Jacqueline Howard, Deidre McPhillips 8–10 minutes CNN — Women in the United States face a growing…
Category: Women’s Health
Zimbabwe Moves to Regulate Beauty Products
By Tapiwa Svondo In a significant move to protect consumer safety, the Medicines Control Authority of…
Kenya: From Trauma to Triumph – Kenyan Women’s Courageous Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation
By Robert Kibet Nairobi — In the heart of Empash village, a fragmented community nestled in…
Uganda: Can We Talk More About Menopause? From Silence to Support
By Judith Hope Kiconco 3–4 minutes Menopause, a natural process marking the end of a woman’s…
What women can do to prioritize their health. A doctor explains
Katia Hetter New stats show the mortality rate is going down, but cancer increasing among younger,…
Sierra Leone: Deputy Health Minister Advocates for Improved Breastfeeding Support
By Ibrahim Kabba Turay 3–4 minutes At the induction ceremony of the Breastfeeding Advisory and Promotion…
Nigeria: Surviving Breast Cancer – Nigerian Women Share Their Stories
By Candi Nwakasi 5–6 minutes “I believe I will still beat it again.” These are the…
Zambia: Drought Emergency in Zambia – Child Marriage, HIV and Hunger On the Rise for Women and Girls
Southern Province, Zambia — “They don’t have any food, and the teenagers can become vulnerable,” said…
Zimbabwe: Dark and Lovely Kits Recalled Due to Bacterial Infection Risk
By Tapiwa Svondo The Consumer Protection Commission has recalled the Dark and Lovely 50ml single-use neutralizing…
Nigeria: Your Wig Could Be Poisoning You – Study Finds Pesticides and Other Toxic Chemicals in Synthetic Hair in Nigeria
By Nwanne Dike Ijere Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women.…