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Does smoking have an impact on recovery from Covid-19?

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Does smoking have an impact on recovery from Covid-19?

Smoking is known to impair lung function, affect the immune system and can increase the severity of respiratory diseases such as influenza. Although no randomised controlled studies that have directly investigated the effect of smoking on people with Covid-19 are available at present, according to t...

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How many people have access to mobile connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa?

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GSMA:The Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan Africa 2023

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How many people have access to mobile connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa?

The GSMA (GSM Association) represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. It brings together nearly 800 operators with more than 300 companies from the wider mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies. According...

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Is media literacy taught in African schools?

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Misinformation Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: From Laws and Regulations to Media Literacy

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Is media literacy taught in African schools?

A study of media literacy in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Uganda found that media literacy was barely taught in the seven African countries, with only South Africa having elements of misinformation literacy. ...

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How many people have access to a computer in the different countries in Africa?

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ITU Digital Development Dashboard

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How many people have access to a computer in the different countries in Africa?

The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Digital Development Dashboard provides a clear picture of digital progress around the world. Based on the latestITU figures, here are the percentages of households with computers in various African countries: Cameroon: 18%, Egypt: 70%, Kenya: 9%, M...

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