May 22, 2013
News in 'Health' section
UN launches over US$121m appeal for Liberia
February 7, 2012The United Nations Humanitarian Coordination office has launched a consolidated international donor appeal for US$ 121,577,279 for Liberia for 2012.The United Nations Humanitarian Coordination office has launched a consolidated international donor appeal for US$ 121,577,279 for Liberia for 2012.
Anti-FGM campaigner on consensus to stop the practice
February 7, 2012The Gambia is said to have made great strides in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), but more challenges lie ahead, said the Executive Director of the Gambia Committee Against Harmful Traditional Practices (GAMCOTRAP), Dr. Isatou Tourey
Toxic cyanide chemical raises concerns in Guinea
February 2, 2012Guinea is said to be threatened by the use of cyanide and other prohibited toxic chemicals.
Imported to be used in mines, the products are subjected to very low environment taxes.
Ivory Coast: Containing Meningitis epidemic after 11 deaths
February 2, 2012There has been an outbreak of a Meningitis epidemic in northern and central Ivory Coast, which has so far claimed 11 lives.
Ghana: Deadly Bacteria Outbreak
January 31, 2012Health authorities in Ghana are battling to contain the outbreak of deadly bacteria, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococus Aureus (MRSA).
UNAIDS boss nudges African 'solution' to AIDS burden
January 30, 2012UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé has called on African governments to take on a greater share of AIDS investments in their own countries and across the region.
NGO putting spotlight on childhood cancer in S/Leone
January 24, 2012Childhood cancer is said to be among several diseases in Sierra Leone that receive less attention in the West African country.
A number of children have died of cancer, while the elderly continue to suffer in silence, due to lack of care and support.
Upsurge in rape cases in Ivory Coast, kids falling victim
January 20, 2012The government of Ivory Coast has launched a campaign to combat child rape in the country, following a recent upsurge in rape cases of children under five by men above age 30.
Deaths in thousands on Ghana’s roads in 2011
January 18, 2012There has been a big increase in the number of fatal road accident in Ghana, with 2, 330 lives being lost on the country’s roads last year, 2011, according to Ghana’s Police Service.
The United Nations declared 2011-2020 as the “decade of action for road safety.”
Togo: ‘Good Walk’ to reaching MDG 2015-UNICEF
January 14, 2012Togo is thriving in its efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals, MDG in 2015.
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