We Studied Drug-Resistant Bacteria On Hospital Surfaces in Six Countries. This Is What We Found [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Antimicrobial resistance happens when bacteria and other microbes that can cause infections gain the ability to resist treatment by antibiotics or other antimicrobial medicines. Read more »
Unicef Lauds Gambia's Progress in Maternal and Child Health
The Point
The UNICEF Country rep has spoken highly of the gains made by The Gambia in ensuring that every child both in the country not only survive but thrives. However, she hastened to add… Read more »
Integrated HIV, TB and Malaria Care Supports Mothers-to-Be and Newborns in Kenya
Global Fund
Catherine Nyiva's first pregnancy was difficult. She didn't know what to expect. Read more »
C-Care Celebrates Premature Babies
Nile Post
C-Care Uganda, one of the country's private health care providers organized a celebration ahead of World Premature Day at their C-Care IHK facility in Namuwongo. Read more »
Surrogacy - Six Key Proposals in New Bill
New Times
A new draft law governing healthcare services contains provisions on assisted reproductive technologies, including surrogacy, to help couples with difficulty conceiving to have… Read more »
The First 1,000 Days of a Child's Life Are Crucial - There's Growing Evidence That the Next 1,000 Are Just As Important [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The first 1,000 days of a child's life - pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday - are a critical time. Expectant mothers need good antenatal care. The better… Read more »
Approximately 208 Babies Are Born in Namibia Every Day
Namibian
In the last 12 years, 909 324 babies were born in Namibia, which is equivalent to 208 babies every day. Read more »
Majority of Women in Namibia Give Birth At 21
Namibian
On average, a Namibian woman will have her first child at the age of 21. Read more »
Experts Decry High Rate of Deaths, Injuries From Unsafe Abortions
Daily Trust
Experts in sexual and reproductive health have harped on the need for increased efforts from government and other stakeholders towards tackling the burden of unsafe termination of… Read more »
Protecting Pregnant Women and Their Unborn Children From Future Health Crises
Liberian Observer
Pregnant women face unique risks during outbreaks of infectious diseases like COVID-19. As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the pandemic, it's important to… Read more »
