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.

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

Promoting the Three R’s -Reduce, Recycle and Reuse- in waste Management in Kadoma, Zimbabwe

Abdullah Dzinamarira Foundation Trust; Young Men Christian Association; 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 ADFT-Kadoma Jan 2024.pdf

Transforming Mbale City’s urban food system in the Good Food for Cities Programme

Food Rights Alliance; Rikolto; Global Consumer Centre; 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 FRA Uganda case study Jan2024.pdf

Health-promoting food and waste management systems in Kwekwe City: Turning waste into assets

City of Kwekwe; 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 Kwekwe case study Jan2024.pdf