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Extreme heat increasing pregnancy complications - survey

A survey of more than 1,000 healthcare workers raises the alarm on heat-related pregnancy complications and harm to babies.

9 Oct 2026

4 min read

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A doctor performs a regular check up of a pregnant woman at a hospital in Attapeu province, Laos. Extreme heat is increasing the risks faced by pregnant women and their babies around the world. Copyright: ILO Asia-Pacific (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

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Measles cases in the Americas have almost tripled already in 2026 compared to the number recorded for the whole of 2025, as vaccine coverage declines. Copyright: Enlace Latino NC CC BY-ND 4.0 Deed

Measles vaccine push urged in Americas after World Cup

21 Sep 2026

5 min read

Cross-posts Measles Outbreaks

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned of hotter-than-average temperatures around the globe in July and August. Copyright: Courtesy of WMO

El Niño early action urged as extreme weather looms

20 Jul 2026

12 min read

Cross-posts Climate change

A filarial worm, one of the causative agents of Elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasis). Researchers in Tanzania say eliminating the disease reduced susceptibility to HIV infection. Copyright: CDC

Treating elephantiasis cuts HIV risk in Tanzania

2 Jul 2026

5 min read

Cross-posts HIV Research summary

Effective treatments for cryptococcal meningitis exist, but they are often too expensive according to the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi). Copyright: Courtesy of DNDi

Cryptococcal meningitis: Africa’s neglected HIV killer

1 Jul 2026

6 min read

Cross-posts HIV

Health personnel dressing up in personal protective equipment (PPE) during a 2015 Ebola outbreak in Liberia. The 2014-16 West Africa Ebola epidemic catalysed a wave of investment in Africa’s response capacity. Copyright: UNMEER (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Ebola response highlights value of African science

25 Jun 2026

6 min read

Cross-posts Ebola Outbreaks

A police post in Guinea with 'Stop Ebola' message during an outbreak in 2023. In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, high levels of insecurity are complicating containment efforts says, Githinji Gitahi, CEO of Amref Health Africa. Copyright: UNICEF Guinea

DRC Ebola outbreak exposes community health gaps

29 May 2026

5 min read

Cross-posts Ebola Outbreaks

A nurse shares educational materials with mother to protect her family from malaria. Copyright: Raw Pixel (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Africa’s malaria fight needs stronger local research

22 Apr 2026

4 min read

Cross-posts Malaria

A soil sample. In Kerala, India, a new microbiome research hub aims to identify key soil microbes for sustainable solutions to health and environmental challenges. Copyright: Victor Dueñas Teixeira on Unsplash

Q&A: Kerala taps microbe for health, farming gains

9 Apr 2026

5 min read

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A young boy receiving his dose of liquid antibiotic. Previous research shows antimicrobial resistance contributes to more than four million deaths each year. Copyright: © Raul Vasquez (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Few new antibiotics for children, report warns

11 Mar 2026

5 min read

Cross-posts Antimicrobial resistance

COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12-14 in India in March 2022. According to Gagandeep Kang, vaccines are key to protecting the vulnerable and preventing future pandemics in the country. Copyright: Suyash Dwivedi (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Q&A: ‘India must ready tools to prevent virus outbreaks’

26 Jan 2026

5 min read

Cross-posts Pandemic preparedness Rotavirus

The American University in Cairo and Egyptian biotech firm Minapharm are working towards Africa's first biotech academy. Copyright: Photo by Freerange Public Domain Archives from Freerange Stock

Egypt partnership targets African biotech academy

7 Jan 2026

3 min read

Cross-posts Made in Africa

The Butantan Institute has already produced more than one million doses of the Butantan-DV vaccine. Copyright: André Rico/Butantan Institute for SciDev.Net

Single-dose dengue vaccine ‘will help Amazon communities’

4 Dec 2025

5 min read

Cross-posts Dengue Climate change

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