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Charles Ebikeme
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Writer, Freelance
Beats
Avian influenza, Horse racing, Law, Workers’ rights, Birds, Environmental, Legislation, Racial justice, Politics, Civil disobedience, Pandemics, Pigs, Cats
Content
By Charles Ebikeme Verified| Devex@ After a peak in funding in 2018, research and development funding for neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs, has declined. The arrival of SARS-CoV-2, better known as COVID-19, captured attention and shifted priorities. “When COVID hit, there was an immediate concern about de-prioritization of investment in other health areas, and I don't think we saw it immediately,” explained Jamie Nishi, CEO of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
By Charles Ebikeme Verified| Nature Verified The abandoned buildings behind the New Somerset hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, are prime real estate along the waterfront, so guards patrol the area day and night to protect against squatters. But squatters aren’t the only visitors. Tucked in among the empty facades is the Ivan Toms Center for Health, one of the first clinics in South Africa for men who have sex with men. It was launched in 2009 to provide comprehensive, free and sensitive health care.
By Charles Ebikeme Verified| Scientific American Verified This article is part of “Innovations In: Solutions for Health Equity,” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Takeda Pharmaceuticals. The abandoned buildings behind the New Somerset hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, are prime real estate along the waterfront, so guards patrol the area day and night to protect against squatters. But squatters aren’t the only visitors.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States