https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/rss.xml/?type=headerSub-Saharan Africa RSS feeds.Wed, 9 Sep 2026 05:59:34 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/science-training-helps-tanzanian-banana-farmers-curb-virus/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/science-training-helps-tanzanian-banana-farmers-curb-virus/Tanzanian researchers team up with journalists to protect banana farmers from the destructive banana bunchy top virus. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:22:51 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/nigerians-turn-to-faith-healers-as-hiv-aid-dries-up/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/nigerians-turn-to-faith-healers-as-hiv-aid-dries-up/After US aid cuts disrupted free HIV treatment, some Nigerian patients turn to unproven ‘cures’. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:55 GMT+0000Yahuza Bawagehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/funding-cuts-leave-liberian-girls-without-contraception/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/funding-cuts-leave-liberian-girls-without-contraception/Donor funding gaps are limiting contraceptive access for Liberian women and girls, raising fears of unsafe abortions. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:30:51 GMT+0000Tina S. Mehnpainehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/building-african-evidence-for-cancer-care/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/building-african-evidence-for-cancer-care/Nigeria's paediatric radiation oncology pioneer says saving children with cancer means saving their caregivers too Wed, 5 Aug 2026 05:00:43 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/boko-haram-conflict-zone-hides-huge-bird-haven-study/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/boko-haram-conflict-zone-hides-huge-bird-haven-study/Researchers use aerial surveys and modelling to study birdlife on one of Africa's least accessible wetlands. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:30:38 GMT+0000Toluwalogo Niji-Olawepohttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/new-blood-test-speeds-childhood-cancer-diagnosis/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/new-blood-test-speeds-childhood-cancer-diagnosis/Liquid biopsy test for Burkitt lymphoma proved quick and accurate in East African studies. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:59:13 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/digital-tools-help-zimbabwes-hiv-migrants-stay-in-care/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/digital-tools-help-zimbabwes-hiv-migrants-stay-in-care/Zimbabwe is using telehealth and empathy-led care to reconnect deported migrants with HIV treatment. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:14:01 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/cryptococcal-meningitis-africas-neglected-hiv-killer/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/cryptococcal-meningitis-africas-neglected-hiv-killer/Doctors say more diagnostic testing is needed for cryptococcal meningitis a deadly disease affecting people with HIV. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:59:25 GMT+0000Edith Magakhttps://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/scidev-net-in-depth/can-ai-stop-mass-fish-deaths-on-lake-victoria/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-in-depth/can-ai-stop-mass-fish-deaths-on-lake-victoria/Kenyan fish farmers are using AI-powered alerts to dodge the die-offs that once wiped out their stock. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:31 GMT+0000Davis J. Weddihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/treating-elephantiasis-cuts-hiv-risk-in-tanzania/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/treating-elephantiasis-cuts-hiv-risk-in-tanzania/Researchers say elephantiasis elimination should be included in HIV prevention strategies Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:55:41 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/experts-warn-mistrust-is-fuelling-drc-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 04:31:13 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/Researchers say better livestock feed could reduce methane emissions and improve productivity. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 01:00:21 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-races-for-ebola-vaccine-as-outbreak-outpaces-response/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 04:55:13 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/medics-fight-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/medics-fight-drc-ebola-outbreak-without-protective-gear/Sun, 24 May 2026 09:14:22 GMT+0000Maghene Debahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/uganda-drc-race-to-contain-rare-ebola-outbreak/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 04:30:41 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/low-risk-as-africa-hantavirus-cases-spur-surveillance/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/low-risk-as-africa-hantavirus-cases-spur-surveillance/Confirmed hantavirus cases in Zimbabwe and South Africa trigger heightened surveillance. Thu, 14 May 2026 02:32:06 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/hiv-jab-demand-outstrips-supply-in-african-rollout/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 02:37:35 GMT+0000Nokukhanya Musihttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/malaria-vaccine-no-magic-bullet-for-elimination/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 01:17:31 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/turning-climate-science-into-advice-farmers-can-use/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/turning-climate-science-into-advice-farmers-can-use/Researchers in Kenya are testing which climate-smart practices work for smallholder farms. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:18:52 GMT+0000