In Africa, Blockchain And Crypto Hold The Keys To Economic Growth
Africa is well on its way to becoming a hub for Web3 and crypto development, with a thriving startup ecosystem backed by a population that has shown tons of enthusiasm for the idea of decentralized money. Blockchain and crypto are playing important roles in Africa’s digital transformation, and…#africa #african #nigeria #kenya #southafrica #tanzania #elsalvador #cvvc #congo #jambo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Magnitude and factors associated with sexual re-victimization among adolescent girls and young women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective multicenter study - Biluala F, Kayembe HC, Batumbo D, Kapour G, Mumbanza F, Bokabo E, Longo-Mbenza B, Zinga B.
BACKGROUND: Adolescent girls and young women are more exposed to sexual violence. A significant proportion of victims of sexual abuse are victims of sexual re-victimization. However, information on the burden of sexual re-victimization among AGYW in contex... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
How to avoid a green-metals crunch
E more metals. In recent months Britain has inked a deal with Zambia, Japan has sealed one with Namibia and the has shaken hands with Chile. The bloc’s negotiators also started talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo; America’s, meanwhile, visited Mongolia. This scattershot campaign, which is…#zambia #namibia #chile #mongolia #philippines #saudiarabia #economist #quick #tanzania #huwmckay (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
" Four Pillars of Civilization " Under Attack
A few days ago Tucker Carlson did a video about the elite “anti-human death-cult” that’s using “climate change” to reverse the industrial revolution. Returning us to an age where abject poverty -- even famine -- was a daily reality, while freedom was a distant memory. During the 15 minute…#tuckercarlson #michaelshellenberger #cheapenergy #roman #italian #yougov #boeing #747 #somalia #congo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitol Money Pads New Carbon Trading Desk at Congo ’s Top Bank
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Source: Reuters: Health - December 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC Issues Health Alert for Subtype of Mpox Virus in Congo CDC Issues Health Alert for Subtype of Mpox Virus in Congo
The CDC issued a health alert on Thursday to notify clinicians and health departments about a deadly type of the mpox virus spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
CDC Urges Clinicians to Be Aware of Potential Clade I Mpox Cases From DRC
(MedPage Today) -- An outbreak of Clade I mpox virus is currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and clinicians should be aware of the potential for transmission from people traveling from the Central African country... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - December 8, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Alarming Mpox Surge; Plan to Redo Lead Pipes Nationwide; Overdoses Reach High in SF
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The ongoing surge of mpox in Congo raises concerns of another global outbreak. (Washington Post)
The White House took aim at drug patent laws, announcing its readiness... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - December 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Stigma, Regulatory Barriers Delay Mpox Response in DRC Stigma, Regulatory Barriers Delay Mpox Response in DRC
Vaccines and treatments that could help tackle an mpox epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo are lying unused outside the country despite a high death rate.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Mpox surge in Congo raises concerns world will ignore warnings again
Authorities confirm the first sexual spread of mpox in Congo during a surge that has led to more deaths than last year’s global outbreak. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Fenit Nirappil Source Type: news
Electrifying Cooking: Decarbonizing Africa ’s Electricity Grid Towards Net Zero
Discussions around climate, clean energy, and women’s empowerment must find space in such high-level forums if there is to be any meaningful progress towards net zero.”
Muigai was speaking on the sidelines of a session dubbed ‘Electrifying Cooking: A Just Journey Toward Net Zero’ at the ongoing COP28 Summit in Dubai, UAE. As climate change increasingly becomes the most pressing issue facing humankind today, countries are urged to pursue ambitious climate actions towards net zero—the cutting of greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with any remaining emissions re-absorbed from the atmosphe...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - December 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Joyce Chimbi Tags: Africa Biodiversity Civil Society Climate Action Climate Change Climate Change Justice COP28 Development & Aid Editors' Choice Featured Food and Agriculture Global Headlines Health Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva Unit Source Type: news
Scientists launch research effort at COP28 for Congo rainforest
An agent of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) inspects a tree extracted from the Amazon rainforest, in a sawmill during an operation to combat deforestation, in Placas, Para State, Brazil January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino//File Photo…#ibama #amazon #placas #parastate #brazil #unitednations #congoriver #sciencepanel #congobasin #raphaëltshimanga (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Canadian scientists helped uncover sexually transmitted cases of a deadlier mpox strain
A research team made up of Canadian scientists and researchers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has documented the first known cases of a deadlier strain of mpox spreading through sexual contact. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
April Ryan Requests Meeting Between Biden And Music Icon Stevie Wonder
White House press corps veteran April Ryan drew chuckles when she eschewed the traditional press corps questions and asked Karine Jean-Pierre if President Biden would be “amenable to meeting with Stevie Wonder” to discuss his concerns with the administration. “I had an in-depth conversation with…#aprilryan #karinejeanpierre #steviewonder #votingrightsact #arkansas #supremecourt #congo #ronaldreagan #martinlutherkingjr #abcnews (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is the New Mpox 'Outbreak' Deadlier?
(MedPage Today) -- An outbreak* of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) has been detected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the case fatality rate -- the percent of detected cases... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - November 27, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
