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African Health Ministers Call for Accelerating Progress in Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health By Transforming Health Systems

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

Lusaka, Zambia — At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, Ministers of Health and high-level delegates converged to reaffirm their commitment to the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents. As part of the documents presented, the Ministers considered the technical document AFR/RC75/5 on Accelerating Progress in the Health and…

How AI, wearable tech and data are transforming health decisions

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago09 mins

Many South Africans visiting a new general practitioner, specialist, or doctor still face the same old problem of filling in paperwork to open their medical file, which is physically archived and retrieved only when needed. Image credit: Katie Huber-Rhoades on Dupe Photos Outside South Africa, PYMNTS.com reports that Google and NASA are testing the “Crew…

Women Honoured for Transforming Their Communities – Sustainably

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

Across South Africa, women are reshaping how communities handle packaging waste — creating jobs, dignity, and environmental change. Their efforts have been recognised by Petco, the country’s longest-standing producer responsibility organisation, which this year honoured several changemakers for their innovation and resilience. “Recycling is about more than bins and bags,” said Petco CEO Telly Chauke….

Is AI transforming the future of healthcare? | Technology

eriinfo.com2 months ago01 mins

We examine how artificial intelligence is transforming physical medicine and mental health. Artificial intelligence is being used to diagnose rare diseases and provide vital support for people dealing with anxiety and depression, taking on roles traditionally held by healthcare professionals. But this growing reliance raises important questions: can we fully trust AI in critical health decisions? Who is…

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Africa: Infrastructure Investing – – Restoring Dignity and Transforming Lives Across SA and Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago02 mins

A Public Investment Corporation research paper in support of the urgent need for investment in Africa presents some startling realities, but also cites investment and co-investment opportunities for development finance institutions, asset managers and private capital. A Public Investment Corporation research paper in support of the urgent need for investment in Africa presents some startling…

eBook: Transforming emerging identities into new customers

eriinfo.com2 months ago02 mins

eBook: Transforming emerging identities into new customers. Across the world, growing numbers of young people, new-to-country immigrants and other groups are poised to enter the financial system as customers of credit, loans, remittances and more. By 2030, 75% of consumers in emerging markets will be between the ages of 15 and 34.(1) Companies that can…

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Africa: Saving Money, Breathing Easier – How Energy Access Is Transforming Lives in Ethiopia

eriinfo.com3 months ago012 mins

Families in rural Ethiopia are transforming their lives with clean energy. Supported by the World Bank’s Ci-Dev, biogas digesters replace firewood, cutting smoke and improving crop yields. Off-grid solar brings light, boosts savings, and powers micro-enterprises. Since 2016, Ethiopia has earned $3.46 million in carbon credits, reinvesting in access and maintenance. For women like Abeba…

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Africa: Transforming Rwanda’s Workforce – a Skills-Led Approach for Jobs and Growth

eriinfo.com3 months ago010 mins

From Market Stalls to Media House: Rwanda’s Journey to Job Creation A sunny June day in a Kigali market, a young girl named Joy sets out a small basket of oranges along the road. She had left school due to financial hardship, and now her days are a juggling act–helping her mother with chores, walking…