Independence is at the heart of the African Development Bank's ability to be effective: Akinwumi Adesina leads a bank that has the USA as its second largest shareholder CGIAR/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC-SAIndependence is a cardinal pillar for organisations that are set up to deliver a public good. Their success depends on it. This is particularly true of development banks … [Read more...] about Independence is at the heart of the African Development Bank’s ability to be effective | The Conversation
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Air pollution and temperature: bad for your heart and blood vessels | The Conversation
Air pollution and temperature: bad for your heart and blood vessels: Surfers walk on the beach while the fire continues to blaze on the mountains behind them in 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. Shelley Christians/The Times/Gallo Images/Getty ImagesThe rising temperatures that come with climate change present a global health challenge. There is scientific evidence that air … [Read more...] about Air pollution and temperature: bad for your heart and blood vessels | The Conversation
Laager Rooibos gets to the heart of the matter during the COVID-19 pandemic
Laager Rooibos gets to the heart of the matter during the COVID-19 pandemic: A recent study undertaken by the University of Columbia found that COVID-19 poses a significant risk to those suffering from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension, as a result of the additional stress that the respiratory disease places on the heart. This means patients with heart conditions … [Read more...] about Laager Rooibos gets to the heart of the matter during the COVID-19 pandemic
Manu Dibango: Afropolitan musical genius with a giant heart | The Conversation
Manu Dibango: Afropolitan musical genius with a giant heart: Manu Dibango (centre) Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesEmmanuel N’Djoké Dibango – Manu Dibango – will live forever thanks to his Afropolitan sounds, and to the fact that many artists in Africa and beyond are deeply indebted to him. He was a man of legendary generosity of spirit and talent, with an accommodating … [Read more...] about Manu Dibango: Afropolitan musical genius with a giant heart | The Conversation
Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here’s a new approach | The Conversation
Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here's a new approach: Stephen Barnes/ShutterstockThe burden of noncommunicable diseases in sub-Saharan African is growing because of factors such as demographic changes and increases in life expectancy. These diseases include heart attacks, stroke, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes. Poor people are more … [Read more...] about Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here’s a new approach | The Conversation
