Why Nigeria must find everyone who has hepatitis and doesn't know it: Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images World Hepatitis Day – 28 July – is an opportunity to raise awareness of hepatitis and encourage commitments of governments, policy makers and the public towards eradication of this dangerous disease. The World Health … [Read more...] about Why Nigeria must find everyone who has hepatitis and doesn’t know it | The Conversation
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COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa: everything you need to know | The Conversation
COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa: everything you need to know: A general view during the country's first human clinical trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine in Soweto, South Africa. Felix Dlangamandla/Beeld/Gallo Images via Getty ImagesThere isn’t enough clinical research being done in Africa. Less than 2.5% of all clinical trials in the world are done on the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa: everything you need to know | The Conversation
We wanted to know if Chinese migrants in Africa self-segregate. What we found | The Conversation
We wanted to know if Chinese migrants in Africa self-segregate. What we found: A Chinese language teacher speaks with students at the Confucius Institute at the University of Lagos. PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty ImagesOver the past 20 years there’s been remarkable growth in China-Africa links because of increased trade and investment. As a result there’s also been a great deal … [Read more...] about We wanted to know if Chinese migrants in Africa self-segregate. What we found | The Conversation
I know you think those red stockings are going to attract all the guys, Rosemary, but so far it’s not working…
I know you think those red stockings are going to attract all the guys, Rosemary, but so far it's not working... Image by Ed Yourdon (more details later, as time permits) ***************************************** As long as I continue going to the same dentist, you can count on two or three sets of photos of Bryant Park each year. The reason is simple: my dentist is … [Read more...] about I know you think those red stockings are going to attract all the guys, Rosemary, but so far it’s not working…
Kenya’s slums are a haven for viruses: here’s what we know | The Conversation
Kenya's slums are a haven for viruses: here's what we know: One of Nairobi's low-income areas Alex Pix/ShutterstockAs the new coronavirus spreads in African countries, a big source of concern is how it will spread and affect those that live in congested low-income areas. Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa asked Eric Fèvre about how viruses spread in Kenya’s … [Read more...] about Kenya’s slums are a haven for viruses: here’s what we know | The Conversation
