HIV, AIDS and 90-90-90: what is it and why does it matter?: Ajay Verma/Reuters Twenty years ago when someone acquired HIV, they would, on average, not live more than 12 years. Today, a young person who becomes infected in the developed world can expect to have a near-normal lifespan with access to lifelong, uninterrupted HIV treatment. Globally, … [Read more...] about HIV, AIDS and 90-90-90: what is it and why does it matter? | The Conversation
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The potential of influence is how PR will matter most
The potential of influence is how PR will matter most: Agencies need to be structured to lead clients in their journey to understand the insights behind conversations, especially as we push for a greater level of investment in the research backing up effective strategic PR and social media lead communication efforts, says Dustin Chick, head of strategy at Ogilvy Public … [Read more...] about The potential of influence is how PR will matter most
African scientists a step closer to testing for TB in a matter of minutes | The Conversation
ShutterstockTuberculosis ranks alongside HIV/AIDS as a leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation, 1.5 million people died from TB in 2014. The challenges in tackling the disease include the facts that people are tested too late and that the turnaround for most tests is long. To remedy this a point-of-care rapid diagnostic test for TB has been … [Read more...] about African scientists a step closer to testing for TB in a matter of minutes | The Conversation
Bill Clinton confronts Black Lives Matter protesters
Video: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton criticizes Black Lives Matter protesters at a rally held for his wife Hillary, telling them that they “are defending the people who kill the lives you say matter.” Gavino Garay reports. The post Bill Clinton confronts Black Lives Matter protesters appeared first on The Johannesburg Times. Read the full article by JHB Times … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton confronts Black Lives Matter protesters
University protests are important – but school fees also matter | The Conversation
School fee exemptions that are meant to help poor families can actually cause them major problems. Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersIt costs more to send a child to some of South Africa’s elite private schools than it does to cover tuition at many universities. This is just one reason among many that it’s time for a commission on school funding. The school fee system also needs urgent … [Read more...] about University protests are important – but school fees also matter | The Conversation
