Despite global decline in child deaths, progress varies by country
Global child and adolescent deaths have decreased from 14.18 million in 1990 to 7.26 million…
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WHO Kenya donates 15 ambulances to counties
The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 15 ambulances to support reproductive, maternal, newborn, child…
14 social entrepreneurs to improve maternal and child health in Africa
On Thursday 23 February 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya, the GE healthymagination Mother and Child Programme…
Influenza seasonality in the tropics and subtropics: a CDC collaborative study
A new collaborative study by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and global…
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…
Think tank targets health researchers, innovators with Sh713m fund
A multimillion shilling kitty has been set aside to finance innovative ideas geared towards improving…
Nigeria: With thousands in urgent need, UN health agency scales up emergency response
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) is ramping up its response in north-eastern Nigeria,…
Self-injectable contraceptives could be life-saver in Africa
Self-injectable contraceptives, which are being trailed in Uganda and Senegal, could revolutionise women’s lives in…
The contribution of health partnerships in universal health coverage
World Health Day (WHD) provides a unique opportunity to look at health through a global…
Johnson & Johnson announces launch of new global public health strategy at opening of new operations in Africa
Johnson & Johnson announced the official launch of its global public health strategy at the…