Sex education raises questions about the role of the state in South Africa: South Africa's new sex education curriculum is seen by some as infringing on the rights of parents. EFE-EPA/Jon HrusaPassions are running high in South Africa about a proposed new curriculum for education about sexuality in schools. Aimed at children in grades 4 to 12, it’s intended for roll out in … [Read more...] about Sex education raises questions about the role of the state in South Africa | The Conversation
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Communities can make — or break — strategies to curb HIV | The Conversation
Communities can make -- or break -- strategies to curb HIV: The fight against AIDS can't be won without communities. Narendra Shrestha/EPA-EFECommunities have long played a critical role in the fight against HIV. Their activism and advocacy have greatly influenced the response to HIV/AIDS over the past four decades. From the early 1980s, communities have fought for the … [Read more...] about Communities can make — or break — strategies to curb HIV | The Conversation
Why we’re involved in a project in Africa to promote edible insects | The Conversation
Why we're involved in a project in Africa to promote edible insects: The development of an industry in edible insects such as these mopane caterpillars has been slow. ShutterstockThere is a wealth of indigenous knowledge about capturing and eating insects in sub-Saharan Africa. But the development of edible insects as a food industry has been very slow, despite its many … [Read more...] about Why we’re involved in a project in Africa to promote edible insects | The Conversation
Antibiotics: interplay between humans, animals and the environment is key | The Conversation
Antibiotics: interplay between humans, animals and the environment is key: shutterstock Antibiotics have revolutionised health care since their introduction into clinical practice in the 1930s and 1940s by dramatically decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with bacterial infections in humans and animals. Antibiotics have saved innumerable lives. They have also … [Read more...] about Antibiotics: interplay between humans, animals and the environment is key | The Conversation
HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks | The Conversation
HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks: The use of HIV-positive organs is now a well-established practice in South Africa. ShutterstockSouth Africa has one of the highest incidences of HIV in the world. More than 7 million people in the country are living with HIV. This high prevalence rate has led scientists in the country to explore solutions for … [Read more...] about HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks | The Conversation
