News: Health
Measles outbreak fear in southern Africa
The disease continues to be an ongoing problem, it has been claimed.
29/06/2010
'Aid needed' to prevent food shortage in Africa
The continent could be heading for a disaster akin to the one witnessed between 2007 and 2008, it has been claimed.
25/06/2010
Africa 'needs to spend more' on agriculture
The continent is facing a severe deficit problem, a report has shown.
23/06/2010
Tajikistan 'will benefit from anti-polio immunisation'
The World Health Organization has stated it expects a reduction in polio cases in Tajikistan thanks to an immunisation initiative.
17/05/2010
Pregnant women in Sierra Leone to get free healthcare
Pregnant women and children under-five will receive free healthcare in Sierra Leone in order to deal with the country's mortality rates.
19/02/2010
Volunteer aims to improve health in Ethiopia
One volunteer is heading to Ethiopia to take medical supplies and offer her support to those needing healthcare.
19/02/2010
India to make disability certificates more accessible
Conditions for disabled people in India are expected to improve following amendments to the rules surrounding the issue of disability certificates.
16/02/2010
Swine flu vaccine 'could be delayed' in Cambodia
A major batch of swine flu vaccine is yet to arrive in Cambodia, despite having been scheduled to get there by the end of 2009.
15/02/2010
Mongolia 'to receive grain aid from Russia'
Russia has announced its intentions to deliver grain aid to Mongolia.
11/02/2010
British firm's refinery 'a threat to health in India'
It has been alleged that one of Vedanta Resources' Indian refinery plants is polluting the local area.
09/02/2010
