Cultural factors are behind disinformation pandemic: why this matters: To contain and mitigate the virus of misinformation needs multi-levelled, socio-cultural approaches. GettyImagesThe prevalence of disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic has prompted Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn that: We’re not just … [Read more...] about Cultural factors are behind disinformation pandemic: why this matters | The Conversation
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Why managing blood pressure matters during COVID-19 pandemic | The Conversation
Why managing blood pressure matters during COVID-19 pandemic: A member of the nursing staff at Chandaria Health Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, measures the temperatures of visiting patients. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty ImagesHypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading cause of death around the world. It’s also one of the top risk factors causing in premature death and … [Read more...] about Why managing blood pressure matters during COVID-19 pandemic | The Conversation
Rethinking partnerships: a key way to keep your business going through the pandemic – Port Elizabeth Business News |MyPE
Rethinking partnerships: a key way to keep your business going through the pandemic – Port Elizabeth Business News: Rethinking partnerships: a key way to keep your business going through the pandemic: Stay in conversation with your suppliers, be agile and try to honour your debts wherever possible to keep your small business viable … Source: “Port Elizabeth” … [Read more...] about Rethinking partnerships: a key way to keep your business going through the pandemic – Port Elizabeth Business News |MyPE
What zoologists should learn from a zoonotic pandemic | The Conversation
What zoologists should learn from a zoonotic pandemic: The best-known example of a zoonotic pandemic is HIV/AIDS, which originated from chimpanzees. GettyImagesZoology has an illustrious history; it has triggered paradigm shifts in thinking. One of the best known was Darwin’s theory of evolution, based on his observations of the natural world. It became the cornerstone of … [Read more...] about What zoologists should learn from a zoonotic pandemic | The Conversation
How South Africa’s health system could take a hit from pandemic lawsuits | The Conversation
How South Africa's health system could take a hit from pandemic lawsuits: A health worker drags an electrocardiograph at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg. Michele SpatariI/AFP via Getty ImagesAs the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world, there’s been an outpouring of gratitude and support for healthcare professionals. Communities have made extraordinary … [Read more...] about How South Africa’s health system could take a hit from pandemic lawsuits | The Conversation
