The United Nations health agency has called for ensuring that women have accurate information and support regarding the importance of breastfeeding. Read more »
Scientists have created a solar-powered sterilisation device that could improve the quality of healthcare in under-resourced rural health facilities. Read more »
A new study by the World Food Programme and Swaziland's government has revealed that the country's reliance on international donors hasn't helped avert the reality of chronic food ... Read more »
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President Jacob Zuma has met with South African-born Hollywood actress Charlize Theron where they extensively discussed ways to improve the struggle against HIV/Aids in South ... Read more »
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) has published the first installment in a new series which presents key data on government commitment to reduce hunger and undernutrition ... Read more »
Dr. Mohamud Sheikh Nurein Said of Kenya is the 2013 Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award winner. The award is the National Peace Corps Association's highest honor, given to Said in ... Read more »
Health Minister Muhammed Pate has voluntarily resigned to take up an appointment as a professor at the Duke University Global Health Institute in the United States. Read more »
As the influential leader of Zambia's Kaonde people, Chief Jonathan Eshiloni Mumena's decision to undergo male circumcision was nothing short of a public health practitioner's ... Read more »
Thirty U.S. doctors and nurses from across the country have been sworn in at the White House today as the first class of Peace Corps Global Health Service Partnership volunteers. Read more »
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