Public and private partnership critical to meet demand for contraceptives
Lack of access to family planning services and information among women not only undermines their…
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Zika mosquitoes quickly invade, adapt to new climates
The Zika-bearing mosquito Aedes aegypti is not only spreading rapidly but has shown a remarkable…
Two hundred and eight midwives to be trained
A United Kingdom (UK-based) non-governmental health group, Life for African Mothers (LFAM), has disclosed plans…
World’s first malaria vaccine in the offing
It is now confirmed. Mass vaccinations with the world’s first malaria vaccine, RTS,S, whose trial…
In 40 years, 100 per cent global rise in number of blood pressure patients
In a startling revelation, a new study has found that in the past 40 years…
Diabetes now major problem in Africa: report
Diabetes has increased in Africa between 1990 and 2015 due to rapid development and urbanisation,…
Global declines in adolescent childbearing related to national income, education expenditures
Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health found that an important explanation for…
A snapshot view of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East Africa
The recent AIDF infographic provides a snapshot of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East…
Testing begins on an experimental Zika vaccine with inactivated virus
Federal scientists have launched another test in human volunteers of a Zika vaccine. This one…
African leaders urged to adopt ‘One Health Approach’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called African countries attention to the importance of using…