Internally displaced people need more protection: insights from Africa: Residents of Sake in the Democratic Republic of Congo leave their homes to avoid clashes between rebels and government forces. EPA/Dai KurokawaNew figures show that more than 70.8 million people are displaced worldwide – that’s the highest figure ever recorded. Of these, more than 41.3 million are … [Read more...] about Internally displaced people need more protection: insights from Africa | The Conversation
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Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention | The Conversation
Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention: It is erroneously assumed that university students are the elite and so don't experience hunger. ShutterstockFood insecurity at tertiary institutions is aptly described as “the skeleton in universities’ cupboards” because it receives so little attention. Those in higher education are assumed to be an elite … [Read more...] about Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention | The Conversation
Midlevel workers: Africa’s unsung health heroes need more support | The Conversation
Midlevel workers: Africa's unsung health heroes need more support: Rural healthcare services are best supported by midlevel workers. ShutterstockMidlevel health workers can play an important role in addressing shortages of health professionals and improving access to care. This is especially true in low and middle-income countries. These workers fill a niche between community … [Read more...] about Midlevel workers: Africa’s unsung health heroes need more support | The Conversation
Ethiopia must do more to stop recurring chikungunya outbreaks | The Conversation
Ethiopia must do more to stop recurring chikungunya outbreaks: A female Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding on a human host. James Gathany/CDC Ethiopia’s second largest city, Dire Dawa, is dealing with a chikungunya fever outbreak. Around 20,000 cases of the mosquito-borne viral infection have been reported since the outbreak started in March 2019. This is the second recorded … [Read more...] about Ethiopia must do more to stop recurring chikungunya outbreaks | The Conversation
To beat xenophobia we need more SAPS members and better crime intelligence
To beat xenophobia we need more SAPS members and better crime intelligence: The following remarks were delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, outside the Johannesburg Central Police Station. Maimane was joined by City of Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety, Cllr Michael Sun, DA National Spokesperson, Refiloe Nt’sekhe, and DA Regional Chairperson, … [Read more...] about To beat xenophobia we need more SAPS members and better crime intelligence
