Why Nigeria needs to manage electronic waste better
In most of Nigeria’s cities, there are visible piles of refuse that have built up on roads, river banks and...
Coronavirus: corruption in health care could get in the way of Nigeria’s response
Since President Muhammadu Buhari came to power in Nigeria in 2015, anti-corruption has been at the heart of his administration....
What if the vaccine or drugs don’t save us? Plan B for coronavirus means research on alternatives is urgently needed
The curve of the COVID-19 epidemic has been flattened in many countries around the world, and it hasn’t been new...
How African genetic studies offer hope for preventing a common cause of blindness
Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the world. It’s estimated that by 2040 there will be...
Africa must make sure it’s part of the search for a coronavirus vaccine
The search for a COVID-19 vaccine has sparked international media controversy and negative sentiment around the potential harm of people...
Five ways academics can manage COVID-19 shutdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has begun affecting a range of African countries where infection rates have been rising, though not at...
South Africa needs to end the lockdown: here’s a blueprint for its replacement
The public debate on strategies to tackle COVID-19 often unhelpfully positions health and economic considerations in a diametric fashion –...
