Five major outcomes from the latest UN climate summit: The latest UN climate summit, COP28, was always going to be controversial. It was held in a state whose economy is heavily dependent on oil and gas – the United Arab Emirates. The summit president, Sultan Al Jaber, remains head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil …
Niger: Ecowas military intervention could trigger 3 bad outcomes: Nigeria-led Ecowas artillerymen land by helicopter on 10 January, 1999 in Freetown. Jean-Philippe Ksiazek/AFP via Getty Images The threat of military force to end the coup in Niger has led to significant divisions in the region. It has heightened tensions in Niger itself, as well as …
COP27 key outcomes: progress on compensation for developing countries, but more needed on climate justice and equity: Climate activists held demonstrations in front of International Convention Center to protest the negative effects of climate change. Photo by Mohamed Abdel Hamid/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images There were high expectations for COP27, the 27th Conference of the …
Over 12% of South African adults have diabetes – education is critical to achieve good outcomes: Type 2 diabetes mostly affects adults of a certain age. Shutterstock Over 12% of adults in South Africa have diabetes. Since 2019, researchers at the University of Pretoria have been working on the Tshwane Insulin Project. The project consists …
Most maternal deaths are preventable: how to improve outcomes in South Africa: Maternal care should be respectful and dignified. GettyImages The past 20 years have seen a significant decline in maternal mortality rates from 342 deaths to 211 per 100,000 globally . But every day, more than 800 women around the world die from complications …
South Africa in the news: The Glasgow Climate Pact: Good COP, bad COP — key outcomes and the implications for South Africa: As the dust and dashed hopes settle after an intense fortnight of global climate negotiations, it is worth taking a closer look at what was really achieved, and what was not, at COP26. …
Nigerians with diabetes will have poor outcomes unless the healthcare system changes: Rick Gershon/Getty Images Diabetes mellitus, an ancient disease, has now become a global burden. The United Nations in 2006 recognised diabetes as a disease that poses severe risks to families and development goals. In 2019, about 463 million adults were living with diabetes …
South Africa’s local government is broken: could the 2021 election outcomes be the turning point?: Supporters of main opposition Democratic Alliance wave the national flag ahead of the 2021 local elections. EFE-EPA/Kim Ludbrook South Africa’s 2021 local government elections are set to go down in history as a watershed moment in the country’s politics. Electoral …
South Africa in the news: Maternal Health Outcomes and Male Partner Involvement Among HIV Infected Women in Rural South Africa.: This study aimed to investigate the association between Male Partner Involvement (MPI) and maternal health outcomes among women attending Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) …: “South Africa” – BingNews Dormitory resident who had …
How Rwanda can use fiscal policies to improve health outcomes: Shutterstock Rwanda’s health sector has seen many reforms over the past two decades, which have greatly improved public health indicators. Communicable diseases have declined and the maternal mortality rate fell from 1,071 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 210 in 2015. But noncommunicable …
Kenya should take note: recognising ethnic identities can lead to positive outcomes: Countries that adopt ethnic recognition go on to experience less violence, more economic vitality, and more democratic politics. Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images Kenyans are preparing to amend the country’s 2010 constitution, with a referendum tentatively scheduled for June 2021. The amendments focus …
Yes, there is structural racism in the UK – COVID-19 outcomes prove it: The release of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report has generated a groundswell of negative reaction, specifically of disappointment and frustration. The report minimises structural racism, a reality for so many that negatively impacts on their opportunities to achieve their …
Why election outcomes are being challenged, and why it matters. Ghana as a case in point: The courts have become an integral part of Ghana's electoral prcess Wikimedia Commons The Supreme Court of Ghana has upheld President Akufo-Addo’s victory in the December 7, 2020 polls. This followed a challenge from former president, John Mahama. The …
South Africa in the news: The COVID Pod with Dr. Ashish Jha: Optimistic Outcomes and Overcoming Hurdles: Managing COVID-19 in March 2021: In this episode of The COVID Pod with Dr. Ashish Jha, recorded Tuesday, March 2, Dr. Jha speaks to the importance of equitable vaccine distribution, ventilation over sanitation for public spaces and …: …
South Africa in the news: Global Automotive Navigation Solutions Market 2020 Driving Factors, Industry Growth, Key Vendors and Outcomes of the Five Forces Analysis by 2025: MarketsandResearch.biz is aimed at offering market research study on Global Automotive Navigation Solutions Market 2020 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2025, provides an …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: Impact of Xpert MTB/RIF and decentralized care on linkage to care and drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Johannesburg, South Africa: South Africa improved its ability to test for rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) by introducing GeneXpert MTB/RIF. At the same time, the South African National TB program adopted a policy decentralized, …: …
Coronavirus: inequalities in healthcare may explain worse outcomes for BAME people: Robin J Gentry/Shutterstock With Britain now in its second lockdown, and the government predicting that the second wave could be worse than the first, it’s critical to examine why there are large racial disparities in the effects of COVID-19 and what could be done …
Cars: transition from lockdown is a fork in the road – here are two possible outcomes for future travel: As more and more countries, including the UK, are eased out of lockdown, people are returning to their workplaces and taking children to school. How they choose to make those journeys could determine the future of …