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Three Zimbabweans evacuated from Ascension Island are under quarantine after possible hantavirus exposure linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. scidev.net/global/news/lo…

A hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has triggered quarantines and cross-border surveillance in Southern Africa. @WHO says 11 cases and three deaths have been reported. scidev.net/global/news/lo…

Demand for lenacapavir, the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, is already outpacing supply in parts of Africa. @MSF says 70 doses at one Eswatini clinic were gone within weeks. scidev.net/global/news/hi…

🔊MSF Scientific Days 2026 is next week! 📅Wednesday 20 May | ⏰ 9:30–17:30 A full day of research from conflict and crisis settings — showing how evidence can improve care where it’s needed most. Register here-msf.org.uk/msf-scientific… #MSFScidays

Only 12–15% of climate adaptation finance in Africa comes from the private sector. This article was supported by @GHS scidev.net/global/support…

“Universities are centres of hope.” Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani says the biggest damage from airstrikes may be to the ambitions of young researchers as campuses and labs across Iran face prolonged disruption. buff.ly/OgAaNfq

📢 Decades of progress in Africa are under pressure. The challenge now isn’t just new tools; it’s building integrated, resilient systems that can use them effectively. 💡 Initiatives like #CHAMPS are already informing policy on child mortality and antimicrobial resistance. Real-time data can save lives. 🟠 tinyurl.com/5f2y3dh6 Via @SciDevNet | #GlobalHealth

Agricultural innovations don't always translate into impact. Eduardo Garcia, data scientist at @IITA_CGIAR explains how differences in climate, soil and farming systems affect what works in practice. Listen to the full podcast: scidev.net/global/podcast…

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.@UNESCO has condemned attacks on Iranian universities after officials reported damage to more than 30 campuses and labs since February. The agency warned the disruption could weaken research systems and scientific cooperation. scidev.net/global/news/ir…

Two @WHO-recommended malaria vaccines are now in 25 countries. But with 4 doses required, success hinges on health systems already under strain. scidev.net/global/feature…

Farmers are getting advice. But that doesn’t mean they can always use it. Lilian Kirwa, product manager, iShamba Limited explains how iShamba platform works, the challenges of adoption, and what needs to change. Listen to the full podcast: scidev.net/global/podcast…

“We always knew they (malaria vaccines) would not be a magic bullet,” says @JHMRImalaria deputy director Photini Sinnis. Malaria vaccines are rolling out across Africa, but success will depend on how well they are delivered. scidev.net/global/feature…

The shift to clean energy is increasing demand for critical minerals, but a new @UN report shows the impact is not evenly shared. Mining activities are contributing to water pollution and shortages in some of the world’s poorest communities.scidev.net/global/news/ru…

Nice exploration of how agricultural research can help farmers adapt to a changing climate - featuring work by @BiovIntCIAT_eng and @kalromkulima

Demand for critical minerals has tripled since 2010 and could quadruple by 2050. But the environmental and health costs are falling on poorer regions. scidev.net/global/news/ru…

In Kenya, farmers describe drought, floods and seasons they can no longer predict. But they are also adapting through new crops, irrigation and mobile farming advice. Listen to the full podcast to know what experts say must happen next: scidev.net/global/podcast…

“Ongoing conflict can significantly disrupt surveillance systems,” warns researcher Asadollah Hosseini-Chegeni. Conflict in the Gulf could delay efforts to contain fall armyworm, a crop pest that can cut maize yields by up to 60%. scidev.net/global/news/ir…

Climate change is already affecting farming across Africa, with shifting weather patterns making food production more uncertain. This episode of Africa Science Focus explores how researchers and farmers are working together to test solutions. scidev.net/global/podcast…