SciDev.Net SS Africa

Mass drug campaigns aren’t enough to eliminate schistosomiasis. As regions approach elimination, the disease retreats into hyper-local “hotspots” driven by household practices. Researchers combined fieldwork with AI to map those pockets with precision. bit.ly/4rJ7c4h

In this episode, @AnthonyKioko, CEO of the @cerealgrowerske, explains how delayed responses to pests like fall armyworm can turn preventable threats into major crop losses for farmers. Listen to the full podcast: scidev.net/global/podcast…

In this podcast episode, experts explain why crop loss is such a critical threat to food systems, break down the biological causes behind it, and show how better data can help decision-makers respond more effectively. Listen: scidev.net/global/podcast…

In this podcast episode, Cambria Finegold, Global Director at CABI, explains how climate change is driving crop loss & why building long-term, reliable data on losses is essential for food security & better policy decisions. LISTEN: scidev.net/global/podcast…

Climate change is making pests harder to predict and crop losses more costly for farmers. In this podcast episode, Komi Agboka, a researcher at @icipe explains how AI is now being tested as a way to spot risks earlier before outbreaks wipe out harvests. scidev.net/global/podcast…

Climate change is reshaping farming in Kenya. In this podcast episode, George Waruraya, a smallholder farmer in Kiambu County reflects what many farmers are experiencing on the ground. Listen: scidev.net/global/podcast…

In this podcast episode, Elfatih Abdel-Rahman, senior research scientist at @icipe explains how shifting weather patterns are altering insect behaviour and driving crop losses across Africa. LISTEN: scidev.net/global/podcast…

In this podcast episode, Solveig Danielsen, plant health systems expertat @CABI_News explains why ecosystem health has been sidelined in One Health conversations. Listen to the full podcast: scidev.net/global/podcast… @CABI_Plantwise

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In this podcast episode, @drkikiope , Executive Director of @onehealthdev , breaks down how everyday choices quietly shape disease risks across communities. Listen to the full podcast episode: scidev.net/global/podcast…

In this podcast episode, @setorosae , a R&D scientist at @GAECGH , explains how pesticide residues can enter food, affect nutrition and increase long-term health risks. Listen to the full podcast: scidev.net/global/podcast…

Banana peels, Maize cobs and Sawdust are not waste in Uganda’s Kyaka II refugee camp but fuel. Discover how refugees are cooking with briquettes that burn longer than firewood. Read the full story: scidev.net/sub-saharan-af…

@Novartis "Until now, health workers have had to improvise by using low doses of drugs meant for older children and hoping for the best." - @MMVvoice. Their new drug, Coartem Baby, co-developed with @Novartis, is a safe, precise, and effective solution. More: bit.ly/3JAgeiX

@Novartis Why did it take long? ❌ Myth: Newborns were thought to be protected by maternal antibodies ❌ Reality: Protection fades within weeks, leaving a dangerous gap ❌ Challenge: Newborns are complex & often excluded from clinical trials Read our latest article: bit.ly/3JAgeiX

A huge win for health equity. Every year, 30 million babies are born in malaria-endemic regions. Now, the smallest patients finally have a treatment made for them. Read our latest article: bit.ly/3JAgeiX @Novartis and @MMVvoice #Malaria #Newborns #Innovation #Medicine

We asked Mavis Akuffobea-Essilfie of @csir_ghana how researchers can bring gender, equality, and inclusion into their work. Tune in to the full episode to hear how science councils in Africa are bridging gender gaps in STEM. LISTEN: scidev.net/global/podcast…

What’s the cost of ignoring gender equality in African science councils? @LorenzaLogan, senior research specialist at @HSRCza shares the real impact in our latest podcast episode. Tune into to hear how science councils are bridging gender gaps. LISTEN: scidev.net/global/podcast…

Hildegalda Mushi, a senior researcher at the @costechTANZANIA, breaks down the stark gender gaps in STEM across the country. Watch the full conversation to hear the programs they’ve launched to close the gap. WATCH: youtu.be/7Bzm1ON3asA PODCAST: scidev.net/global/podcast…

In this episode, we explore the ongoing efforts to foster gender inclusion within science granting councils of @NCSTMw, @costechTANZANIA and @csir_ghana. @LorenzaLogan of @HSRCza highlights plans to sustain these projects. LISTEN: scidev.net/global/podcast…

Over-reliance on one type of food can weaken the entire food system. In this episode, Zippy Shiyoya, director at the Institute of Packaging Professionals of Kenya, shares how over-reliance on certain foods can be stopped. LISTEN: scidev.net/global/podcast…