https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/rss.xml/?type=headerSub-Saharan Africa RSS feeds.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:17:01 GMTenhttps://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+0000https://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/features/zimbabwes-new-hiv-drug-at-risk-as-us-funding-retreats/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 08:20:17 GMT+0000Michael Gwarisahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/features/liberia-stalls-on-lead-rules-with-children-at-risk/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 09:25:24 GMT+0000Tina S. Mehnpainehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/african-climate-adaptation-finance-bolsters-defences/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/african-climate-adaptation-finance-bolsters-defences/Climate adaptation finance models have led to measurable results in Benin Namibia and Ethiopia AU report finds. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:47:33 GMT+0000Béatrice Longmene Kazehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/heat-linked-to-fewer-male-births-in-africa-study-finds/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/heat-linked-to-fewer-male-births-in-africa-study-finds/Heat exposure in early pregnancy may be reducing male births in Africa, study finds. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:26:58 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 08:18:38 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/breakthrough-sickle-cell-gene-therapy-a-distant-hope-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/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 11:45:06 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/one-health-strong-on-paper-weak-where-outbreaks-begin/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/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 03:00:34 GMT+0000Albert Oppong-Ansahhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/why-nigeria-may-be-missing-silent-mpox-transmission/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/why-nigeria-may-be-missing-silent-mpox-transmission/Researchers report undetected mpox exposure in Nigeria, highlighting blind spots in symptom-based disease surveillance. Tue, 3 Feb 2026 04:40:20 GMT+0000Abdulrahman Olagunjuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/81359-2/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/81359-2/African scientists push for regional pharmaceutical product development as donor funding declines. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:31:42 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/article/%articletype%/how-climate-change-is-burning-kenyas-outdoor-workers/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/article/%articletype%/how-climate-change-is-burning-kenyas-outdoor-workers/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:59:09 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-pushes-back-on-us-health-deals-over-data-power/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/news/africa-pushes-back-on-us-health-deals-over-data-power/Public health experts in Africa say US health deals risk shifting control of data and pathogens away from the continent. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:55:16 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/crop-loss-deepens-food-insecurity-across-africa/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/crop-loss-deepens-food-insecurity-across-africa/New modelling shows climate shocks and pests are driving crop losses across Africa, with rising costs for farmers and food systems. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:48:05 GMT+0000Ijeoma Ukazuhttps://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/why-africas-outbreak-warnings-still-arrive-too-late/https://www.scidev.net/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/why-africas-outbreak-warnings-still-arrive-too-late/One Health surveillance must cut across all sectors and cover hard-to-reach places writes Paul Adepoju Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:47:49 GMT+0000Paul Adepoju