Africa can and must do more to support nurses and midwives: Nurses and midwives can make a significant impact in managing and preventing the leading causes of death. ShutterstockNurses and midwives are the backbone of health systems globally. Of the world’s 43.5 million healthcare professionals, more than 20 million are nurses and midwives. They play a critical role, … [Read more...] about Africa can and must do more to support nurses and midwives | The Conversation
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International study shows where South Africa’s education system needs more help | The Conversation
International study shows where South Africa’s education system needs more help: Reading scores, particularly in schools servicing poor communities, remain weak despite government investment and pro-poor policies. Getty ImagesThe Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is an international comparative study that’s conducted in five-year cycles. More than 60 … [Read more...] about International study shows where South Africa’s education system needs more help | The Conversation
China’s investments in Africa: a fresh lens offers more balanced insights | The Conversation
China's investments in Africa: a fresh lens offers more balanced insights: Coverage of Chinese presence in Africa has been somewhat misleading ShutterstockThe rise of China in Africa has triggered an ongoing debate about whether Chinese capital is a barrier that entraps African governments in practices that hinder poverty reduction. The most recent contribution to these … [Read more...] about China’s investments in Africa: a fresh lens offers more balanced insights | The Conversation
TB: Scientists know a great deal, but there’s still more to learn | The Conversation
TB: Scientists know a great deal, but there's still more to learn: Fluorescence microscopy of mycobacteria. Michael A. Reiche, Timothy J. de Wet, Ryan Dinkele and Digby F. WarnerSouth Africa has one of the highest rates of tuberculosis (TB) infection globally. Almost 400 000 patients are treated for TB annually. It is also the most common cause of death in South Africa. As … [Read more...] about TB: Scientists know a great deal, but there’s still more to learn | The Conversation
Finally, snakebite is getting more attention as a tropical health issue | The Conversation
Finally, snakebite is getting more attention as a tropical health issue: People most at risk from snakebite are often from the most impoverished populations. Andre Coetzer/ShutterstockAmid global health crises such as coronavirus, snakebite envenoming is easily overlooked. The disease caused by the toxins that come from a snakebite is not infectious and it can’t spread rapidly … [Read more...] about Finally, snakebite is getting more attention as a tropical health issue | The Conversation
