//www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/wp-content/themes/bb-theme-child/assets/rss_feeds/sub-saharan-africa/ethics_rss.xml Ethics RSS feeds. Tue, 25 May 2021 07:18:54 GMT en //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/editorials/ai-needs-regulation-and-connectivity-to-tackle-poverty-2/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/editorials/ai-needs-regulation-and-connectivity-to-tackle-poverty-2/ AI’s potential to alleviate poverty is practically endless, writes Ruth Douglas. But only with better connectivity, regulation and research. Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:44:35 GMT+0000 Ruth Douglas //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/antimalarials-of-unproven-quality-rampant-in-africa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/antimalarials-of-unproven-quality-rampant-in-africa/ A study shows that non-quality-assured antimalarials in the private sector is a problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fri, 30 Jun 2017 02:42:59 GMT+0000 Stephanie Achieng’ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/africa-negative-impacts-climate-change/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/africa-negative-impacts-climate-change/ Although Africa contributes less to climate change, it suffers most from its effects, writes Sam Otieno. Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:57:52 GMT+0000 Sam Otieno //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/yellow-card-colour-of-corruption/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/yellow-card-colour-of-corruption/ An investigation into how Nigeria issues yellow fever vaccine cards identifies negative practices that need a fix. Wed, 30 Sep 2015 03:30:40 GMT+0000 Kolawole Talabi //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/common-ground-for-journalists-and-scientists/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/common-ground-for-journalists-and-scientists/ Both scientists and journalists should understand each other to help build trust and promote public engagement. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:43:54 GMT+0000 Maxwell Awumah //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/scientists-better-benefits-research-volunteers/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/scientists-better-benefits-research-volunteers/ Researchers say that R&D volunteers need to be compensated well, including such benefits as medical insurance. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:52:01 GMT+0000 Esther Nakkazi //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/assaf-homosexuality-african-life-report-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/assaf-homosexuality-african-life-report-1/ The weight of scientific evidence shows there is nothing abnormal or un-African about homosexuality, a report says. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:20:37 GMT+0000 Laura Owings //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/community-cooperation-health-research-kemri/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/community-cooperation-health-research-kemri/ It is vital for researchers to engage communities when conducting health research activities, writes Bernard Appiah. Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:16:33 GMT+0000 Bernard Appiah //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/multimedia/gm-debate-2/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/multimedia/gm-debate-2/ Post questions and join the debate on 11 June on our global edition with expert panellists from around the world on the pros and cons of GM. Tue, 10 Jun 2014 05:13:04 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/will-a-scientific-trial-show-the-value-of-cash-donations-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/will-a-scientific-trial-show-the-value-of-cash-donations-1/ A charity is awaiting a verdict on its practice of sending money directly to poor Kenyans, reports Kath Nightingale. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 06:57:05 GMT+0000 Katherine Nightingale //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/african-biosafety-still-neglected-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/african-biosafety-still-neglected-ssa/ 缺乏资金和培训创造了这些文化re of poor biosafety in much of Africa, a Johannesburg conference hears. Wed, 4 Jul 2012 05:31:14 GMT+0000 Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/practical-guides/progress-or-pr-how-to-report-clinical-trials-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/practical-guides/progress-or-pr-how-to-report-clinical-trials-ssa/ T.V. Padma shows you how to separate real progress from hype and challenge poor practice when you're reporting on the conduct and outcomes of a clinical trial. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:47:41 GMT+0000 T.V. Padma //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-9-24-february-200-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-9-24-february-200-ssa/ A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 9–24 February 2008. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:36:32 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/practical-guides/spotting-fraudulent-claims-in-science-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/practical-guides/spotting-fraudulent-claims-in-science-ssa/ How do journalists know if a scientist's claim is true? Julie Clayton helps reporters check the quality of claims, and spot the fraudsters. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:12:35 GMT+0000 Julie Clayton //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/hiv-cure-doctor-sues-science-academy-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/hiv-cure-doctor-sues-science-academy-ssa/ A Nigerian doctor is suing the country's science academy after it published a report casting doubt on his claim to have a HIV vaccine. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:08:59 GMT+0000 Christina Scott //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/need-to-strengthen-ethics-committees-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/need-to-strengthen-ethics-committees-ssa/ 临床试验伦理委员会监督poor countries need reforming to protect participants, argue J. Karbwang and F. Crawley. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:56:32 GMT+0000 Juntra Karbwang, Francis P. Crawley //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/south-african-hiv-trial-gets-longawaited-go-ahead-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/south-african-hiv-trial-gets-longawaited-go-ahead-ssa/ After years of legal wrangling and controversy, authorities finally approved an anti-HIV drug trial. Sharon Davis and Christina Scott report. Thu, 9 Aug 2007 06:13:55 GMT+0000 Sharon Davis and Christina Scott //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/gene-therapy-and-new-drugs-hold-hiv-promise-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/gene-therapy-and-new-drugs-hold-hiv-promise-ssa/ A human trial of HIV gene therapy and new drugs hold hope for treatment, say scientists at an international HIV conference. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:51:21 GMT+0000 T.V. Padma //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/zambia-questions-men-touting-hivaids-cure-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/zambia-questions-men-touting-hivaids-cure-ssa/ Zambia's drug authority says it will prosecute two men if their claims to have a HIV/AIDS 'cure' are unsubstantiated. Thu, 7 Jun 2007 04:23:43 GMT+0000 Talent Ng’andwe //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/nigeria-sues-pfizer-over-drug-trial-scandal-ssa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/nigeria-sues-pfizer-over-drug-trial-scandal-ssa/ Nigeria is suing drug company Pfizer for US$7 billion, claiming that they ran an illegal drug trial that killed 196 children. Wed, 6 Jun 2007 05:14:13 GMT+0000 Faith Jones