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22 Apr 2026
Africa at a turning point on World Malaria Day
On World Malaria Day (25 April) Africa faces slowing health gains after two decades of progress. In 2024 most global malaria cases and deaths were in Africa; experts call for local research, integrated care and stronger institutions.
Photo by Michael Ali, Unsplash
10 Apr 2026
AI increases online abuse of women in Nigeria
Generative AI tools on social media have made gender-based online violence in Nigeria worse. Investigations show AI was used to create non-consensual sexual images and reports warn the problem could grow without stronger rules and design changes.
9 Apr 2026
Wastewater surveillance reveals antibiotic resistance across Indian cities
A study of sewage from four Indian cities found many antibiotic resistance genes and similar resistance patterns. The 2025 National Action Plan and experts promote wider wastewater surveillance, but critics warn of weak implementation.
31 Mar 2026
Highly processed foods are almost always in binge eating
A review of research finds that highly processed foods appear in most binge-eating episodes, while minimally processed foods are rare. The authors say this pattern could change prevention and treatment and appears in a specialist journal.
27 Mar 2026
More electric vehicles could lower US energy costs
A study finds rapid adoption of electric vehicles by 2035 could cut US household energy bills, reduce oil imports and raise exports. Authors say benefits are now uncertain after recent federal rollbacks and call for a nationwide strategy.
24 Mar 2026
AI tool to improve cause-of-death data in low-income countries
Researchers created CODA, an AI tool to give more accurate causes of death in low-income countries where few deaths have documented causes. CODA can work in communities and health facilities and will begin limited trials.
11 Mar 2026
Local climate adaptation must be central to African planning
A new study warns that locally led climate adaptation must be part of national planning in Africa. It says efforts are fragmented, underfunded and often driven by external priorities, and highlights agriculture and early warning systems.
25 Feb 2026
20 Feb 2026
Some processed foods may be addictive
Researchers say many ultraprocessed products — like snacks, sugary drinks and fast food — share addictive qualities with tobacco. The study urges a shift from blaming individuals toward policies that hold companies accountable for engineered, habit-forming foods.
5 Feb 2026
AI is changing basic health care in sub‑Saharan Africa
Artificial intelligence is already helping basic medical care in parts of sub‑Saharan Africa. Pilot projects in Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda show faster diagnosis, fewer wrong prescriptions and quicker delivery of blood and imaging results.
20 Jan 2026
31 Dec 2025
Clean water reduces child stunting in Mozambique
A University of Notre Dame study using national survey data finds that improved access to safe drinking water lowers the odds of stunting in Mozambican children by about 20%. Improved sanitation showed no independent effect on stunting.