Mobile health services can help in rural Ghana if they have the human touch: Improved mobile penetration in Ghana is an avenue to improving rural health care Wikimedia CommonsThe International Labour Organisation estimated in 2015 that 56% of people living in rural areas worldwide do not have access to essential healthcare services. And in Ghana today, rural people can’t always … [Read more...] about Mobile health services can help in rural Ghana if they have the human touch | The Conversation
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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
Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya’s future | The Conversation
Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya's future: Most households didn't want their future generations to become farmers DIVatUSAID/FlickrAbout 8.3 million people living in Kenya’s rural areas farm to feed themselves. They typically have just a few acres of land and depend on rain to grow their crops. This makes them extremely vulnerable to changes … [Read more...] about Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya’s future | The Conversation
RelatED Education, TFG and Mhinga Village Chief partner to address poverty and youth unemployment in rural Limpopo
RelatED Education, TFG and Mhinga Village Chief partner to address poverty and youth unemployment in rural Limpopo: A hundred and twenty-four young people recently graduated in the remote Limpopo village of Mhinga, after a 12-month Learnership in TFG stores, with an NQF 4 Wholesale and Retail SETA Qualification. Most of these youngsters are now employed in the region. These … [Read more...] about RelatED Education, TFG and Mhinga Village Chief partner to address poverty and youth unemployment in rural Limpopo
Taking the long view on health: tracking the impact of ageing in rural South Africa | The Conversation
Taking the long view on health: tracking the impact of ageing in rural South Africa: Ageing increases the risk of non-communicable diseases. ShutterstockPopulation ageing is a growing challenge worldwide, and African is no exception. The World Health Organisation estimates that the continent is home to almost 65 million people aged 60 years or older, and that this number will … [Read more...] about Taking the long view on health: tracking the impact of ageing in rural South Africa | The Conversation
