Tuberculosis (TB) is found in nearly every country in the world. South-East Asia remains the region most affected by TB, followed by Africa and the Western Pacific Region.

 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB prevention, testing and treatment has saved more than 79 million lives. For organisations operating in regions in Africa, such as South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, health and safety concerns may arise.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor, Clinical Governance at International SOS.

Tuberculosis (TB) is found in nearly every country in the world. South-East Asia remains the region most affected by TB, followed by Africa and the Western Pacific Region.
&nbsp;According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TB prevention, testing and treatment has saved more than 79 million lives. For organisations operating in regions in Africa, such as South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, health and safety concerns may arise.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor, Clinical Governance at International SOS.

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Regular screening, treatment for TB has saved more than 79 million lives: WHO

Top corporate leaders from across the African continent have gathered in Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa, and virtually, to engage in critical discussions on gender based violence and gender equality in the corporate world.

The event aims to catalyse significant strides in combating gender-based violence (GBV) and advancing gender equality. Attendees will benefit from a collaborative environment where they can share insights, strategies, and commit to actionable changes that foster gender inclusivity. The gathering is co-hosted by Shared Value Africa (SVA) and  KPMG. It is themed Accelerate Action and the organisers say it's a call to action for those at the helm of industry to lead with courage and commitment.

To chat to us further on the event Lulu Gaboo spoke to Thuthula Ndunge, the Transformation and Inclusion Lead for Southern Africa at KPMG..

Top corporate leaders from across the African continent have gathered in Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa, and virtually, to engage in critical discussions on gender based violence and gender equality in the corporate world.
The event aims to catalyse significant strides in combating gender-based violence (GBV) and advancing gender equality. Attendees will benefit from a collaborative environment where they can share insights, strategies, and commit to actionable changes that foster gender inclusivity. The gathering is co-hosted by Shared Value Africa (SVA) and &nbsp;KPMG. It is themed Accelerate Action and the organisers say it's a call to action for those at the helm of industry to lead with courage and commitment.
To chat to us further on the event Lulu Gaboo spoke to Thuthula Ndunge, the Transformation and Inclusion Lead for Southern Africa at KPMG..

Ongoing talks address gender-based violence, equality in the corporate world

Kenya is sending its former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to South Sudan as a special envoy in an effort to defuse a rift between President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President, Riek Machar.

Machar has been under house arrest since Wednesday night, which ends a five year civil war.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Oyet Nathaniel, Deputy Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan and the Deputy leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition

Kenya is sending its former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to South Sudan as a special envoy in an effort to defuse a rift between President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President, Riek Machar.
Machar has been under house arrest since Wednesday night, which ends a five year civil war.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Oyet Nathaniel, Deputy Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan and the Deputy leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition

Kenya’s Former Prime Minister appointed special envoy to South Sudan

South Africa's (SA) water challenges are under the spotlight at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba currently underway in Midrand, Gauteng.

The two-day indaba seeks to come up with immediate solutions that will ensure reliable and sustainable water supply to communities. Sipho Mosai group Chief Executive at SA water utility Rand Water spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

South Africa's (SA) water challenges are under the spotlight at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba currently underway in Midrand, Gauteng.
The two-day indaba seeks to come up with immediate solutions that will ensure reliable and sustainable water supply to communities. Sipho Mosai group Chief Executive at SA water utility Rand Water spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

Regular screening, treatment for TB has saved more than 79 million lives: WHO

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