Microplastics — plastic particles less than five millimetres long — present a serious health risk to humans and wildlife.
Africa’s Cholera Resurgence Exposes Funding Failures
In 2024, more than 175,000 cases of cholera and 2,700 deaths were reported in Southern and Eastern African countries.
In 2024, more than 175,000 cases of cholera and 2,700 deaths were reported in Southern and Eastern African countries.
Switching Wildlife for Livestock Fosters Harmful Pests
Spider decline raises risk of diseases spread by ticks and mites
Spider decline raises risk of diseases spread by ticks and mites
African Fishers ‘Ignored’ Despite Vital Role
Small-scale fishers in Africa make huge contribution to diets, livelihoods
Small-scale fishers in Africa make huge contribution to diets, livelihoods
Life-Saving HIV Drugs Missing in Africa as U.S. Halts Aid
Africa CDC warns of up to four million HIV-related deaths a year if freeze continues.
Africa CDC warns of up to four million HIV-related deaths a year if freeze continues.
Delhi Pollution Policy in Doubt Over Crop Burning Data
Air pollution in Delhi is one of the world’s worst, especially during winter months
Air pollution in Delhi is one of the world’s worst, especially during winter months
Global Aid Sector Reeling as Trump Dismantles USAID
NGOs impacted globally by funding pause, job losses
NGOs impacted globally by funding pause, job losses
Trump’s WHO Withdrawal Will Be Felt by the Poorest
Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) puts the lives of millions of people in poorer countries at risk.
Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) puts the lives of millions of people in poorer countries at risk.
Tanzania Confirms Second Marburg Outbreak After WHO Chief Visit
Twenty-five suspected cases test negative as officials probe source of earlier reported deaths.
Twenty-five suspected cases test negative as officials probe source of earlier reported deaths.
Climate Science Must Unlock Solutions in New Era
New research must fill evidence gaps to reduce agricultural emissions, improve food systems
New research must fill evidence gaps to reduce agricultural emissions, improve food systems
AI Chatbot Deployed to Target Drug Resistance
Researchers developed AI chatbot to guide policymakers
Researchers developed AI chatbot to guide policymakers
AI Diagnostics Can Ease Health Crisis in War-Torn Sudan
[DOHA] Sudanese health authorities are turning to AI to strengthen health systems after dozens of doctors were killed in the country’s almost two-year long civil war, according to a senior official.
[DOHA] Sudanese health authorities are turning to AI to strengthen health systems after dozens of doctors were killed in the country’s almost two-year long civil war, according to a senior official.
Q&A: Malaria Fight Needs Whole-of-Society Approach
Holistic strategies needed to tackle inequity, anti-malaria resistance
Holistic strategies needed to tackle inequity, anti-malaria resistance
Southeast Asia’s Obesity Epidemic Demands Radical Shift
Obesity is rapidly increasing in Southeast Asia, fuelling rise in related diseases.
Obesity is rapidly increasing in Southeast Asia, fuelling rise in related diseases
Universal Health Coverage Is Not an Impossible Goal
Interventions in Kenya, Ethiopia offer lessons for resilience and equity
Interventions in Kenya, Ethiopia offer lessons for resilience and equity
Why African Men Should Get Tested for Prostate Cancer
Genetic research reveals African men face higher risks
Genetic research reveals African men face higher risks