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“Plasmodium has no defence against it.”
With transmission-blocking effects and a novel mode of action, GanLum may be the most significant #malaria advance since 1999.
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New malaria drug heralds resistance breakthrough
If approved, GanLum would be the first new malaria treatment since 1999.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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A rapid test trusted across Southeast Asia is under fire after researchers found it failing to detect most #malaria cases in border communities. The concern isn’t abstract — missed diagnoses in remote areas can cost lives.
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Malaria rapid diagnostic test ‘not fit for purpose’
Researchers say a widely used malaria test is giving too many false-negative results in Southeast Asia.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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As #COP30 unfolds in Brazil, Indigenous voices from the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia are rising together. A new global report reveals how industrial extraction is threatening their lands, and why their protection is crucial for the planet.
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COP30: Indigenous people demand protection for forests
Extractive industries threaten millions of hectares of forest—and the indigenous communities who live there.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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“Here, we sell what people can afford.”
Across Latin America, unlabelled cosmetics, some with banned ingredients, flood markets while regulators look away. “If you want quality, go buy from Aruma,” said one vendor.
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Toxic beauty: health risks of Latin America’s cosmetics trade
Arsenic, mercury and other toxic metals are found in beauty products widely available in Peru, Mexico and Brazil.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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A study has mapped very high to ultra-high contamination across 99% of the Junín basin. Scientists refer to it as a “critical contamination crisis” with significant human health risks.
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Metal contamination ‘critical’ in Peruvian highlands
Dangerous levels of arsenic and other toxins are putting communities in Peru’s Junín Lake region at risk of cancer.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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AI’s success in forecasting India’s monsoon is driving a global shift in weather science. The University of Chicago, with support from the Gates Foundation, is benchmarking models in Africa to tackle heatwaves and rainy seasons.
#SciComm #AI

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India’s AI monsoon predictions ‘inspire investment’
Gates Foundation invests in weather prediction benchmarking in Africa after success of India’s AI model.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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October 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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“Africa must finance its own priorities,” says Africa CDC’s Dr. Landry Dongmo Tsague.
From digital transformation to sustainable health funding, the message from #CPHIA2025 is clear: self-reliance is the new frontier.
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Q&A: 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.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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With global aid shrinking, Africa’s policymakers are betting on science and solidarity. The Africa CDC’s plan at #CPHIA2025 could make the continent a #vaccine powerhouse.
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‘Turn crisis into opportunity’ - African health leaders
Health leaders meeting in South Africa highlight progress in regional vaccine manufacturing.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Heat and humidity are costing garment workers in #Bangladesh their health and income. Researchers have found that simple, affordable cooling strategies could protect workers and keep factories productive, without the carbon cost of AC.
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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.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Senegal has activated a nationwide, one-health campaign against Rift Valley fever, combining surveillance, livestock vaccination, and drone-aided mosquito control—a science-driven response to a growing threat.
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Senegal steps up Rift Valley Fever response
Health officials warn against self-medication as Rift Valley Fever spreads across Senegal.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Researchers across Mexico are calling for science-driven regulation as the country isn't moving forward in its' gene-editing laws.
They say CRISPR isn’t the same as GMOs and could help farmers tackle drought and hunger.
#SciComm #GMO #CRISPR

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Mexico’s scientists urge rules on gene-edited crops
Mexican scientists call for regulations to distinguish between gene-edited and genetically modified (GM) crops.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Health systems across Asia-Pacific face the twin threats of climate change and misinformation. But @whowpro.bsky.social WHO’s new regional roadmap offers hope for a more resilient, better-prepared future.
#SciComm #GlobalHealth #Healthfinancing

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Q&A: 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.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Science became Gaza’s silent resistance: powering homes, purifying water, feeding communities. As the ceasefire begins, SciDev.Net reflects on these extraordinary acts of survival.
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Gaza war documented in stories of resilience
SciDev.Net looks back at the stories of resilience that emerged amid the devastation.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Africa’s science future depends on investment, not aid. Accelerating the African Medicines Agency and vaccine manufacturing is how the continent safeguards both its people and its economy.
This is the opinion of health experts on the continent.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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In Latin America’s rapidly warming cities, the fight against climate change may begin at home — with paint, sunlight and airflow. A study highlights how simple design shifts can protect millions.
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Climate-smart housing design helps cities beat the heat
Architecture experts find low-cost solutions for comfort in our warming climate.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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🧬 HPV vaccine impact after 17 years

A study of 2,335 young women found big drops in HPV infections among both vaccinated and unvaccinated groups, showing strong herd protection and long-term effectiveness.

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Population-Level Effectiveness and Herd Protection 17 Years After HPV Vaccine
This cross-sectional study investigates population-level effectiveness and herd protection in the first 17 years after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among adolescent girls and young women at ...
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October 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Funding cuts threaten the delivery of a new HIV prevention injection that is set to roll out in 2027.
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Broader access urged for affordable HIV drug
Access gaps remain for HIV drug lenacapavir despite $US40-a-year price-tag, campaigners say.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Big news in #HIV prevention: a $40-a-year injection is coming to 120 countries. But critics warn that restrictive licensing will leave Latin America, Asia, & North Africa behind.
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Broader access urged for affordable HIV drug
Access gaps remain for HIV drug lenacapavir despite $US40-a-year price-tag, campaigners say.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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A new study reveals an urgent crisis in northeastern Uganda. With 90% of Salmonella strains resistant to key antibiotics, children’s survival is under threat, and whole households risk being left too sick to work.
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Drug-resistant Salmonella rife in Uganda’s poorest region
Food and water samples in Uganda’s Karamoja region show high levels of drug-resistant Salmonella.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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UN agencies are calling for more funding to tackle the crisis, because survival shouldn't require choosing between bullets and bacteria.

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Cholera spreads across every state in Sudan
Rains and floods threaten to worsen a cholera crisis that has spread to the whole of Sudan.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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A study has found alarming levels of antibiotic resistance in Karamoja, Uganda. With 90% of Salmonella strains resistant to azithromycin, common treatments are failing, leaving children and families vulnerable.
#SciComm #Antimicrobialresistance

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Drug-resistant Salmonella rife in Uganda’s poorest region
Food and water samples in Uganda’s Karamoja region show high levels of drug-resistant Salmonella.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Did you know that Africa has the highest rate of #suicide in the world and the lowest per capita spending on #mentalhealth?

In this episode of Africa Science Focus, we speak to health experts on how to turn the tide of this worrying trend.
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Turning the suicide tide in Africa - Africa Science Focus
Africa is battling a suicide and mental health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, the region has the highest number of suicide cases in the world with around 11 people per 100, 000 dy...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Sudan’s cholera crisis shows no signs of slowing: 133 areas across all 18 states report outbreaks. War and floods have left families with no access to safe water. More details at SciDev[dot]Net.
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Cholera spreads across every state in Sudan
Rains and floods threaten to worsen a cholera crisis that has spread to the whole of Sudan.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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What happens when students have talent but no guidance? In #Cameroon, an AI tutor called OSIA is helping youth discover their strengths, prepare for exams, and plan careers.
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AI careers advisor helps students find ‘hidden talents’
A locally developed AI platform is helping students in Cameroon navigate academic choices.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM