Science in the Tropics Series – Part 3 – Limited research funding in developing countries: a problem requiring change

Can the capacity for scientific research developed in a social context of extreme inequality raise inequality in scientific research?

Science in the Tropics Series – Part 2 – A narrow road: how to reconcile ethics with the progress of science

Like technology, the evolution of science has a strong influence on progress, as well as generating great controversy around the world

Hunger in the rising world: drought and conflict are constant threats

The main causes are linked to extreme weather events, violent conflicts, wars, downturns and economic crisis

Explosive Relationship: Global Warming and Tropical Diseases

Using mathematical models, scientists estimate what the range of four arboviruses will look like by the end of the century: Oropouche, Mayaro, Rocio and Saint Louis encephalitis virus

BSTM Newsletter Celebrates 100 Issues

Through the Newsletter, the BSTM works on conceptual transformation bringing the problems that occur in tropical cities to the center of the discussion

Angolan doctor takes over Lisbon Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Dr. Filomeno Fortes is the first foreigner to assume this position. He was unanimously elected on July 31 after an international contest

Dia D – Campanha Sarampo – 1ª Fase

Poverty diseases: the pains the world doesn’t see

For researcher Andrea Lund, investing in environmental solutions may be the only way to reduce the risk of schistosomiasis in places where the incidence of the disease remains high

Simple water treatment device may reduce childhood diarrhea

An automatic chlorine device installed in community shared water points can reduce diarrhea rates in children

Dengue: Cases rocket worldwide and the disease becomes a global issue

Even with the scientific knowledge and technological resources currently available, the elimination of this vector seems unviable today