Briefs

Briefs

Information entry into this database is still underway.

EQUINET is carrying out work on indicators for health equity within the SADC Region. The publications in this section of the database provide information on the distribution of indicators relevant to health equity in southern Africa from a range of available published sources and information on approaches to monitoring equity. A sample of the indicators available is shown below. We welcome comments, feedback and contributions on the data provided through the feedback form provided. This database is maintained through the EQUINET secretariat at TARSC in co-operation with the University of Zimbabwe Medical School.

The most recent publications are displayed below.

The Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System: Bringing community voice and evidence to urban health in slum communities

Talk AB[M]R; TARSC; EQUINET (2024 January)

Themes:

Equity in health, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Poverty and health, Governance and participation in health, Monitoring equity and research to policy

Country:

East and southern Africa region

URL: UH NUDHSS Kenya Jan2024.pdf

Brief from Webinar 4: Climate justice and trade systems

EQUINET; SEATINI; TARSC (2023 December)

Themes:

Equity in health, Values, policies and rights, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Resource allocation and health financing, Governance and participation in health

Country:

East and southern Africa region

URL: Webinar 4 Trade and Clmate Justice.pdf

Don’t waste the waste! A case study of promising approaches in managing organic solid waste in Manandriana Municipality, Antananarivo Avaradrano, Madagascar

Femmes en Action Rurales de Madagascar; E-TAntsoroka ho an’ny Fampandrosoana ny maha Olona; TARSC; EQUINET (2024 January)

Themes:

Equity in health, Values, policies and rights, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Poverty and health, Governance and participation in health

Country:

East and southern Africa region

URL: UH FARM Case Study Jan2024.pdf

Communities collaborating in the Kariba Integrated Solid Waste Management Programme: From urban litter-jungles into healthy environments

Municipality of Kariba; TARSC; EQUINET (2024 January)

Themes:

Equity in health, Values, policies and rights, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Poverty and health, Public-private mix, Governance and participation in health

Country:

East and southern Africa region

URL: UH Kariba case study Jan2024.pdf

Waste is wealth: Small scale urban farming challenging food insecurity in informal settlements of Kibuye I Parish in Kampala, Uganda,

ACTogether Uganda; Urban Authority Association of Uganda; TARSC; EQUINET (2024 January)

Themes:

Equity in health, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Poverty and health, Public-private mix, Governance and participation in health

Country:

East and southern Africa region

URL: UH ACTogether Uganda Jan2024.pdf