The (non-)emergence of mobile money systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A comparative multilevel perspective of Kenya and Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2017.11.010
Abstract: Abstract Mobile money systems are radically transforming the lives of a large fraction of the Sub-Saharan population. The emblematic success story of M-Pesa of Kenyan telecommunications operator Safaricom has received wide acclaim for being both… read more here.
Keywords: money systems; money; sub saharan; mobile money ... See more keywords
An Exploratory Study of “Fake News” and Media Trust in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/23743670.2019.1627230
Abstract: ABSTRACT In recent years, concerns about the perceived increase in the amount of “fake news” have become prevalent in discussions about media and politics, particularly in the United States and Europe. However, debates around “fake… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; nigeria south; trust; kenya nigeria ... See more keywords
Curriculum and training needs of mid-level health workers in Africa: a situational review from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3362-9
Abstract: BackgroundAfrica’s health systems rely on services provided by mid-level health workers (MLWs). Investment in their training is worthwhile since they are more likely to be retained in underserved areas, require shorter training courses and are… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; training; mid level; health ... See more keywords
Access to care and financial burden for patients with breast cancer in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.6562
Abstract: 6562 Background: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy and the most common cause of cancer-related death in women in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. We evaluated healthcare resource use and financial burden for patients… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; kenya nigeria; ghana kenya; cancer ... See more keywords
Presence of trans-Fatty Acids Containing Ingredients in Pre-Packaged Foods and the Availability of Reported trans-Fat Levels in Kenya and Nigeria
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15030761
Abstract: In most African countries, the prevalence of industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) in the food supply is unknown. We estimated the number and proportion of products containing specific (any hydrogenated edible oils) and non-specific (vegetable… read more here.
Keywords: trans fatty; packaged foods; pre packaged; kenya nigeria ... See more keywords