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Application of AHP for the development of waste management systems that minimize infection risks in developing countries: Case studies Lesotho and South Africa

Author: Brent, AC ; Rogers, DEC ; Ramabitsa-Siimane, TSM ; Rohwer, Mark B Date: Sep 2006 This paper focuses on the establishment of waste management systems that minimize infection risks in the context of sustainable development in the developing country situations. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), a known multi-criteria ... Read more
Considering healthy indoor environments in the development of human settlements by characterising the building indoor microbiome

Author: Nice, Jako A Date: Dec 2019 As humans we spend up to 90% of our lifes in indoor environments. Considering the rate of urbanisation in South Africa and globally, it would be prudent to consider the health quality of the indoor environments of current and future planned ... Read more
A literature review of teledermatology programs in the South African public health sector

Author: Walters, Laticha EM ; Mars, M ; Scott, RE Date: Oct 2015 This is presentation on teledermatology programs in South Africa that indicate the inequitable access to health care, the ineffective and inefficient referral system as well as the shortage of dermatologists. Read more
M-health adoption and sustainability prognosis from a care givers’ and patients’ perspective

Author: Hwabamungu, B ; Williams, Q Date: Oct 2010 The penetration of mobile phones and mobile technologies in developing countries has led to innovative developments of various m-Health applications. These applications have proven the potential of mobile technologies for improving the quality ... Read more
No age discrimination for biometrics

Author: Lessing, MM ; Weissenberger, L Date: Jul 2008 Biometric advances apply to a range of disciplines to ensure the safety and security of individuals and groups. To stress the value of biometrics, this study focuses on the application of biometric techniques to a vast range of individuals ... Read more
Prevention and control of tuberculosis in correctional and detention facilities: recommendations from the CDC

Author: Parsons, S Date: Jul 2006 Tuberculosis (TB) control can be particularly problematic in correctional and detention facilities, in which persons from diverse backgrounds and communities are housed in close proximity for varying periods. This report provides a framework ... Read more
Public health intervention needed to curb increase in diarrhoea-related deaths in South Africa

Author: Steyn, Maronel Date: 01 Sep 2010 Sub-Sahara Africa continues to be the region most affected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) (WHO, 2009). South Africa alone is home to 14 % of the world’s HIV positive population (UNAIDS, 2006). ... Read more
The roles and needs of community health workers in developing countries: an exploratory case study in South Africa

Author: Khalala, G ; Makitla, I ; Botha, Adèle ; Alberts, R Date: 2013 Extending the reach of primary health care is important as it is both a human rights issue as well as a developmental necessity. To achieve extended reach, Community Health Workers are being deployed within rural communities to provide assistive ... Read more
Supporting home based health care in South African rural communities using USSD technology

Author: Wouters, B ; Barjis, J ; Maponya, G ; Maritz, Johan ; Mashiri, MAM Date: Aug 2009 Poor infrastructure, inadequate literacy, availability of technology and socio-cultural settings are a few factors in the myriad of challenges facing the development of rural areas in South Africa. Healthcare is one of the most important ... Read more

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