The WHO's new African leader could be a shot in the arm for poorer countries: Tedros Ghebreyesus, the newly elected Director-General of the World Health Organisation. Reuters/Denis BalibouseDr Tedros Ghebreyesus is the first African to be elected as the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in its 70 year history. The WHO is the United Nations body that … [Read more...] about The WHO’s new African leader could be a shot in the arm for poorer countries | The Conversation
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Why working with men could help efforts to combat violence against women | The Conversation
Why working with men could help efforts to combat violence against women: Men march against violence against women and children in Cape Town, South Africa. Reuters/Mike HutchingsNumerous studies have noted that South Africa is an extremely violent country with high rates of interpersonal violence and homicide. Along with this, the rates of sexual violence are high, with a … [Read more...] about Why working with men could help efforts to combat violence against women | The Conversation
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Why working with men could help efforts to combat violence against women: Numerous studies have noted that South Africa is an extremely violent country with high rates of interpersonal violence and homicide. Along with this, the rates of sexual violence are high, with a report by the Medical Research Council showing that 25% of ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Why working with men could help efforts to combat violence against women
South Africa’s national minimum wage could hurt small firms and rural workers | The Conversation
South Africa's national minimum wage could hurt small firms and rural workers: Protests by farm workers in the Western Cape added to pressure for a minimum wage. EPA/NIC BOTHMASouth Africa will formally adopt a national minimum wage of R20.00 per hour on Worker’s Day next year. There are questions as to whether this is enough to be termed a victory for the country’s working … [Read more...] about South Africa’s national minimum wage could hurt small firms and rural workers | The Conversation
Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers’ lives | The Conversation
Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers' lives: ShutterstockCaesarean sections have been lifesaving procedures for hundreds of thousands of women across the world who experience complications during labour. Globally, it’s estimated that just under 20% of births take place via caesarean section – a percentage that’s gone up … [Read more...] about Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers’ lives | The Conversation
