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.

Climate change is making us more unequal. Advancing health equity provides levers for an effective, just response
EQUINET (2025 August)
Themes:
Equity in health, Values, policies and rights, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Poverty and health, Equitable health services, Resource allocation and health financing, Governance and participation in health
Country:
East and southern Africa region
URL: Climate and Health equity brief 2025.pdf
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Using health impact assessment to lever improvements in urban health in Lilongwe
Country Minders for Peoples Development (2025 July)
Themes:
Values, policies and rights, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Public-private mix, Governance and participation in health, Monitoring equity and research to policy
Country:
Malawi
URL: UH Malawi HIA case study 2025.pdf
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Turning waste into value: Plastics recycling in a circular economy in Kasangati Town Council, Uganda
Innovations for Development (2025 July)
Themes:
Health equity in economic and trade policies, Public-private mix, Governance and participation in health
Country:
Uganda
URL: UH Uganda case study 2025.pdf
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A Biodigester for clean energy at ENSOA, Antsirabe, Vakinakaratra, Madagascar
E-TAntsoroka ho an’ny Fampandrosoana ny maha Olona (2025 July)
Themes:
Health equity in economic and trade policies, Public-private mix, Governance and participation in health
Country:
Madagascar
URL: UH Madagascar case study 2025.pdf
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Brief on climate-related migration and health equity in East and Southern Africa
EQUINET; TARSC (2025 March)
Themes:
Equity in health, Values, policies and rights, Health equity in economic and trade policies, Equitable health services, Public-private mix, Governance and participation in health
Country:
East and southern Africa region
URL: EQ Brief Climate and migration in ESA Mar2025.pdf
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