls-short-for-africas-digital-health/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/qa-donor-funding-falls-short-for-africas-digital-health/Private investment is key to the success of digital health in Africa – and to tackling diseases such as cancer. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:08:23 GMT+0000Francis Kokutsehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/ai-sifts-africas-natural-remedies-for-drug-discovery/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/ai-sifts-africas-natural-remedies-for-drug-discovery/Researchers use AI to screen hundreds of natural compounds in a bid to develop new drugs for neglected diseases. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:59:54 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwu