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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Low birthweight babies more likely to experience mental health problems later in life, research finds
Babies born with extremely low birthweight are not only at risk for physical problems but…
Government urged to protect kids against Rotavirus with vaccine
Medical experts have urged the government to include the rotavirus vaccine in the National Immunisation…
The Medical Research Council injects R10 million into fight against life threatening health conditions
The Medical Research Council (MRC) has put up R10 million to boost the development of…
International partnership combats Rift Valley Fever outbreak in West Africa
Experts from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO/UN), World Health Organization…
Global Burden of Disease study 2015 assesses the state of the world’s health
Medical journal, The Lancet publishes the most up-to-date analysis on the state of the world’s…
UN health agency takes steps to help improve data on stillbirths, maternal and neonatal deaths
Most stillbirths and neonatal deaths are preventable with quality healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth, the…
Research boost creates more opportunities for African scientists
African research teams in Ivory Coast, Kenya, Senegal and Uganda have been awarded significant support…