Southern African countries won't manage disasters unless they work together: Cholera vaccines have been given to people in Beira after an outbreak following Cyclone Idai. EPA-EFE/Celeste Mac-ArthurCyclone Idai, which recently devastated Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, was one of the worst natural disasters to hit the southern African region. It killed at least a thousand … [Read more...] about Southern African countries won’t manage disasters unless they work together | The Conversation
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How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries | The Conversation
How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries: Open access journals come with hidden costs. rvlsoft/ShutterstockThe rise of open access publishing should be applauded. Scientific research and literature should be made available to everyone, with no cost to the reader. But there’s a catch: nothing is actually free and someone has to pay. The open access model … [Read more...] about How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries | The Conversation
Cyclone Idai showed how some countries battle to handle disasters | The Conversation
Cyclone Idai showed how some countries battle to handle disasters: British air force and aid workers offloading supplies in Mozambique. CPL Tim Laurence: MOD/Crown CopyrightCyclone Idai has caused enormous damage in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Hundreds of people have died, about 400,000 people lost their homes and an estimated 2.9 million people have been affected by the … [Read more...] about Cyclone Idai showed how some countries battle to handle disasters | The Conversation
What African countries can do about ensuring safer surgery | The Conversation
What African countries can do about ensuring safer surgery: Tools like the WHO checklist can lead to better surgical outcomes in countries with limited resources. ShutterstockThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has come up with plans and tools to help countries ensure safer surgery in their hospitals and clinics. These include the surgical safety checklist and safe childbirth … [Read more...] about What African countries can do about ensuring safer surgery | The Conversation
SA News: The 10 Countries Around The World Most Influenced By Ireland
The 10 Countries Around The World Most Influenced By Ireland: They even have their own Guinness! Ireland and South Africa have maintained a secure bond since the 1800s. Irish missionaries first travelled to South Africa more than 150 years ago and have been ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Steinhoff International : Suspended Steinhoff CFO helps authorities with fraud … [Read more...] about SA News: The 10 Countries Around The World Most Influenced By Ireland
