🎒 Australia's Construction Workforce Up 30%. Special Needs Schools Decline. Dengue Cases Rise 3x.
Chart of the Day #224 looks at Special Needs Education in Germany, Construction Industry Workforce, and Dengue cases in the Philippines
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Dengue cases in Bangladesh are rising year-round, with 326 deaths in 2024. The WHO warns of the virus’s global spread, with cases doubling annually since 2021. The number of international students studying in Germany has reached a record high, with nearly 380K students enrolled in the winter semester.
Today's Topics
🎒 Special Needs Education. 15% drop in German special needs schools from 2010 to 2022
🏗️ Infrastructure. Jobs in Australia’s construction industry up 30%
⚕️ Healthcare. Dengue cases triple in the Philippines
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🎒 15% Drop in German Special Needs Schools From 2010 to 2022
The number of schools for children with special needs in Germany decreased from 3.3K in 2010 to 2.7K in 2021, reflecting a shift towards inclusive education. This aligns with Germany's commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and its Basic Law (Grundgesetz), which guarantees the right to education for all, including students with disabilities. Federal initiatives, like the National Action Plan, aim to integrate students into mainstream schools, though disparities remain across states.
🏗️ Jobs in Australia’s Construction Industry Up 30%
From 2013 to 2023, employment in Australia's construction industry rose by over 30%, increasing from 1M to 1.3M workers. The most significant growth occurred between 2021 and 2023, driven by infrastructure projects and housing demand. This expansion aligns with government initiatives like the HomeBuilder scheme and public infrastructure investments aimed at addressing housing shortages and ongoing challenges such as labor shortages and rising costs.
⚕️ Dengue Cases Triple in the Philippines
Dengue cases in the Philippines rose from 13K in 2013 to 220K in 2022, with a sharp increase in 2022. In response, the government introduced the National Dengue Prevention and Control Program, focusing on the 4S Strategy: Search and destroy breeding sites, Secure self-protection, Seek early consultation, and Support fogging during outbreaks. The program aims to reduce morbidity by 25% and mortality by 50%, while encouraging community involvement in prevention efforts.
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