Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here's a new approach: Stephen Barnes/ShutterstockThe burden of noncommunicable diseases in sub-Saharan African is growing because of factors such as demographic changes and increases in life expectancy. These diseases include heart attacks, stroke, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes. Poor people are more … [Read more...] about Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here’s a new approach | The Conversation
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China’s approach to peace in Africa is different. How and why | The Conversation
China's approach to peace in Africa is different. How and why: Chinese soldiers and police serve in eight UN peace missions in Africa. FlickrChina has steadily increased its participation in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations in Africa since its first mission in 1989, when the UN monitored the independence of Namibia from South Africa. Its funding and personnel have … [Read more...] about China’s approach to peace in Africa is different. How and why | The Conversation
How the UN’s more nimble approach can contribute to peace and security | The Conversation
How the UN's more nimble approach can contribute to peace and security: Rwandan soldiers line up to receive their UN peacekeeping medals for their work in Juba, South Sudan in 2019. FlickrThe United Nations’ peace operations are changing. This is true of a range of operations, from special political missions and peacebuilding offices to multidimensional peace efforts. This … [Read more...] about How the UN’s more nimble approach can contribute to peace and security | The Conversation
South Africa needs a fresh approach to managing invasive trees like Eucalyptus | The Conversation
South Africa needs a fresh approach to managing invasive trees like Eucalyptus: The red gum, or Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh ShutterstockFor thousands of years, trees and humans have maintained an intimate connection. It’s therefore not surprising that many tree species were moved around the world, following the footprints of human civilisation. Globally, however, more tree … [Read more...] about South Africa needs a fresh approach to managing invasive trees like Eucalyptus | The Conversation
Health professionals and cadavers: the quest for an ethical approach | The Conversation
Health professionals and cadavers: the quest for an ethical approach: Cadaver-based teaching prepares students intellectually and emotionally to deal with the challenges they will face in their health sciences careers. Dr Tobias Houlton The study of anatomy has been the foundation for the training of students in medical and allied health sciences – dentistry, physiotherapy, … [Read more...] about Health professionals and cadavers: the quest for an ethical approach | The Conversation
