How would a twice-yearly injection that reduces #HIV infections by 96% change the landscape of HIV prevention in Africa? Lenacapavir, a breakthrough drug, might be the game-changer we need — but will it be affordable and accessible? https://lnkd.in/dGVnSv-Q
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SciDev.Net is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing reliable and authoritative information about science and technology for the developing world. Through our website www.scidev.net we give policymakers, researchers, the media and civil society information and a platform to explore how science and technology can reduce poverty, improve health and raise standards of living around the world. We also build developing countries’ capacity for communicating science and technology through our regional networks of committed individuals and organisations, practical guidance and specialist workshops. Our main office is based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire but we have a worldwide network of registered users, advisors, consultants and freelance journalists, predominantly from developing countries, who drive our activities and vision.
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For [the #HIV response] to be truly African-owned and led, we must lead from the front, financing and driving the agenda." - Izukanji Sikazwe and Magda Robalo in SciDev.Net
Africa must champion HIV response to secure success
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SciDev.Net: 1 year, 41 podcast episodes, numerous impacts. I’m proud to be part of an amazing podcast/editorial team telling Sub-Saharan Africa’s science, tech, and development stories. Here are some of my favorite episodes: - Can Science heal Nigeria’s sacred Osun river: https://lnkd.in/db2x3xBs - Burning e-waste contaminating Breast milk in Ghana: https://lnkd.in/dF7R_2kV - Nigeria’s breast milk bank a lifeline for babies: https://lnkd.in/dztRYfAF - Anti-HIV Vagina ring limited by cost, access: https://lnkd.in/d76mNCEb - Reviving use of local seeds in African farming: https://lnkd.in/damfHSkD - Women with disability battle sexual health challenges: https://lnkd.in/dF7R_2kV - Inclusive policies key to expanding women’s tech access https://lnkd.in/dwckzxVk Excited to continue amplifying critical voices and stories in the years to come!
Can science heal Nigeria’s sacred Osun River?
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How did India and Pakistan, two of the world's most populous countries, eliminate trachoma—a leading cause of blindness? https://lnkd.in/dtvQNTMY
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A recent study shows that heatwaves, storms, and floods could increase rates of violence against women long after the disaster strikes.
How extreme weather is fuelling violence against women
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Two common ingredients in chewing gum—lecithin and Arabic gum—could be the key to helping Nile tilapia survive and thrive in colder waters. https://lnkd.in/gyW_J8dJ
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Have you ever considered how climate change impacts women’s safety? A recent study shows that heatwaves, storms, and floods could increase rates of violence against women long after the disaster strikes
How extreme weather is fuelling violence against women
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A global study reveals that in just two years, #mentalhealth harm rose significantly, with Sub-Saharan Africa seeing a 30% rise in affected individuals. This mental health wave has touched every corner of the world—click to explore why. #WorldMentalHealthDay
World still in shadow of COVID-19 mental health legacy
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Without proper data collection, Africa can’t effectively fight its rising #mentalhealth crisis or non-communicable diseases like cancer. Explore why health officials are calling this a critical roadblock. #WorldMentalHealthDay
Data crucial for Africa's mental health response
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