Nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life should be a core measurement of development progress, argues former Ethiopian deputy prime minister Demeke Mekonnen.

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The Americas reports record levels of measles as vaccination coverage declines and football World Cup fuels transmission.

Maldives digital health push reduces premature deaths from non-communicable diseases such as cancer.

Vaccine development to fight Bundibugyo Ebola virus advances while the outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo moves at unprecedented speed.

Some Liberian women with obstetric fistula spend years seeking treatment as specialist care remains limited.

Tanzanian researchers team up with journalists to protect banana farmers from the destructive banana bunchy top virus.

Ice and rock collapse likely triggered catastrophic flood in Nepal, highlighting need for high-tech monitoring of multiple threats.

Nigeria's paediatric radiation oncology pioneer says saving children with cancer means saving their caregivers too

New HIV treatment and prevention options hailed at the International AIDS Conference offer greater choice, but is it enough?

Researchers use aerial surveys and modelling to study birdlife on one of Africa's least accessible wetlands.

Liquid biopsy test for Burkitt lymphoma proved quick and accurate in East African studies.

Transgender women in Bihar state lost welfare payments after India amended its transgender rights laws.

Forecasters warn rapidly intensifying El Niño could be among strongest yet as regions worldwide brace for impacts.

Zimbabwe is using telehealth and empathy-led care to reconnect deported migrants with HIV treatment.

South Africa scientist Jaymi Leigh January says her biosensors can detect disease biomarkers before serious harm is caused.

Regional AI plan agreed by 20 countries includes new expert group to combat disinformation.

Doctors say more diagnostic testing is needed for cryptococcal meningitis, a deadly disease affecting people with HIV.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s top Ebola scientist says work is underway to develop a monoclonal antibody against the Bundibugyo species of the virus.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s top Ebola scientist says work is underway to develop a monoclonal antibody against the Bundibugyo species of the virus.

Doctors say more diagnostic testing is needed for cryptococcal meningitis, a deadly disease affecting people with HIV.

With African scientists leading the way in the latest Ebola response, Catherine Kyobutungi makes the case for long-term investment.

Surface ozone is rising above safe levels during India’s pre-monsoon heatwaves, fuelling health problems, study finds.

Communities are angry that other health threats facing the country have been ignored, officials say.

Kenyan fish farmers are using AI-powered alerts to dodge the die-offs that once wiped out their stock.

Communities are angry that other health threats facing the country have been ignored, officials say.

Researchers say elephantiasis elimination should be included in HIV prevention strategies.

Prosthetic supplies and ongoing care are urgently needed for Gaza’s child amputees, writes Neena Bhandari.

Unregulated online sales of portable ultrasound devices are facilitating covert sex-determination and abortion networks in India, write Jigyasa Mishra and Mahima Jain.

Researchers say better livestock feed could reduce methane emissions and improve productivity.

Informal workers and women are among those most at risk as poor infrastructure compounds heat risks.

Scientists race to build the first Bundibugyo vaccine as Ebola crosses borders with no cure in sight.

As the DRC battles a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, investment in community health surveillance is critical, writes Githinji Gitahi.

Uganda moves to trace contacts, cancels pilgrimage after rare Ebola strain crosses from DRC.

Mining of minerals such as lithium and cobalt risks eroding water security in DRC and parts of Latin America, UN report warns.

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Uganda moves to trace contacts, cancels pilgrimage after rare Ebola strain crosses from DRC.

Four-dose malaria vaccines must go hand-in-hand with existing tools for greatest impact, say experts.

Confirmed hantavirus cases in Zimbabwe and South Africa trigger heightened surveillance.

Health charities warn of depleted stocks and unequal access to new HIV drug in early adopter countries.

Science leaders warn of ‘brain drain’ and stalled scientific progress after airstrikes hit more than 30 universities.

Four-dose malaria vaccines must go hand-in-hand with existing tools for greatest impact, say experts.

Mining of minerals such as lithium and cobalt risks eroding water security in DRC and parts of Latin America, UN report warns.

Conflict in the Middle East could hamper Iran’s response to the devastating crop pest, fall armyworm, experts warn.

Researchers in Kenya are testing which climate-resilient agricultural practices work for smallholder farms.

Food security experts say sustainable farming, like agroecology, can reduce dependency on fertilisers imported via the Strait of Hormuz.

As progress on malaria stalls, the case for local research in Africa is stronger than ever, as , key indicators are beginning to stall.

Almost one million people in Argentina have signed a legal injunction to protect glaciers and surrounding waterways following reforms.

Women on Nigerian social media are embracing herbal rings said to prevent pregnancy, but scientists say evidence remains limited.