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
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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
Coronavirus: six key factors poor countries should focus on | The Conversation
Coronavirus: six key factors poor countries should focus on: Shops in Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria locked due to a total lockdown announced by the government. Photo by Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSince the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic late last year in Wuhan, China, the global community has witnessed unprecedented policy responses to curtail, contain and control the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: six key factors poor countries should focus on | The Conversation
Coronavirus: never been a more compelling time for African scientists to work together | The Conversation
Coronavirus: never been a more compelling time for African scientists to work together: Collaboration is crucial for scientists to tackle the COVID-19 epidemic. Getty ImagesAmid the rising number of deaths from COVID-19, political leadership, health systems and scientific prowess is being tested locally and internationally. The pandemic provides an opportunity for innovation … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: never been a more compelling time for African scientists to work together | The Conversation
