Lagos state is likely to get hotter and more humid, leading to greater health risks: An aerial view of a part of Lagos. shutterstockWithout doubt, there are several reasons to believe that our climate is changing. Records over the period of 1880-2012, indicate that the surface temperatures have risen globally. There has also been an increasing rate of the warming reported over … [Read more...] about Lagos state is likely to get hotter and more humid, leading to greater health risks | The Conversation
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Sheer volume of misinformation risks diverting focus from fighting coronavirus | The Conversation
Sheer volume of misinformation risks diverting focus from fighting coronavirus: Getty ImagesTo manage the COVID-19 pandemic, be it from a personal, national or global perspective, we rely on a constant stream of information. A plethora of dashboards have appeared globally that convey information on the number of people tested, those who are … [Read more...] about Sheer volume of misinformation risks diverting focus from fighting coronavirus | The Conversation
Coronavirus risks forcing South Africa to make health trade-offs it can ill afford | The Conversation
Coronavirus risks forcing South Africa to make health trade-offs it can ill afford: Children at window of a building in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Children will be vulnerable if vaccinations are postponed. Photo by Marco Longari/AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africa’s health authorities are testing, quarantining and treating individuals who have been exposed to the new coronavirus. And … [Read more...] about Coronavirus risks forcing South Africa to make health trade-offs it can ill afford | The Conversation
South Africa risks losing rich insights into an ancient farming society | The Conversation
South Africa risks losing rich insights into an ancient farming society: The curious stone circles of the Mpumalanga escarpment Peter Delius/Wits UniversityThe remnants of a forgotten world can be found all along the Mpumalanga escarpment. You can see glimpses of it if you watch the passing countryside when driving through this area. You will see sections of buildings in … [Read more...] about South Africa risks losing rich insights into an ancient farming society | The Conversation
HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks | The Conversation
HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks: The use of HIV-positive organs is now a well-established practice in South Africa. ShutterstockSouth Africa has one of the highest incidences of HIV in the world. More than 7 million people in the country are living with HIV. This high prevalence rate has led scientists in the country to explore solutions for … [Read more...] about HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks | The Conversation
