The SA U21 men’s hockey side that took part in the recent Junior World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe. Photo: Photo: Stephen Halle A contingent of University of Johannesburg hockey players returned from Namibia last month, excited with the experience gained from helping South Africa qualify for the Junior World Cup. UJ fielded four players – Carmen Smith, Cheneal Raubenheimer, … [Read more...] about UJ hockey stars help SA qualify for World Cup
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How teachers can help migrant learners feel more included | The Conversation
Migrant children can feel left out and excluded in schools far from home. Kim Ludbrook/EPAChildren are often at the forefront of working out what it means to be a new arrival in a different country. They feel the anxiety that comes with being the new girl or boy at school. They’re in an environment that emphasises “integration” – learning new rules, making new friends, possibly … [Read more...] about How teachers can help migrant learners feel more included | The Conversation
Why taking vitamin D pills can help the fight against TB and HIV | The Conversation
Antiquated methods of treating TB included sunbathing. The modern-day equivalent is vitamin D supplements. SuppliedClinical trials have shown that adding vitamin D supplements to the antibiotic treatment regimes for TB patients improves their chances of recovering from the disease. The supplement reduces inflammation in the body much faster than normal drug treatment does. … [Read more...] about Why taking vitamin D pills can help the fight against TB and HIV | The Conversation
Why big datasets can help solve South Africa’s environmental health ills | The Conversation
ShutterstockThere is a severe lack of environmental health data being collected in communities and households in South Africa. As a result of this, environmental health researchers have a significant challenge accessing high quality large data sets. Many environmental health related diseases such as cholera and diarrhoeal disease can be prevented if scientific evidence is used … [Read more...] about Why big datasets can help solve South Africa’s environmental health ills | The Conversation
Engaging with communities can help tackle poverty linked health problems | The Conversation
There is an urgent need to generate robust evidence that shows how the social determinants of health influence people’s abilities to protect themselves against health risks. Reuters/Mike HutchingsCommunities can provide health authorities with essential information on how people perceive and experience health and risks, and how people engage with health systems in their areas. … [Read more...] about Engaging with communities can help tackle poverty linked health problems | The Conversation
