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Mercury and lead threaten Latin American communities
Artisanal mining as well as industrial activities and waste disposal spread toxic heavy metals in the Amazon region, affecting particularly children health.
Storm brews over South African ship-based energy plan
Deal to end South Africa’s energy crisis in the offing.
WHO issues guidance for GM mosquito development
Genetically modified mosquitoes are used worldwide to fight the spreading of diseases. But this technique must be used with care.
Low-cost computers ‘democratising science’
Using low-cost equipment would boost research and education, especially in developing countries.
Why sharing bio-imaging tech is crucial to global health
Bioimaging technologies must be expanded for global health.
Africa has highest COVID-19 death rate of critically ill
A survey of 10 African countries found that a lack of intensive care beds and medical resources led to worse outcomes associated with COVID-19 in Africa than in the rest of the world.
Research colonialism still plagues Africa – Part 3
Scientists seeking to establish fair collaborations
Research colonialism still plagues Africa – Part 2
Africa shouldn’t try to adopt the scientific system from the global North without criticism.
Research colonialism still plagues Africa – Part 1
Tokenism, top-down management and inequality still plague African research collaborations with the developed world.
Three-drug combo ‘cures 90 per cent of severe TB cases’
A promise for shorter and less expensive treatments
