Mental health laws ignore traditional care in Africa: insights from 5 countries
By Deborah Oyine Aluh/TheConversation When Idoko, a 23-year-old man living in rural…
African countries are signing bilateral health deals with the US: virologist identifies the ‘red flags’
The United States is signing bilateral health deals with African countries. By…
Meekness isn’t weakness – once considered positive, it’s one of the ‘undersung virtues’ that deserve defense today
By Timothy J. Pawl/TheConversation What do you envision when you think of…
Snakebites: how to avoid them and what to do if you’re bitten
By Melisa Benard-Valle/TheConversation Imagine walking into tall grass or working barefoot in…
African indigenous foods that fight inflammation may help people with diabetes – research
African indigenous food groups present an exciting area to explore when it…
Women’s control over fertility is linked to education, money and digital access – study of 16 African countries
By Turnwait Otu Michael and Kammila Naidoo/TheConversation Many married women in sub-Saharan…
Medical negligence in Nigeria: what’s known, and what needs to be done
Medical negligence in Nigeria came to the fore when author Chimamanda Ngozi…
Destination Branding: How Sanwo-Olu turned Lagos to Nigeria’s festive capital
With the influx of people into Lagos during the festive season in…
News influencers are reshaping the media – insights from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
By Amy Ross Arguedas and Nic Newman/University of Oxford Reuters Institute News…
Social media can cause stress in real life – our ‘digital thermometer’ helps track it
Social media has reached more than half (63.9%) of the world’s population since it…
