UN health agency launches global Zika response strategy; Member States briefed on outbreak
As World Health Organization (WHO) officials briefed United Nations Member States in New York on…
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Ghana to host Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights
Ghana will host the 7th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights from 8th to…
Botswana receives award for excellent control of malaria
Botswana has received the 2016 African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) award, in recognition of its…
Gates Foundation pays for contraceptive delivery by drone to African women
Drones are delivering contraceptives to hard-to-reach Ghanaian villages in a programme jointly funded by the…
Universal health coverage receives backing from economists
A global coalition of 267 economists representing 44 countries is calling on policymakers to prioritise…
The World Health Organization calls on Africa to increase investment in health systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African governments to invest more into improving…
Spike in West Africa Ebola cases shows need to address underlying healthcare needs
Spike in West Africa Ebola cases shows need to address underlying healthcare needs Back in…
UNAIDS welcomes evidence that starting ART early saves lives
UNAIDS welcomes additional evidence that starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) at a higher CD4 level has…