Why the elimination of malaria needs much greater involvement of women: Women are often primary caregivers in their communities. ShutterstockI was born and bred in the western part of Kenya, an area endemic of malaria. I have been sick from malaria not once, not twice, but more times than I can count. In my village, outbreaks were normal – the entire village would get sick, … [Read more...] about Why the elimination of malaria needs much greater involvement of women | The Conversation
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Adherence is delaying HIV elimination targets. What’s needed to break the cycle | The Conversation
Adherence is delaying HIV elimination targets. What’s needed to break the cycle: South Africa has the world's highest AIDS burden. ShutterstockAs 2020 draws closer, the deadline to end AIDS by 2030 looms large. The aim is to achieve the ambitious targets of “90-90-90”. That is, 90% of people living with HIV knowing their status; 90% of all those with HIV on antiretroviral … [Read more...] about Adherence is delaying HIV elimination targets. What’s needed to break the cycle | The Conversation
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination hears from non-governmental organizations from Kenya
APO News from Africa: Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination hears from non-governmental organizations from Kenya: The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this morning met with representatives of civil society organizations from Kenya to discuss the situation of racial discrimination in this country, which the Committee will review later this … [Read more...] about Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination hears from non-governmental organizations from Kenya
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women meets with Civil Society Representatives from Canada, Burundi, Bhutan and Belarus
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women meets with Civil Society Representatives from Canada, Burundi, Bhutan and Belarus: The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women this afternoon met with representatives of non-governmental organizations and a national human rights institution to receive information on the situation of women in … [Read more...] about Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women meets with Civil Society Representatives from Canada, Burundi, Bhutan and Belarus
Finland supports elimination of Libya’s remaining chemical weapon precursors
Finland supports elimination of Libya’s remaining chemical weapon precursors: In the spring of 2016, Libya requested support from the international community in removing the remaining chemical weapon precursors from the country. The task has been prepared during the summer in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). The operation is led by the OPCW … [Read more...] about Finland supports elimination of Libya’s remaining chemical weapon precursors
