Background: The discourse surrounding the relationship between economic growth and maternal and child health has extended over several years. While some studies highlight the potential positive impact of economic growth on maternal and child health, others challenge the conventional belief that economic growth invariably translates to improved maternal and child health. Recent findings suggest that its role as a sole determinant of mortality outcomes has declined over time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Clinical training is an essential component of radiography education. However, the increasing number of radiography educational institutions and students in Ghana exposes preceptors to challenges in the performance of their preceptorship roles.
Aim: To investigate the roles and challenges of preceptors in the clinical supervision and training of radiography students in Ghana and provide recommendations for addressing these challenges.
Background: Annually, 5.4 million children under five face mortality, with 2.5 million deaths in the first month, 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to pose major health and economic challenges for many countries worldwide. Particularly for countries in the African region, the existing precarious health status resulting from weak health systems have made the impact of the pandemic direr. Although the number of the COVID-19 infections in Africa cannot be compared to that of Europe and other parts of the world, the economic and health ramifications cannot be overstated.
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