African Health News 
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Nigeria: PATHS 2 Mourns Yakowa, Condoles Family
[Vanguard]United Kingdom's Partnership for Transforming Health Systems Phase 2 Programme, PATHS2, has expressed sadness over the death of Governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa of Kaduna State in a military helicopter crash in Bayelsa State Saturday, last week.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 20, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Cameroon: UB Turns Out Pioneer Medics
[Cameroon Tribune]Of the 85 admitted in 2006 as pioneer batch of medical doctors in training in the University of Buea (UB), 53 finally graduated last 15 December, 2012, named "Batch of Hope". The Minister of Higher Education, Chancellor of Cameroon State Universities was represented in Buea by UB's Pro-Chancellor, Professor Maurice Tchuente.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 20, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: LG Workers' Strike Stalls Immunization, Antenatal Care in Plateau
[Daily Trust]Also affected, according to NMA chairman, Dr Chris Yilgwan, are ante-natal services usually carried out at the primary health centres run by local health workers.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 20, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Rejection of Health Bill Blackmail - Medical Union
[Daily Trust]A bill seeks to provide a frame-work for regulation of national health system by setting standards for rendering of health services in the country, among others.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 20, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Unicef Tackles Malnutrition in Seven States With N1.1 Billion
[Daily Trust]Kano -Between January and November this year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) spent $N6.3million, an equivalent of N1.01billion, to support a programme on Community-based Management of Malnutrition (CMAM) in seven states under the UNICEF Bauchi D' field office.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 20, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Angola: Health Minister Considers Year 2012 Positive
[ANGOP]Luanda -The year 2012 was considered to be very positive for the health sector because it launched various means so that in the future they may be better and better.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 20, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: NHIS Top Job - Minister Fingered in Due Process Breach
[Leadership]The scramble for the position of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is heating up with allegations of compromise and systematic scheming out of qualified candidates in the recruitment process allegedly by Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 20, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Discovery of Africa moth species important for agriculture, controlling invasive plants
(University of Florida) In the rain forests of the Congo, where mammals and birds are hunted to near-extinction, an impenetrable sound of buzzing insects blankets the atmosphere.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - December 20, 2012 Category: Biology Source Type: news
The Executive Director in South Africa: Advocating for the ICPD Agenda - 07 December 2012
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — On a whirlwind tour of South Africa last week, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehim advocated for UNFPA's vision with politicians, partners, media, young people and staff members alike.
Source: UNFPA News - December 19, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Rwanda: When Cooked Maize Seeds Taste Like Chicken
[News of Rwanda]Senior six leavers who attend the National Civic Education programme in Karongi district explained why they nicknamed cooked maize seeds 'chicken'.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Morocco: voices from Gourougou
Around the city of Nador, and in the pretty pine-covered hills and lowland forests around Gourougou, several hundred African migrants are living in makeshift camps, waiting for an opportunity to enter Europe.
Source: MSF News - December 19, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Eritrea: Environmental Hygiene Used to Combat Disease
[Shabait]Keren -The Health Ministry's branch in Anseba region indicated that remarkable accomplishment has been registered in combating communicable diseases through environmental hygiene.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Eritrea: Health Station Gets Access to Water Supply
[Shabait]Debarwa -The health station in Gebrekefelet village, Debarwa sub-zone, has ensured access to potable water supply through popular undertaking that involved financial, labor and material resources.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Africa: Better Global Health, Less Poverty Projected for 2030
[State Department]Washington -A rise in the middle class, an older population and greater demand for resources will be among the challenges of the year 2030. Adequate planning and foresight can prevent a crisis in resources, a new report concludes, if leaders set their sights to the future.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Uganda: Japan Gives Sh800 Million for Health, Education
[New Vision]The Japanese government has donated $359, 910 (about sh863m), towards alleviating health, education and sports standards in Uganda.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
South Africa: Malaria Cases Decline in Limpopo
[SAnews.gov.za]Pretoria -The Department of Health and Social Development in Limpopo says it is winning the fight against malaria in the province.
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - December 19, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Uganda: Japan Donates Sh863 Million
[Independent]Amidst donor cuts the Japanese government has donated 863m shillings to three grass roots projects in the health, education and sports sector in Uganda.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Climate-Sensitive Diseases Are Global Killers ? Kamwi
[New Era]Windhoek -Over a billion people globally do not have access to improved water supply sources, whereas 2.4 billion people do not have access to any type of improved sanitation facility. While approximately 4 billion cases of diarrhoea each year cause 2.2 million deaths, mostly among children under the age of five years.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Zimbabwe: Call to Screen Bottled Water
[The Herald]A Chitungwiza businessman has called upon the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare to screen bottled water being sold on the market to ensure that only quality water gets to the people.Mr Sydney Farirai, who recently established a state-of-the-art water bottling plant at Chikwanha Shopping Centre, said on Monday that bottled water not certified by the Standards Association of Zimbabwe should be removed from the market.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Zimbabwe: Nation, India in Online Deal
[The Herald]Local patients will be able to consult Indian doctors online after an agreement was reached to connect health institutions to super-specialty hospitals in the Asian country.Major referral hospitals Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals and Harare Central Hospital are part of the deal expected to run for the next five years.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Pharma Technology Focus - Issue 20
Logistics and Supply Chain Issue: In this issue we explore logistical problems faced by distributors moving sensitive drugs across the Africa, investigate the latest IT tools revolutionising the supply chain for pharmaceuticals and also find out how …
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - December 19, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Africa: Medicines Shouldn't Be a Luxury
[MSF]What if the medicines that could save your life cost a hundred times what you earn in a year?
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Kenya: KNH Special Cancer Ward Gives Hope to Kids
[Capital FM]Unlike other children their age - they're between three and 13 - who are out playing in the sun, they wear black T-shirts with smiley faces and put on a show confined to their hospital ward.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Africa: Malaria Funding Falls Short By Half
[MMV]2012 World Malaria Report calls for sustained support
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - December 19, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Africa: Universal HIV Treatment Could Improve Education
[SciDev.Net]Improving access to HIV treatment, counselling and testing would also lead to better-quality education in regions worst hit by the disease, by cutting its impact on teachers, a study has found.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - December 19, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Liberia: Ellen Launches Two WHO Reports On Women's Health, World Malaria 2012
[Informer]President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called on all health partners to identify ways in which, working together, Africa can continue to ensure that the progress made is maintained and enhanced regarding women's health and in combating malaria in the African region.
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - December 19, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Africa: Outdated Legislation Hindering Health Programs in Africa
[GoSS]Juba -Africa is faced with huge challenges in the execution of health programs because of old and outdated laws and regulations that the continent inherited from its colonial masters, a World Bank health officer has said.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Kenya: Nyongo Calls for Nurses Union Leaders to Be Arrested
[The Star]Arrest the nurses union leaders. Medical services Minister Anyang Nyong'o is asking police to stop the leaders saying they are breaking the law. The Minister also says the striking nurses will be replaced immediately since the strike is illegal.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Liberia: Helping MCC and Others to Preserve Our Health and Our Lives
[New Dawn]Like other nations around the world, Liberia is at the core of preparedness for this year's Festive Season, most especially the celebration of Christ Jesus-the King of all kings. Annually and as a matter of tradition, preparations for such auspicious and religiously festive celebrations are characterized not only by the usual pomp and pageantry, but clean and conducive environment. It is in consonance with this and its ordinance that the Monrovia City Corporation or MCC continues to ensure a high level of
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Liberia: Boy, 10, Diagnosed of Cancer
[New Dawn]A 10-year old boy of school-going age has been diagnosed of cancer in the blood. His parents are appealing to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, humanitarian organizations and the public for help.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Africa: Non-Communicable Diseases Regarded As Main Causes of Deaths in Africa
[ANGOP]Luanda -The non-communicable disease, such as the respiratory, cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, sickle cell anaemia, infectious illnesses, mental disturbance, violence and trauma are considered the main causes of poor health in Africa.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Rwanda: Child Health Now Campaign Launched
[Focus]World Vision in partnership with the Rwandan Government through the ministry of health (Minisante) yesterday launched an advocacy campaign that aims to contribute towards the reduction of the under-five mortality rate in Rwanda, from 76 deaths to 50 deaths per 1,000 live births by the end of year 2015.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: 15,000 Get Free Health Insurance in Katsina
[Daily Trust]Council authorities in Dutsenma local government area of Katsina have bought health insurance for at least 15,000 local residents considered indigent in the ongoing national rollout of community-based health insurance (CBHI).
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Zambia: Smart-Care to Improve Health Record Keeping
[Times of Zambia]LONG queues and missing medical files at health centres have for a long time hindered continuity of health -care for under-five children and pregnant women.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
South Africa: MEC Dhlomo's Call to Distribute Condoms in Churches
[IFP]The IFPKZN caucus is horrified to hear of MEC Dhlomo's utterances on the distribution of condoms in churches.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - December 19, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
South Africa: Malaria Incidence Declining in Limpopo
[SA Govt]The Department of Health and Social Development is making significant strides in battling a major public health problem. Over the past three months, malaria has shown a sharp decrease in Limpopo compared to previous years, over the same period. Since 1 October 2012, 253 malaria cases were notified in Limpopo. This is down from the 504 cases reported in 2011 and 1,744 cases reported over the same period in 2010.
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - December 19, 2012 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Kenya: Five Weird Sex Phobias You Thought Didn't Exist
[Capital FM]Medorthophobia: Fear Of Erect Penises
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: Kwara Promotes Health Tourism With Multi-Million Diagnostic Centre
[Vanguard]Ilorin -Health is wealth goes the saying. As a result of this, issues relating to health have always been the central focus of human existence . In fact, all over the world, effective and result- oriented health care delivery services have remained the central target of any serious government.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: NAFDAC Repositioned to Battle Fake Drugs - Orhii
[Vanguard]Asaba -Director- General of National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, said, yesterday, that the agency had undergone internal restructuring to reposition it to better fight against fake and counterfeit drugs and other regulated products by increasing the number of its Directorate to 13, with six zonal offices and additional three laboratories.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
The success of the Red One in South Africa increased Iberia and Sol Melia shares by one percent
(FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology) The triumph of Spain's national selection in the 2010 world championships brought about an increase in the market value of Spanish tourism companies that translated into millions of euros, according to a study conducted by the University of Alicante.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - December 19, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Uganda: Nation Not Meeting Health Goals - Review
[Observer]Uganda's gains in the fight against poverty could be reversed if government doesn't do something about the majority of people living on the fringes.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 18, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Uganda: President Alerts Youth About HIV/Aids
[Observer]President Museveni has made a disturbing revelation that HIV prevalence rates in some parts of the country stand at 41%, a figure that more than double the officially stated statistics.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 18, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Uganda: New Population Report Throws Up Old Warning
[Observer]We are growing way too fast.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 18, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Kenya: Hospital Staff Scheme Buys Sh290 Million Hotel
[The Star]The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Staff Pension Scheme has invested Sh290 million in a new eight storey building to be opened in Eldoret town.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 18, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Malawi: Timber and Straw - the Story of a Village Clinic in Malawi
[Concern USA]In many of the countries where Concern Worldwide works, health care services can be extremely hard to come by. Malawi is no different. Mothers often have to walk for hours to get to the nearest health center--a major barrier that keeps them, and their children, from getting care when they need it.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 18, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
The Executive Director in South Africa: Advocating for the ICPD Agenda - 07 December 2012
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — On a whirlwind tour of South Africa last week, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehim advocated for UNFPA's vision with politicians, partners, media, young people and staff members alike.
Source: UNFPA News - December 18, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Eritrea: Health Center in Renovated
[Shabait]Areza -The Health Ministry's branch in the Southern region indicated that the health center in Areza sub-zone has been renovated at an expenditure of 1 million Nakfa.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 18, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Kenya: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Numbers Decline
[The Star]Nairobi has the highest number of legal alcohol drinkers followed by Central and Eastern provinces. Rift Valley tops in the usage of traditional liquor followed by Western province. The survey by NACADA however shows a general decline of alcohol and substance abuse from 22% in 2007 to 19.5 % in 2012
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 18, 2012 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Tracking the origins of HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus may have affected humans for much longer than is currently believed. Researchers now think that the genomes of an isolated West African human population provide important clues about how the disease has evolved.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 18, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news
