(C) The Conversation This story was originally published by The Conversation and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . African Population and Health Research Center on The Conversation [1] ['Abdhalah Ziraba', 'Anthony Idowu Ajayi', 'Antonina Mutoro', 'Benta A. Abuya', 'Boniface Ushie', 'Brenda Wawire', 'Catherine Kyobutungi', 'Elisheba Kiru', 'Emmy Kageha Igonya', 'Frederick Murunga Wekesah'] Date: 2023-04-18 12:19:39+00:00 Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images April 18, 2023 Kenya should decriminalise homosexuality: 4 compelling reasons why The criminalisation of same-sex sexual relations among consenting adults in Kenya worsens social disparities and inequalities. Godong via Getty Images April 13, 2023 Seule une fille sur trois atteint l'école secondaire au Sénégal : voici pourquoi et comment y remédier Des pratiques culturelles profondément ancrées - telles que les mutilations génitales féminines et le mariage des enfants - empêchent les filles de progresser à l'école. Godong via Getty Images April 12, 2023 Only 1 in 3 girls makes it to secondary school in Senegal: here’s why and how to fix it Deep-seated cultural practices – such as female genital mutilation and child marriage – prevent girls from making progress in school. Gettyimages November 21, 2022 Pregnant students in Tanzania may stay in school according to a new ruling by African child rights experts Education is important for girls’ future earning power and the promotion of their lifelong health and socioeconomic well-being. GettyImages October 4, 2022 Diabetes in South Africa: 60% aren’t being screened for complications, according to new study Most people with diabetes are poorly controlled. This makes them vulnerable to complications like eye problems, kidney disease, and even amputations. Author supplied September 27, 2022 Abortion in Kenya and Benin: medical safety isn’t enough – women and girls need to feel safe socially too Girls and young women do not search for medical safety when seeking abortion care. They prioritise “social safety” to avoid prosecution and social stigma. Can self-care be a solution? Sumy Sadurni/AFP via Getty Images September 24, 2022 Ebola outbreak in Uganda: the health system has never been better prepared The Sudan strain of the Ebola virus has been identified in Uganda for the first time in more than a decade. Shutterstock July 19, 2022 Why sexual and reproductive law for east African countries is being resisted Adolescent girls are disproportionately affected by sexual and reproductive health issues. These proposed law substantively addresses these disparities. SIMON WOHLFAHRT/AFP via Getty Images May 16, 2022 Rwanda: LGBT rights are protected on paper, but discrimination and homophobia persist A significant number of Rwanda’s LGBT community experience hostility. This includes at work and when trying to access health services. David Ryder/Getty Images June 27, 2022 How US policy on abortion affects women in Africa For countries that look to the US for guidance and for funding, the consequences will go beyond abortion. Boniface Muthoni/SOPA Images/LightRocket vía Getty Images April 18, 2022 Triunfos, errores y aprendizajes: expertos africanos reflexionan sobre la respuesta ante la covid-19 A pesar de la pandemia, las disparidades y las estructuras de poder desiguales en la salud mundial siguen intactas. Será difícil afrontar nuevos desafíos globales, como el calentamiento global, si no cambia el sistema. Belen B Massieu/shutterstock April 12, 2022 Unintended pregnancy rates are highest in Africa: a look at the complex reasons Up to 257 million women who want to avoid pregnancy are not using safe, modern contraception methods Getty Images April 8, 2022 Kenya puts in place tougher labelling for baby foods, bottles, teats and pacifiers Kenya wants parents to be able to make more informed choices about feeding their babies. Boniface Muthoni/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images March 10, 2022 Wins, missteps and lessons: African experts reflect on two years of COVID response It’s a huge cause for concern that, two years into the pandemic, the disparities and unequal power structures in global health are still intact. Gordwin Odhiambo/AFP via Getty Images February 10, 2022 Deeper divide: what Kenya’s pandemic school closures left in their wake Despite government efforts to provide digital resources for students kept out of school for most of 2020, access to these platforms was deeply unequal Shutterstock January 12, 2022 Maternal and child healthcare isn’t reaching everyone in urban sub-Saharan Africa Urban poverty is having an adverse impact on the health of mothers and children. [END] --- [1] Url: https://theconversation.com/institutions/african-population-and-health-research-center-2107 Published and (C) by The Conversation Content appears here under this condition or license: Creative Commons CC BY-ND 4.0. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/theconversation/