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.

Brief on climate, health equity and antimicrobial resistance in East and Southern Africa
EQUINET; TalkAB[M]R; TARSC (2026 June)
Themes:
Equity in health, Values, policies and rights, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Equitable health services, Governance and participation in health, Monitoring equity and research to policy
Country:
East and southern Africa region
URL: EQ Climate, AMR and HE brief 2026.pdf
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Call for applicants for the 2026 online capacity building course on health impact assessment: opens April 20th 2026 and closes 5pm June 3rd 2026
Regional Network for Equity in Health in East and Southern Africa (EQUINET) (2026 April)
Themes:
Equity in health, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Equitable health services, Public-private mix, Governance and participation in health, Monitoring equity and research to policy
Country:
East and southern Africa region
URL: EQ HIA 2026 course call for web.pdf
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Health Impact Assessment of legal formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale mining of critical minerals in the DRC. Lessons from the Ministerial Decree 19/15 in Lualaba province
Centre of Expertise in Mining Governance and Environment (CEGEMI); Extractivism and the Green Transition (AEGT); TARSC; EQUINET (2025 September)
Themes:
Health equity in economic and trade policies, Public-private mix, Monitoring equity and research to policy
Country:
Congo Democratic Republic
URL: CEGEMI AEGT EQUINET HIA brief 2025.pdf
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Health Impact Assessment of the Draft Tanzania Critical and Strategic Minerals Strategy
Mkwawa University College of Education; Extractivism and the Green Transition (AEGT); TARSC; EQUINET (2025 September)
Themes:
Health equity in economic and trade policies, Public-private mix, Monitoring equity and research to policy
Country:
Tanzania
URL: Tanzania AEGT EQUINET HIA brief 2025.pdf
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Health Impact Assessment of the 2024 Zambia Minerals Regulation Commission Act
SAIPAR; Extractivism and the Green Transition (AEGT); TARSC; EQUINET (2025 September)
Themes:
Health equity in economic and trade policies, Public-private mix, Monitoring equity and research to policy
Country:
Zambia
URL: SAIPAR Zambia AEGT EQUINET HIA brief 2025.pdf
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