Ophthalmic Health Policy Implementation in Ethiopia: Workforce, Systems, and Global Health Lessons.
ABSTRACT Vision impairment remains a persistent public health challenge in Ethiopia. Despite national eye health strategies, implementation is uneven. This study examined how health policy influences ophthalmic care, focusing on barriers and global health implications. A cross-sectional mixed-methods survey was conducted from June to August 2025 across nine Ethiopian regions. Of 270 invited participants, 221 […]
Climatic and Environmental Determinants of Malaria Prevalence in Urban Highland Ethiopia (2019–2023)
Abstract: Malaria transmission in Ethiopia’s highland urban zones is undergoing a resurgence driven by climate variability, urban growth, and ecological disturbance. Once considered low-risk due to its elevation, Addis Ababa has recently experienced increasing malaria cases, emphasizing the need for climate-informed analysis. This study assessed associations between meteorological factors and malaria prevalence in Addis Ababa […]
Socioeconomic, Demographic, and Ecological Determinants of Malaria Transmission in Highland Urban Areas of Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Abstract: Urban malaria in Ethiopia’s highland regions is an emerging public health concern influenced by climate variability, human mobility, and ecological shifts. Although Addis Ababa was historically considered low-risk due to its elevation, recent trends indicate expanding transmission and rising case numbers. This study examined socioeconomic, demographic, and ecological determinants of malaria in Addis […]
Health Facility Readiness to Diagnose and Treat Malaria in Urban Highland Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Assessment from Addis Ababa
Abstract: Malaria remains a persistent public health challenge in Ethiopia, with urban highland areas like Addis Ababa increasingly at risk due to climate change, population mobility, and health system gaps. Despite national progress toward elimination, facility-level preparedness in these regions is underexplored. This study assessed the diagnostic and treatment readiness of 466 health […]
Natural Resources Abundance: Is It One of the Leading Causes of Africa’s Underdevelopment?
ABSTRACT This paper explores the complex relationship between natural resource abundance and Africa’s persistent underdevelopment. It traces the evolution of resource curse theory with a particular focus on African scholarship, situating it within broader debates on development and underdevelopment. While many theories explain Africa’s economic challenges, the role of resource dependence is often overlooked. The […]
Opinion – International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: Setting Legal Standards for States
ABSTRACT The unanimous advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) responds to inquiries concerning State obligations to address climate change posed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2023. It examined the obligations of States under the climate change treaty framework, customary international law, other relevant environmental treaties, the law of the […]
The Economic and Socio-Political Impact of Religion in the Senegambia Region: A Case of Mouridism
ABSTRACT The paper focuses on the Senegambia region (The Gambia and Senegal), which shares the same socio-cultural and religious identity, although separated by a boundary during the colonial era. The paper proceeds as follows. It presents the historical background of Sufi brotherhoods, particularly Mouridism in Senegambia. It examines the socio-political and economic […]
Recognition Over Performance: A Critical Review of ESG Practices in Vietnam
ABSTRACT No Vietnamese companies studied within our samples have registered a net-zero target with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). In general, this paper explores contradictions in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, and using Vietnam as a case. It highlights a growing gap between corporate ESG acknowledgment and actual performance through a narrative literature […]
The Central Role of Ecosystem Services in the Agroforestry Transition in Rwanda
A B S T R A C T The transition to agroforestry through enhancing ecosystem services is pivotal in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries, including Rwanda. This study examines the centrality of ecosystem services in influencing widescale agroforestry adoption for its socioeconomic and environmental benefits. Data was collected from 920 households […]
Vietnam’s Economic Transformation: Successes, Challenges, and Strategies for Sustainable Growth
ABSTRACT Vietnam’s post-1986 transition from a war-torn, centrally planned economy to a market-oriented system following the “Doi Moi” (reforms) offers a compelling case study in development economics. This paper analyzes Vietnam’s substantial achievements in poverty alleviation, public health, and socioeconomic advancement, which were facilitated by strategic economic diplomacy, foreign direct investment (FDI), and focused […]