Researchers explore why pre-eclampsia is more common in women of African descent
A complication of pregnancy that causes the mother’s blood pressure to rise – often fatally…
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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…
Diabetes now major problem in Africa: report
Diabetes has increased in Africa between 1990 and 2015 due to rapid development and urbanisation,…
Research highlights problem with cognitive development in sub-Saharan Africa
New research from the University of Liverpool highlights problems impacting on the cognitive development of…
Tanzania to host East African community heart institute
Tanzania has been picked to host the proposed regional heart institute that will serve the…
New guidelines on improving care for female genital mutilation issued by UN health agency
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines aimed at helping health workers…