Nigeria’s energy future might just be blowing in the wind. A team of Nigerian researchers has developed AirVolt, a wind power solution that operates efficiently even in low wind areas with support from SGCIAfrica scidev.net/global/support…

New research published in nature shows that vaccinating high-risk populations in #WestAfrica could prevent up to 4,400 deaths. This crucial study highlights the urgency of tackling #Lassafever. Click to read more! #PublicHealth scidev.net/global/news/hi…

EurekAlert! is excited to collaborate with SciDev.Net in our first #SciComm workshop in #Portuguese! 🌍🔬 Participants will learn how to amplify their scientific communication to media, policymakers and the public. 📢 See you there! cabi.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

.EurekAlert! está animado para colaborar com SciDev.Net em nosso primeiro curso de #divulgaçãocientífica em #Portugues! 🔬Os participantes aprenderão como ampliar a divulgação científica para a mídia, os formuladores de políticas e os diversos público. brnw.ch/21wMllL

Did you know that #Lassafever infects 2.7 million people every year—ten times more than previously thought? With no licensed #vaccines or treatments, could this be West Africa's hidden pandemic threat? scidev.net/global/news/hi…

#ArtificialIntelligence and traditional medicine may seem like polar opposites, but African researchers are harnessing both to advance drug discovery on the continent. Read more: bit.ly/3Td0JiO Via SciDev.Net

Extreme heat is intensifying in cities across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, posing serious risks to those without access to cooling green spaces. Discover the latest findings on urban cooling capacity and how it can save lives in vulnerable regions. scidev.net/global/news/wo…

Debora MacKenzie pens a fab piece from David Smith et al #LassaFever study. NTD_Modelling Big Data Institute University of Liverpool CEPI

Did you know that many cities in low and middle-income countries are facing intensified extreme heat due to a lack of cooling #greenspaces? Discover how urban greenery can be a game-changer in combating climate change's deadly effects. scidev.net/global/news/wo…

Authorities in Malawi are investigating a tragic wave of dog deaths linked to aflatoxin contamination in pet food ingredients like maize and grains. With over 450 fatalities reported, this deadly toxin poses a serious threat. scidev.net/global/news/ma…

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Preliminary investigations suggest a link to aflatoxin contamination could be behind the sudden deaths of hundreds of dogs in Malawi but what does this mean for pet owners and food safety in the region? bit.ly/3XxIUxt

More people are at risk from deadly Lassa fever than we thought: research reveals. With climate change fuelling its spread, the need for prevention and vaccination in high-risk areas is more critical than ever to save more lives and reduce its economic impacts. Find out more in

#LassaFever is spreading faster than expected—infecting 2.7 million people a year. Here’s what you need to know to stay ahead of this deadly virus: bit.ly/4d02APd Via SciDev.Net

To truly succeed, aligning food safety standards will be essential, as Africa launches the world’s largest free trade bloc, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). bit.ly/4gjWR9w