Are Traditional Events to Blame for High Girl-Child Pregnancies?
Updated: Tue 27 Nov, 05:33 am
Elders, parents and teachers have cited traditional ceremonies involving all-night dancing as one of the reasons for the high rate of girl-child pregnancies and consequent increase in school … read more »
Health Crisis Hits South Sudan's Jonglei
Updated: Tue 27 Nov, 08:31 am
A health disaster deepens in the state of Jonglei as violence escalates and medical facilities are targeted and destroyed, according to a report by Médecins Sans Frontières. read more »
Award to Inspire Tanzanian Women
Updated: Fri 23 Nov, 08:07 am
The Women of Determination Conference will award women who have made "things happen" in economic sectors in a bid to encourage young women to aspire to greatness, event organizers say. read more »
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Liberal, leftist and socialist forces have called for a "Last Warning" march to Egypt's presidential palace against a draft constitution written by an Islamist-led assembly. Read more »
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The government has launched an extensive Aids campaign with emphasis on mother-to-child transmission. According to Uganda's Aids Commission chairperson Vinand Nantulya, mothers who ... Read more »
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President Jacob Zuma has again send his facilitation team to Zimbabwe to engage coalition partners over constitutional stalemate. Read more »
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Dancehall musician, Donald Chirisa, well-known in music circles as Sniper Storm has spoken against violence at the launch of the commemoration of 16 days against gender-based ... Read more »
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This is a series of stories, by Leonie Marinovich for Daily Maverick, in which urban African women speak frankly about the nuances and strategies of living with their HIV status, ... Read more »
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Ministry of Health is to recruit 10,231 health workers throughout the country. This follows a release of sh3.5 billion by Ministry of Finance to the health ministry. Read more »
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Kinawataka Women's Initiative is a non-governmental organization started with the aim of reducing HIV infections and sensitizing women and children on the dangers of the disease. ... Read more »
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The HIV prevalence rate among women is highest in urban areas, according to the 2011 Uganda Aids survey indicator. Read more »
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The World Health Organisation has revealed that Angola is among the African countries hardest hit by the Aids pandemic. Read more »
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The government has been called on to increase funding and leverage research to curb 'alarming' rates of gender-based violence as the country participates in the Sixteen Days of No ... Read more »
