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SciDev.Net swine fever story influences Philippine food law investigation
A SciDev.Net article revealed that culling figures were much higher than those reported by government in the Philippines. Senator Panfilo Lacson called for an inquiry into the ASF crisis, citing the SciDev.Net article – evidence that members of government use SciDev.Net as an information source.
SciDev.Net article helps prompt action on Togo coastal erosion
Togo's coastline is disappearing at a rate of between 1.8 and 5 metres every year. Large-scale infrastructure development has caused sediment erosion. In 2021, a SciDev.Net article drew attention to the plight of Togo’s displaced coastal communities.
Future of 1bn people in South Asia hinges on water pact
Amid rising water demand in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, scientists urge collaboration across river basins.
FRIDAY 22. MARCH 2024
Uncovering missing TB cases ‘key to elimination’
With investment in new technologies to diagnose missing cases, TB can be eliminated, say disease experts.
Antenatal care key to reducing maternal mortality
Women’s health specialists say better antenatal care and innovation can reduce Africa’s high maternal mortality rate.
MONDAY 18. MARCH 2024
Lack of resources threatens research in the Amazon
Brazilian science institutions in the Amazon face difficulties as budgets drop and inflation rises.
FRIDAY 15. MARCH 2024
SPOON Chair improves lives of kids with cerebral palsy
The SPOON Chair has the potential to significantly improve the lives of children with cerebral palsy and their families across Africa.
MONDAY 11. MARCH 2024
Sea cucumber ‘nurseries’ could protect coral reefs
Boosting sea cucumber numbers in the Asia Pacific could restore their vital services to corals, say researchers.
FRIDAY 8. MARCH 2024
Droughts increase HIV risk in rural Africa – study
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a potential surge in HIV due to droughts and their impact on behaviours, researchers warn.
A few hours of spiking air pollution ‘raises death risk’
Short-term exposure to particulate matter during ‘spikes’ in urban air pollution is costing lives, researchers warn.
Asia Pacific tops list of most impacted by weather perils
Asia Pacific states are among the most vulnerable to economic losses resulting from extreme weather events, analysts say.
THURSDAY 7. MARCH 2024
Tales of success, setbacks and advice
African female scientists in academia share tales of successes, setbacks, and advice for the next generation.
THURSDAY 29. FEBRUARY 2024
African scientists slam ‘unequal’ pandemic treaty
A group of African scientists advocate for an approach that considers challenges faced by low- to middle-income countries.
WEDNESDAY 28. FEBRUARY 2024
Repurposing glass waste
Hammed Raif transforms glass waste into useful resources.
MONDAY 26. FEBRUARY 2024
SDGs in Asia – mind the widening gap
Asia Pacific region set to miss SDG targets by 32 years, says UN progress report.
FRIDAY 23. FEBRUARY 2024
Study finds cause of puzzling low use of diarrhoea cure
Misconceptions may be driving the low prescription of lifesaving oral dehydration salts to treat diarrhoea in children.
World soils potassium-deficient in wake of Ukraine war
More potassium is being taken from fields during harvests than added to it in fertilisers, research finds.
‘Funds available’ for research and innovation in Ghana
Other funding channels are open pending the start of Ghana’s US$50 million research fund, official says.
THURSDAY 22. FEBRUARY 2024
Under-threat communities get risk communication help
A new service connects under-threat communities to communication specialists and people in similar situations.
Funding, foreign influence ‘hinder African science progress’
African researchers call for supportive policies, increased funding, and a collaborative approach to R&D to address science-policy gaps.
MONDAY 19. FEBRUARY 2024
Innovation ‘imperative’ for securing rice production
Genetic innovations and AI-driven tech can help mitigate climate risks for rice.
FRIDAY 16. FEBRUARY 2024
Can telemedicine bridge Africa’s healthcare divide?
Africa Science Focus looks at what part telemedicine can play in tackling health inequalities.
Colonial legacies fuel unfair practices in African research
Higher income countries must move away from unfair data practices that undermine African researchers, writes Nicki Tiffin.
THURSDAY 15. FEBRUARY 2024
South Africa steps up cancer data gathering
Cancer patients can register details online to enhance data collection and improve resource allocation.
WEDNESDAY 14. FEBRUARY 2024
World’s tallest railway bridge to aid Kashmir’s growth
Underdeveloped and isolated in winter, Jammu and Kashmir gets a sorely needed lift with a vital new rail link.