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African scientists on the rise

African scientists on the rise

SETH ONYANGO AFRICAN scientists are staking a claim at the world’s scientific high table, generating cutting-edge breakthroughs in the fight against malaria, HIV/AIDS, maternal health and TB and boosting agricultural productivity. Despite little global spotlight − at home where it matters, as well as overseas – African scientists are creating home-grown solutions to some of the world’s biggest maladies. The World Bank has released a report indicating that despite an increase, Africa’s contributions to the world’s research remains at a measly 1.1 per cent. But there are caveats. One is that the research that IS created is extremely wide-reaching, showing…
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South Africa needs to change direction on maternal health to solve child malnutrition

South Africa needs to change direction on maternal health to solve child malnutrition

WHEN we think about nurturing healthy children, we need to adopt a life course approach to maternal nutrition. In other words, a women’s health for the benefit of herself and her child must be prioritised early in life. CHANTELL WITTEN, Lecturer, University of the Free State SHANE NORRIS, Director, DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development, University of the Witwatersrand We know that poor nutrition during pregnancy and infancy has long-term consequences for that generation of infants – malnourished mothers, birth malnourished infants. Health and nutrition during this critical window has far-reaching consequences and casts a long shadow of the…
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How men can support maternal health: lessons from Rwanda

How men can support maternal health: lessons from Rwanda

RWANDA has seen an improvement in public health over the past 20 years. The maternal health field has benefited greatly from such improvements. In particular, the country has seen a remarkable reduction in deaths related to pregnancy. But more must still be done to meet key national and international maternal health targets. Achieving continued improvement will require identifying and acting on new opportunities, including deepening men’s involvement in maternal health. GERMAINE TUYISENGE, Postdoctoral Fellow, Simon Fraser University VALORIE A. CROOKS, Professor, Department of Geography and Canada Research Chair in Health Service Geographies, Simon Fraser University In Rwanda, as with most…
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