Orgies, where teenagers abuse drugs and alcohol before indulging in (usually) unprotected intercourse, have reportedly become a regular phenomenon. Blogger Kundai Marunya blames ... Read more »
The report stated that six out of 10 children experience some form of violence before they turn 18, with half of them experiencing physical violence. Read more »
The two children died and several others were admitted to hospital after the vaccination drive. Read more »
The amendment contains a clause that will now allow for the blacklisting of parents who fail to comply with their child maintenance obligations. Read more »
Despite military searches and international lobbying, no trace of the 219 girls have been found. Read more »
The initiative is a move aimed at promoting innovation and critical thinking among learners through projects centered on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more »
Two out of three children with severe acute malnutrition live in northern Nigeria, where 11 states are most affected. Read more »
Nearly six million children in 32 counties will be vaccinated against polio despite the Catholic Church asking parents to boycott the exercise over the safety of the vaccine. Read more »
Nursing mothers have also been banned. Read more »
The European Medicines Agency has adopted a 'postive scientific opnion' for British-based pharmaceutical company GSK's malaria vaccine candidate. Although several further steps are ... Read more »
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