Gaps in South Africa's relief scheme leave some workers with no income: Economic crisis is beginning to bite Getty ImagesAn economic crisis is beginning to bite in South Africa, resulting from the decision to shut down a large chunk of the economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa locked down its economy for three weeks in March, but later extended this for … [Read more...] about Gaps in South Africa’s relief scheme leave some workers with no income | The Conversation
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How the Spanish flu affected Kenya — and its similarities to coronavirus | The Conversation
How the Spanish flu affected Kenya -- and its similarities to coronavirus: Kenya's government have issued a directive that people must wear masks while in public places. Boniface Muthoni/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe 1918 influenza pandemic – called the “Spanish flu” – remains the most significant public health event ever recorded in human history. It’s … [Read more...] about How the Spanish flu affected Kenya — and its similarities to coronavirus | The Conversation
How African genetic studies offer hope for preventing a common cause of blindness | The Conversation
How African genetic studies offer hope for preventing a common cause of blindness: A man being tested as he takes part in an ophthalmological study and examination. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty ImagesGlaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the world. It’s estimated that by 2040 there will be about 112 million people in the world with glaucoma – mostly in … [Read more...] about How African genetic studies offer hope for preventing a common cause of blindness | The Conversation
Africa can’t let maternity care slide during the coronavirus pandemic | The Conversation
Africa can't let maternity care slide during the coronavirus pandemic: This pandemic could have adverse effects on pregnant women. GettyImagesAmid global commitments to defeat, or at least minimise, the pervasive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on the African continent remains unclear. African governments have moved quickly to mobilise resources and strengthen … [Read more...] about Africa can’t let maternity care slide during the coronavirus pandemic | The Conversation
Numbers can kill: politicians should handle South Africa’s coronavirus data with care | The Conversation
Numbers can kill: politicians should handle South Africa's coronavirus data with care: The reporting of South Africa's first COVID-19 case sparked a racialised discourse that persists. GettyImagesNumbers tell stories. Usually, stories of people – often happy stories, like births, marriages, finishing school, getting a degree, getting a job. Even paying taxes. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Numbers can kill: politicians should handle South Africa’s coronavirus data with care | The Conversation
