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Testing for malaria reduces over prescription by over 70%

Introducing rapid diagnostic tests in Ugandan drug shops improves treatment of malaria patients Using malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) in registered drug shops in a...

admin - July 23, 2015

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Continental campaign addresses infertile women’s stigma

Merck, in collaboration with Kenya Women Parliamentary Association and University of Nairobi, has kicked off the “More than a Mother” Campaign as part of...

admin - July 23, 2015

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Report: Donor government funding for AIDS increased in 2014

Increase was mainly due to the U.K.; however, funding from half of 14 donor governments declined As world leaders meet to discuss global financing for...

admin - July 14, 2015

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Fresh concern over maternal, child health during emergencies

With increasing number of displaced persons and emergency situations caused by insecurity and other natural disasters in the country, the NOTAGAIN Campaign is particularly...

admin - July 12, 2015

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Mercury-free dentistry: CPC, groups educate care consumers

The Sustainable Research & Action for Environmental Development (SRADev) Nigeria and World Alliance for Mercury Free Dentistry (WAMFD) are collaborating with the Consumer Protection...

admin - July 7, 2015

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Diabetes: Sitagliptin treatment poses no cardiovascular risk – Study

A study has shown that treatment with Sitagliptin does not increase the risks of major cardiovascular events or hospitalisation for heart failure MSD, known as...

admin - July 1, 2015

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CBD, WHO: Loss of biodiversity impacts human health

Healthy communities rely on well-functioning ecosystems. They provide clean air, fresh water, medicines and food security. They also limit disease and stabilise the climate. But biodiversity...

admin - June 7, 2015

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Government tasked on illicit tobacco trade

For tobacco control measures to be effective , the Federal Government must take pro-active measures to tackle the inflow of illicit tobacco products into...

admin - May 31, 2015

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