Lack of equity and diversity still plague global health research: There is growing awareness of the negative impact of 'parachute research'. ShutterstockThe field of global health has evolved from colonial and military medicine, tropical medicine and international health. While it is evolving for the better, research shows that global health is still struggling to shake … [Read more...] about Lack of equity and diversity still plague global health research | The Conversation
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Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls | The Conversation
Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls: Women and girls in Gayo village, Ehtiopia collect water from a rain water pool which is purified with tablets before use. ShutterstockIn Africa today women still die needlessly during childbirth. They also fall pregnant when they aren’t ready, and don’t want to get pregnant. And there are still many obstacles on … [Read more...] about Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls | The Conversation
It Is All About Our Health & Lifestyle
It Is All About Our Health & Lifestyle: Freddy the green iguana catches up with those providing some of the entertainment at the Wellness Expo: (From left to right) Zayeeda Misser (Bollywood Fitness); Cameron Labuschagne & Cassandra Pretorius (Rythmic Dance) and in front, Prathiksha Naidu from Hot Yoga Durban World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on November 14 and aims … [Read more...] about It Is All About Our Health & Lifestyle
How a lack of competition in South Africa’s private health sector hurts consumers | The Conversation
How a lack of competition in South Africa's private health sector hurts consumers: Netcare is one of three hospital groups found to dominated the facilities market. ShutterstockAn extensive inquiry into South Africa’s health market was recently concluded – the first ever process in the country that involved gathering evidence and then studying the private healthcare market from … [Read more...] about How a lack of competition in South Africa’s private health sector hurts consumers | The Conversation
Health professionals and cadavers: the quest for an ethical approach | The Conversation
Health professionals and cadavers: the quest for an ethical approach: Cadaver-based teaching prepares students intellectually and emotionally to deal with the challenges they will face in their health sciences careers. Dr Tobias Houlton The study of anatomy has been the foundation for the training of students in medical and allied health sciences – dentistry, physiotherapy, … [Read more...] about Health professionals and cadavers: the quest for an ethical approach | The Conversation
