Botswana: Fifty Percent of Deaths NCD Related
[Botswana Daily News] Ditshegwane -- At least 50 per cent of deaths in the country are non-communicable diseases (NCDs) related. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 17, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Botswana Health and Medicine Noncommunicable Diseases Southern Africa Sustainable Development Source Type: news
Who's telling Africa's story?
The Facts Know More 💡What’s the simplest way to explain what Next Narrative Africa is trying to achieve? Next Narrative Africa’s mission is simple — change the way the world sees Africa and Africans through media entertainment so we can build wealth and achieve economic progress. Next Narrative…#nextnarrativeafrica #nextnarrativeafricas #africa #africans #african #caribbean #botswana #namibia #africanamerican #marthasvineyard (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
To End Child Marriage in Southern & East Africa, Governments Need to Strengthen Laws & Implementation
Nafissa, 17 from Niger, was married at 16. Three months after marrying she became pregnant. She gave birth to a still born baby. Credit: UNICEF/Marieke van der Velden
The UN commemorates International Day of the Girl Child on October 11 -- an annual and internationally recognized observance that empowers girls and amplifies their voices.By Divya SrinivasanGENEVA, Switzerland, Oct 10 2023 (IPS) Almost one third (32%) of women aged 20 to 24 in Eastern and Southern Africa – around 50 million – were married before 18 years old. To address this pervasive problem, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) ...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Divya Srinivasan Tags: Africa Education Featured Gender Gender Violence Headlines Health Human Rights IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news
Relationship between demographic characteristics and return-to-work for loss of income claimants at the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Botswana - Modise GL, Uys PK, Masenge A, du Plooy E.
BACKGROUND: The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund Botswana compensates claimants who lose their incomes due to road traffic accidents. In Botswana, road traffic accidents are becoming more frequent, and the MVA Fund is experiencing escalating claims. We de... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
De Beers Signs 10-Year Sales Deal for Botswana Diamonds
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Source: Reuters: Health - October 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
These Are The World's Top Diamond-Mining Countries, By Carats & Value
These Are The World's Top Diamond-Mining Countries, By Carats & Value Only 22 countries in the world engage in rough diamond production - also known as uncut, raw or natural diamonds - mining for them from deposits within their territories. This chart, by Visual Capitalist's Pallavi Rao and Sam…#caratsvalue #visualcapitalist #pallavirao #samparker #kimberlyprocess #ashokdamarupurshad #southafrica #carat #botswana #zimbabwe (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Africa: Identifying Opportunities for Sustainable Financing for Neglected Tropical Diseases
[allAfrica] Gaborone -- During the World Health Organization's 73rd Africa Regional Committee held in Botswana, AllAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo spoke to Thoko Elphick-Pooley, Executive Director of Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) to discuss progress made in eliminating NTDs in Africa. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 28, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine Human Rights International Organizations and Africa Source Type: news
Experiences and Interventions by Botswana police officers in providing emergency care in road traffic collisions in the greater Gaborone region - Sebakeng M, Cox M.
BACKGROUND: Close to 500 people die annually from Road Traffic Collisions in Botswana. The country's Emergency Medical Service is limited in capacity and coverage and greatest in the region of the capital city, Gaborone. Botswana Police Service officers ar... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
The impact of flooding on the community: a case of Gweta and Zoroga Villages, Botswana - Mmopelwa G, Moalafhi DB, Hambira WL, Dhliwayo M, Motau A.
Floods continue to cause devastating impacts on society, the economy, and the environment. In Botswana, the semi-arid climate makes the country more vulnerable to the effects of hydro-meteorological hazards. The villages of Gweta and Zoroga, located in the... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
At UNGA, Civil Society Must Mobilize Global Solidarity for Universal Health Coverage
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Founding Executive Director, African Center for Global Health and Social TransformationcbalesSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023 12:00 PMAs world leaders prepare for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, it ’s important for those of us in civil society to prepare ourselves ideologically to engage, especially for pushing leaders to make commitments during the UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) on September 21. The theme for this important gathering is Universal health coverage: expanding our ambition for health and well-being in a post-COVID world.We all have a right to...
Source: IntraHealth International - September 12, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: cbales Source Type: news
Chinese Firms Vie for $2 Billion Botswana Copper Mine
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Source: Reuters: Health - September 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Botswana: Delegates Embrace Framework for Nursing Midwifery Strategy
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The 73rd Session of the WHO Regional Committee (RC73) delegates have welcomed the framework for implementing the global strategic directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021-2025 in the WHO African region. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 31, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Botswana Health and Medicine Southern Africa Source Type: news
Botswana: WHO Recognises Former President Mogae
[Botswana Daily News] Bobonong -- As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday recognised former president, Dr Festus Mogae and other African leaders who have worked to build the continent's healthcare system. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 30, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Botswana External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
Botswana: Digital Era Presents Health Improvement Opportunities
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has called on the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Member States to unleash the power of digital technologies to improve health and well-being of the people. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 29, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Botswana Economy, Business and Finance External Relations Health and Medicine ICT and Telecom International Organizations and Africa Southern Africa Sustainable Development Source Type: news
Africa: Seventy-Third Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa Kicks Off in Gaborone
[allAfrica] As Africa slowly recovers from the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, health ministers from across the continent, health professionals, members of civil society, and experts are gathering this week for the seventy-third session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 28, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Botswana External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
