By Nwanne Dike Ijere Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women.…
Category: Analysis
Air Pollution Is Second Biggest Killer, Claims Millions of Lives
By Abdul Rahman Pollution is the second leading cause for death and life long health problems…
Africa: Protecting More Children, Against More Diseases, Faster Than Ever Before – Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Unveils Plans for Next 5-Year Period
press release Paris / Geneva — Gavi’s new Investment Opportunity outlines plans for the Vaccine Alliance…
Kenya: Adolescent Mother in Homa Bay Leads Efforts to Eradicate HIV, Early Pregnancy, and GBV
By Rosemary Onchari Kisii — Even after giving birth at a tender age, Millicent Nyaramu from…
We aren’t doing enough about the risk of bird flu – but we can
Analysis by Dr. Tom Frieden The United States’ response to H5N1 – “bird flu” – has…
Kenya: Budget Cuts in Kenyan Health Sector Spark Outcry Amid Sickle Cell Crisis
Nairobi — Amid the growing demand for a stronger public health system in Kenya, the recent…
Unicef: Poor Diet, Insecurity Major Causes of Child Malnutrition.
By Achor Abimaje Poor diet and insecurity have been identified as one of the major causes…
Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, What It Is, Causes
Overview Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to stiffen and change shape, which can cause…
Nigerians Struggle As High Drug Prices Fuel Health Crisis
By Sola Ogundipe Lagos — For patients in Nigeria, the outrageous cost of life-saving drugs is…
Ghana: Ghs Suspends Winneba Trauma, Specialist Hospital Medical Director … Over Death of Patient in Bush
By Times Reporter The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has suspended the Medical Director of the Winneba…