Lessons from Sierre Leone's Ebola pandemic on the impact of school closures on girls: Getty ImagesPolicymakers globally have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with tough measures. As a result of the risk and uncertainty caused by the virus, economic activity has contracted, hitting firms and workers whose activities rely on face-to-face contacts … [Read more...] about Lessons from Sierre Leone’s Ebola pandemic on the impact of school closures on girls | The Conversation
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Coronavirus pandemic holds lessons for South Africa’s universal health care plans | The Conversation
Coronavirus pandemic holds lessons for South Africa's universal health care plans: A healthcare worker collecting a swab for a COVID-19 test from a community member. AFP via Getty ImagesThe National Health Insurance (NHI) has become an idealistic concept known as “imaginary”. It’s become the idea onto which all South Africa’s aspirations for healthcare have been projected. The … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pandemic holds lessons for South Africa’s universal health care plans | The Conversation
Eastern Cape adequately prepared for Covid-19 pandemic – Cyril Ramaphosa – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Eastern Cape adequately prepared for Covid-19 pandemic – Cyril Ramaphosa – Port Elizabeth in the News: Eastern Cape adequately prepared for Covid-19 pandemic – Cyril Ramaphosa: President Cyril Ramaphosa was concerned by the rising number of Covid-19 infections in the Eastern Cape, he said in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. But after receiving a thorough briefing from … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape adequately prepared for Covid-19 pandemic – Cyril Ramaphosa – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Covid-19 pandemic is the perfect time to learn to trade
Covid-19 pandemic is the perfect time to learn to trade: Covid-19 pandemic is the perfect time to learn to trade There is hardly a country in the world that aren’t reeling from the devastating effect of the Coronavirus pandemic. People’s biggest concerns now are twofold – that they or their loved ones will contract the virus and the question on mostly everyone’s lips: … [Read more...] about Covid-19 pandemic is the perfect time to learn to trade
A novel idea: integrating urban and rural safety nets in Africa during the pandemic | The Conversation
A novel idea: integrating urban and rural safety nets in Africa during the pandemic: Markets in Africa's cities are central to the food chain. But many had to close because of COVID-19 measures. Simon Maina/AFP via Getty ImagesIn countries across Africa, the public health restrictions imposed to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic have thrown many people out of work. Cities … [Read more...] about A novel idea: integrating urban and rural safety nets in Africa during the pandemic | The Conversation
