Collaboration for sustainable Amazon food production
Latin American scientists teaming up with rural producers and Amazon river communities to enhance food production.
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Why Ethics Matters in Science
In this episode of Africa Science Focus, our reporter Michael Kaloki speaks with African researchers on the importance of ethics in science.
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Malawi and Mozambique combat wild poliovirus
Southern African countries beat polio resurgence via quick testing, rapid response and mass vaccination campaigns.
Justice Baidoo Poliovirus Outbreak Response Assessment Africa Science Focus Southern African Science Focus Scidev Net
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Big brands 'failing to curb plastic sachet use'
A plastics audit in Asia lists big global and regional brands as top contributors to sachet pollution.
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Q&A: Centre of gravity shifting on data – WHO's Farrar
WHO chief scientist Jeremy Farrar talks to SciDev.Net about the status of health data in the global South.
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Can drones and AI fly Africa to the next level?
Technology professionals explore how artificial intelligence and drones can transform industries in Africa.
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Q&A: Bridging the gap between science and policymaking
Objective science-for-policy advice is a key concern for the science advisory body INGSA, meeting in Kigali this week.
Mobolanji Oladoyin Odubanjo International Network For Science Advice International Network For Government Science Advice International Conference On Science Advice To Governments International Science Council International Network For Governmental Science Advice
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Reviving use of local seeds in African farming
Growing more local seeds in Africa can solve the region’s food insecurity and climate problems.
South Africa Siphiwe Sithole Mariam Mayet Earthlore Foundation African Centre Of Biodiversity Africa Science Focus
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Unwrapping Africa's food packaging problems
High production cost and limited resources make safe packaging a challenge.
Michael Kaloki Institute Of Packaging Professionals Kenya Science Granting Councils Initiative Africa Science Focus Zippy Shiyoya Packaging Professionals Kenya
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Nigeria failing to meet healthcare funding commitments
Nigeria's health budget remains well below the 15 per cent commitment, harming health outcomes, say medics.
South Africa Abuja Federal Capital Territory Ifeanyi Nsofor Uche Ojinmah Ipalibo Banigo Nigerian Association Of Resident Doctors
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