While hospitals in developed countries struggle to allocate medical resources to increasing numbers of people infected by by COVID-19, health facilities in developing economies cope every day with infrastructure and energy access challenges. Distributed renewable … read more
Rural health stations are particularly important for the goal of slowing or preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus: They are centres for informing the population about health and protection measures and a contact point … read more
A pandemic puts pressure on every part of a country’s economy and society. For developing countries that were already facing major challenges before COVID-19, this pressure will be particularly painful. As the virus spreads, especially … read more
Africa has a unique opportunity to create its own path for a greener and healthier environment and society. It is regressive for Kenya to be thinking of investing in a coal power plant in Lamu … read more
Africa cannot afford to be left behind in the global transition to renewable energy, but many challenges lie in its way, says Dianna Games Governments need the courage to break away from old models, to … read more
Electrical connections by uncertified wiremen – known as kamyufu in the local language – has grave consequences. The risks of electrocution and a premise catching fire are high, all of which can easily lead to death. To … read more
Tanzania’s 73.4 per cent of the villages are now electrified, making the country excel on the continent with its largest population being able to access reliable and affordable power supply, according to Minister for Energy, … read more
The infodemic that is spreading arrives on smartphones in messages that have been forwarded by a friend or relative and includes information purportedly from a prominent doctor or a friend of a friend who works … read more
Global data from WHO indicate that 81% of COVID-19 cases are relatively mild, 14% evolve into a more severe illness, and about 5% become critical, requiring supportive treatment such as oxygen and mechanical ventilation. There … read more
Rich country development agencies, following the ‘aid’ logic, are tying themselves in knots about whether the money they spend on the coronavirus response should come from the ’aid’ budget. But in the 21st century, the … read more
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