England’s plan to introduce east Asia-style maths textbooks widely rejected by primary schools: DGLimages/Shutterstock Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently outlined a plan to improve maths skills in England, which will see young people study the subject at school until they are 18. This sounds straightforward but it’s worth considering how tricky new educational policy is …
Abortion pills are being widely used in Nigeria: women and suppliers talk about their experiences: Nigerian law forbids abortion unless a woman's life is in danger. Photo by Universal Images Group via Getty Images Unintended pregnancy is common among women of reproductive age in Nigeria and a substantial number end in abortion. Annually between 2015 …
South Africa in the news: When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally?: The U.S., European and other wealthy nations long ago pre-ordered nearly all the doses available and now other countries, even with the money to buy, are at the back of line waiting,” said Matthew …: “South Africa” – BingNews No extra time …
African countries differ widely in prenatal HIV testing: why it matters: Women who had a secondary or higher level of education were more likely to test for HIV than women who had no formal education. Shutterstock The introduction of antiretroviral drugs has resulted in a remarkable decline in mother-to-child transmission of HIV. New infections among …
Why unsafe paraffin stoves are still being widely used in South Africa: In South Africa, untamed fires are on the rise in informal settlements and low-income neighbourhoods. Alpheus Mashigo/fireservices.gov.za The discovery of fire is often considered to be the most important in the history of humankind. But an untamed fire is also insidious and destructive. …
Community weight loss programmes should be more widely available – here’s why: Rosie Apples Community weight loss programmes, such as Weight Watchers, are effective at helping people to lose weight, our latest research shows. We found that a three-month programme helps people lose weight, but a one-year programme helps people lose more weight for longer …