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What's in the way of quality antenatal care for women in West and Central Africa
Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye, Arcadia University Globally, nearly 300,000 women die from pregnancy-related causes each year. Most…
South Africa needs to change direction on maternal health to solve child malnutrition
Children are eating too much poor nutrient quality food and too little of good nutrient quality food. Shutterstock Chantell…
Battling misinformation wars in Africa: applying lessons from GMOs to COVID-19
People are faced with a lot of misinformation about both GMOs and COVID. Evan Clayburg Edward Mabaya, Cornell University; Ifeanyi…
Why repressive Saudi Arabia remains a US ally
Monday, 08 March 2021 04:39 Written by theconversation A demonstrator dressed as Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with blood on his hands protests outside the Saudi…
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Why fines and jail time won't change the behaviour of Ghana's minibus drivers
A bus and tro-tro station in Accra, Ghana. nicolasdecorte/Shutterstock/Editorial use only Festival Godwin Boateng, Columbia University Millions of people in…
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Ontario’s digital health program has a data quality problem, despite billions in spending
Tuesday, 02 March 2021 11:19 Written by theconversation Digital health technology, such as electronic health records, is believed to enhance patient-centred care, improve integrated care and ensure financially…
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Saudi Crown Prince ordered Khashoggi’s murder – U.S. Inteliigence
Saturday, 27 February 2021 04:22 Written by PREMIUM TIMES The report finds that Muhammad bin Salman approved the operation to capture or kill Mr Khashoggi. Saudi Arabia’s crown prince,…
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Okonjo-Iweala in the WTO top job: breaking the glass ceiling is a win for all women
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Monica Orisadare, Obafemi Awolowo University Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has become the first…
COVID-19 illustrates why Canada needs more — and better — public banks
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 02:44 Written by theconversation Public banks around the world are working towards the public good during COVID-19. The Canada Infrastructure Bank, however, seems focused…
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Texas electricity grid failure shows how microgrids offer hope for a better future
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 02:38 Written by theconversation Nearly five million homes and businesses lost power in Texas on Feb. 15, and millions remained without power throughout the…
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