Research into the venom of the Indian black scorpion has led to a possible new antivenom specific to the species.

WHO-licensed Nigerian factory to address test kit shortages following USAID funding cuts to health programmes.

[DAR ES SALAAM, SciDev.Net] Tanzanian scientists say finding gene variants that predict a sickle cell patient’s response to drugs should pave the way for DNA testing before treatment, to improve ...

Water projects in arid Middle Eastern countries face an uncertain future amid US and other international aid cuts.

Les Philippines proposent une technologie qui permet aux éleveurs de diagnostiquer eux-mêmes la maladie dans un contexte où ...

African Swine Fever, which causes haemorrhagic fever in pigs, has had a devastating effect on the country’s swine industry, ...

[KIGALI, SciDev.Net] After years of progress in reducing malaria cases, Rwanda is confronting a surprising resurgence and ...

Data centres use vast amounts of water for electricity generation and cooling Centres planned in countries affected by water scarcity as AI adoption soars Stronger regulation, monitoring, reporting ...

Scientists uncover new gut microbes in Africa and say their findings could help make medicines more effective.

SciDevNet uncovers the ‘silent killer’ of food and water contamination in West Africa, as statistics show related hospital outpatient cases.

A new fish smoking kiln designed to reduce cancer risks is helping women fish processors in Uganda increase sales and stay healthy.

Laura Hood summarises the latest data on the world's biodiversity, with facts and figures on its value and efforts to conserve it.