What more boy births could reveal about South Africa's health status: A little bundle of boy joy could tell researchers a lot about a country's health. ShutterstockThere are several ways to find out whether a population’s health is improving or if people in a particular country, city or region are getting sicker. These measures are known as sentinel health events or … [Read more...] about What more boy births could reveal about South Africa’s health status | The Conversation
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One Health technical and ministerial meeting opens in Dakar
One Health technical and ministerial meeting opens in Dakar: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), jointly with other international and regional partners, promotes a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to advocate for the much needed One Health initiative in the West African region. For FAO, the One Health approach is a prerequisite for … [Read more...] about One Health technical and ministerial meeting opens in Dakar
Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health | The Conversation
Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health: South Africa's proposed tax on sugary drinks will help improve public health despite the overwrought opposition from the industry. Shardayyy/flickr, CC BYThe South African government has decided to tax sugary drinks to help cut excess sugar consumption, which is contributing to a burgeoning … [Read more...] about Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health | The Conversation
Japan helping to ensure that every children has access to education, health and nutrition in Kenya
Japan helping to ensure that every children has access to education, health and nutrition in Kenya: His Excellency Mr. Toshitsugu Uesawa, Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, attended the Signing Ceremony to reassure Japan’s further commitment in supporting the school meal programmes in collaboration with World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Kenya. WFP School … [Read more...] about Japan helping to ensure that every children has access to education, health and nutrition in Kenya
Orbis launches Human Resources for Eye Health Initiative
Orbis launches Human Resources for Eye Health Initiative: Orbis has launched the Human Resources for Eye Health Initiative. The initiative will create a group of leaders who will play a role in a turning point for blindness and visual impairment in Africa. Orbis has partnered with International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness in Africa and the College of Ophthalmology of … [Read more...] about Orbis launches Human Resources for Eye Health Initiative
