AllAfrica: Ending Stigma Key to ‘Getting to Zero’ – Testing, access to treatment, and educating the public are all vital tools in the fight against HIV/AIDS. But to truly reach zero, one must first combat the stigma against HIV that prevents people from finding the courage to get the help they need. (Kopano Sibeko)
WP: Here’s why 10 percent of the developing world’s drugs are fake – A disturbing trend in the developing world is that of the counterfeit medicine trade. The trade has left many people permanently disabled, or worse, by taking advantage of those most in need. In order to combat the growing problem, there must be an international effort to prevent these drugs from being distributed. (Olga Khazan)
CNN: Troubled water: Oil search fuels tension over Lake Malawi – Like other countries in the region, Malawi has discovered the possibility of oil reserves under its most famous lake. While the country hopes to cash in on the ‘black gold,’ it could leave millions in the region at risk, who rely on the lake for their livelihoods. (Robyn Curnow and Victoria Eastwood)
VOA: UN Report Finds Africa Education Goals Stagnating – The world as a whole has made tremendous progress in making sure that education is a possibility for all children. Yet despite the headway, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are finding the job more challenging than others. (Gabe Joselow)
HuffPo: Seeing the Business Opportunity in Malnutrition – From a business perspective, 3.5 million deaths, and countless others disabled by stunting each year is not just a number. It is also the number of people who will never have the opportunity to work for companies, buy products, and contribute to a hurting economy. Malnutrition affects all, and the fight is worth investing in. (Adrienne Burke)
