SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Ghana's Youth: Navigating Sexual Health Challenges

Ghana is home to a large number of young people. This makes it crucial to focus on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). This is a big part of the global health goals. These goals aim to make sure everyone has access to good healthcare. In Africa, it is especially important to improve ASRH services. This is because many young people face unmet needs in th...

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May 28 2025HEALTH

How Childhood Struggles Shape Future Habits

The period when people are just starting to become adults is crucial. This is when habits formed in childhood can have big impacts. One major issue is the link between tough times in childhood and the use of substances later on. This connection can make it harder to reach important goals for society as a whole. There are many factors that can lead to tough times in ...

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May 16 2025HEALTH

Can Doctors in Ethiopia Embrace Digital Health?

Digital health data hubs are a big deal. They help solve health issues and support the big goals of sustainable development. In Ethiopia, the health system is moving towards a central hub for all health data. However, there is not much information on whether health professionals are on board with this idea. Understanding their willingness to use these systems is ke...

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May 06 2025FINANCE

The World's Money Problem: How We Can Fix It

The world's top economic minds gathered in Washington, D. C. for the annual IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. The mood was tense, with a $4. 2 trillion funding shortfall looming for the sustainable development goals by 2025. The focus was on jobs and prosperity, but the real issue is the broken financial system that's holding back low-to-middle income countries. Debt ...

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Health Goals in Southeast Asia: A Look at 2030

The United Nations has set some big goals for the world to reach by 2030. These goals, known as the Sustainable Development Goals, include targets for health and well-being. For the countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, there are some serious hurdles to overcome. These nations face a mix of social, economic, and health issues that make re...

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Apr 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Cities Can Go Green While Growing

In China, making the most of urban green spaces is crucial for sustainable growth. To figure out how economic goals affect these green areas, a study looked at 273 cities from 2010 to 2021. This study used different models to see how strict or flexible economic targets impact green land use. The findings were clear. Hard economic targets, like strict growth goals, o...

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Mar 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Aquatic Ecosystems: The Power of Tiny Allies

The world is hungry, and feeding it is a challenge. Food production, especially protein-rich items like meat and fish, takes a toll on the environment. The planet cannot support the current rate of production without causing harm. This is a tough spot for the world to be in. In Russia, the climate makes farming difficult, so people turn to fish farming. This is ...

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Mar 19 2025HEALTH

How Leaders Can Inspire Green Actions in Hospitals

Hospitals in China are under pressure to adopt sustainable practices. This is because they use a lot of resources. Green agile leadership (GAL) is a style that mixes flexibility with a strong focus on the environment. It is designed to tackle sustainability issues. This leadership style is crucial in the healthcare sector. It helps in meeting the Sustainable Dev...

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Mar 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Our Choices Shape Our Health

The way we handle energy and trade can greatly affect our health. It's all about balance. When countries prioritize clean energy and efficiency, they can reduce pollution. This is crucial for sustainable development, which means taking care of our needs without ruining the planet for future generations. But here's where it gets tricky: trade can be a double-edged sw...

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Unseen Battles: Women's Struggles with Gender-Based Violence in Africa

Imagine a continent where women face a daily struggle that goes unseen by many. Sub-Saharan Africa is a place where gender-based violence (GBV) is a harsh reality for countless women. This isn't just about bruises or broken bones; it's about a deep-rooted issue that affects human rights and public health. It's a problem that stands in the way of achieving big goals l...

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