Rwanda: Conditioned Legalisation of Abortion Divides Society
The approval of an abortion law in Rwanda has been met with mixed reactions - the government sees it as a way of promoting women's right and churches believe it is a violation of the right to life. read more »
Where Giving Birth is Deadly
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most dangerous countries in the world in which to conceive. Over her lifetime, a Congolese woman faces a one in 24 chance of dying from complications of … read more »
Zimbabwe: Maternal Mortality Funds to Be Disbursed
US$100 000 will be used for a pilot project which is going to see some clinics receiving maternal fees in advance so that women will get free care while giving birth. read more »
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The approval of an abortion law in Rwanda has been met with mixed reactions - the government sees it as a way of promoting women's right and churches believe it is a violation of ... Read more »
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With three years to go to the Millennium Development Goals' target of 2015, the debate should perhaps move to what kind of targets should be set for the future, writes IRIN. Read more »
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The federal government has committed to expand the country's vaccination programme which will reduce the country's child mortality rates - the second highest in the world. Read more »
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While the Democratic Alliance has welcomed proposed amendments to the Protection of State Information Bill, it believes further clarification on key criteria is required. Read more »
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most dangerous countries in the world in which to conceive. Over her lifetime, a Congolese woman faces a one in 24 chance of dying ... Read more »
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Controversial socialite Shanita Namuyimbwa commonly known as "Bad Black" has given birth. She has been accused of embezzlement and will defend herself in the Anti Corruption court ... Read more »
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There's a need to control population growth for the economy to grow at a sustainable rate says the National Planning Commission. Read more »
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More than a million premature babies die worldwide each year, but the majority could be saved if a range of existing inexpensive treatments and procedures were made more widely ... Read more »
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Least developed countries must improve women's access to education and family planning if they are to achieve sustainable development, says a report. Read more »
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New polio cases have been recorded in Unguwan Biri of Bangi ward in Mariga Local Government Area of the state. Read more »














