Africa
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New method of killing malaria parasite
British scientists have discovered a novel way of killing the parasite that causes malaria in humans. Read more
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Alarm as new HIV escapes Africa
A rare type of HIV has now reached France, it was revealed today. Read more
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Student gets artificial windpipe
A geology student from Eritrea has become the latest beneficiary of dramatic advances in windpipe transplant techniques, it was revealed today. Read more
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Malaria vaccine promise
A new malaria vaccine is having some success in reducing rates of the disease among young children, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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TB cases fall worldwide
The world has been winning the battle against TB – but the financial crisis may jeopardise further progress, according to a major report published yesterday. Read more
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New malaria resistance problem
African mosquitoes are fast developing resistance to common insecticides – placing progress against malaria in jeopardy, researchers warned today. Read more
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Simpler approach to TB testing
Improved tests for tuberculosis can be used effectively in poorer countries, British researchers said today. Read more
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More midwives for world – plea
The world needs more than a third of a million more midwives to prevent deaths of mothers and babies in many poor countries, a major report said yesterday. Read more
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Save smallpox virus – assembly told
Live smallpox-causing virus samples stored in two high security labs must not be destroyed, two world-class epidemiologists have urged. Read more
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Mystery of princess heart disease
The death of any ancient Egyptian princess in her 40s has raised new questions about the origins of heart disease in humans. Read more