Remote working improves the lives of female managers – but at a cost
A woman working from home. Alistair Berg/Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a question that would have been unthinkable a few years ago: […]
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Children and teens aren’t doing enough physical activity – new study sounds a health warning
Regular physical activity helps to prevent and manage many chronic diseases. Amorn Suriyan/Shutterstock Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It’s also […]
Vaccine hesitancy in South Africa: COVID experience highlights conspiracies, mistrust and the role of the media
Intent to vaccinate cannot be used to predict uptake. Siphiwe Sibeko/POOL/AFP via Getty Images In recent weeks, China has reported a spike in new cases […]
COVID affected access to HIV treatment: the stories of migrant women in South Africa show how
COVID-19 lockdowns significantly reduced access to and the provision of antiretroviral treatment services. Gideon Mendel/Corbis via Getty Images South Africa has made massive strides in […]
Ebola: Uganda’s schools were closed for two years during COVID, now they face more closures — something must change
Extended school closures during the pandemic set Ugandan children far behind their peers. BADRU KATUMBA/AFP via Getty Images Children in Uganda missed out on more […]
Ebola in Uganda: lessons from COVID show that heavy-handed lockdowns may be a bad idea
Economic well-being is crucial to population health GettyImages Since the first case of the current Ebola outbreak in Uganda was confirmed in mid-September, the number […]
COVID and health workers’ strike: how Kenya’s health services coped in times of crisis
The pandemic and a health workers’ strike disrupted essential health services. Donwilson Odhiambo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images When epidemics break out and public health emergencies […]
4 ways companies can strengthen their boards to make it through tough economic times
A strong board is a key component to a company’s success in tough economic times. Shutterstock South Africa’s economy is struggling. A number of factors […]
How African countries coordinated the response to COVID-19: lessons for public health
shutterstock The COVID-19 pandemic spread much slower on the African continent than in the rest of the world, contrary to predictions. As of 20 July […]
Citing blogs in academic publications: lessons from urban planning in COVID
Blog art. Shutterstock www.shutterstock.com Blogs are a double-edged sword. These online essays can be produced by anyone with access to a computer and the internet. […]