As Waistlines Increase, Diabetes Sets In In Tanzania 15/01/2019 Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM — As she walks through a narrow passage in Tandale slum in Dar es Salaam to work, Lulu Kambogi braves the taunts shouted at her: “Bonge, Bonge, Bonge.” (Fat woman) Continue reading -> Image Credits: Muhidin Issa Michuzi. Tanzania Approves Herbs To Treat Erectile Dysfunction 07/01/2019 Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM — As rain sprinkled on the muddy soil, Patrick Nyembo and his wife Agnes waded on the mud-soaked pathway to a remote village in western Tanzania as they desperately try to reach a herbalist whose herbs are believed to treat a very embarrassing problem. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Muhidin Issa Michuzi. Criminalisation Of HIV/AIDS Transmission Undermining Efforts To Combat The Disease, Panellists Say 20/12/2018 Justus Wanzala PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Criminalisation of HIV/AIDS transmission, a widespread phenomenon in Africa, is undermining efforts towards fighting the disease. This emerged during the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA), attended by some 3,000 researchers, scientists, policymakers and students from all over the world. The forum, which ran from 12-14 December in Pretoria, is Africa’s premier science, technology and innovation event. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Justus Wanzala. WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems’ ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Steven Depolo. WHO Report Shows Global Progress On Influenza Preparedness Response 18/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has released a new report showing that significant progress has been made to build national and global preparedness for future influenza pandemics. This progress resulted from the collaborative multi-sectoral implementation of a WHO plan, funded by the benefit-sharing contributions of industry partners, to strengthen global health security against pandemic influenza. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. Digital Health Technologies Can Unlock Huge Potential From Research Bench To Outpatient Care, Speakers Tell OECD 14/12/2018 Editorial team There is a yawning gap between the potential of digital technologies to transform health care, and the everyday constraints on efficient data use at health clinics and hospitals to improve patient treatment. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OECD. Antibiotic R&D Group To Screen Pharma Chemical Libraries For Antibacterial Compounds 14/12/2018 David Branigan The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) and the pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Takeda signed an agreement this week for GARDP to access and screen the chemical libraries of Eisai and Takeda with the hope of finding chemical compounds with antibacterial properties. Continue reading -> Image Credits: GARDP. Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pill: Implications For Women’s Health – And For Policy 14/12/2018 Varuna Srinivasan The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a first of its kind over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, submitted by two organisations that are campaigning for its acceptance. But looming changes in policy, coverage and patient protection could provide barriers to its access and use. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Ibis reproductive health. Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Tanzania Approves Herbs To Treat Erectile Dysfunction 07/01/2019 Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM — As rain sprinkled on the muddy soil, Patrick Nyembo and his wife Agnes waded on the mud-soaked pathway to a remote village in western Tanzania as they desperately try to reach a herbalist whose herbs are believed to treat a very embarrassing problem. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Muhidin Issa Michuzi. Criminalisation Of HIV/AIDS Transmission Undermining Efforts To Combat The Disease, Panellists Say 20/12/2018 Justus Wanzala PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Criminalisation of HIV/AIDS transmission, a widespread phenomenon in Africa, is undermining efforts towards fighting the disease. This emerged during the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA), attended by some 3,000 researchers, scientists, policymakers and students from all over the world. The forum, which ran from 12-14 December in Pretoria, is Africa’s premier science, technology and innovation event. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Justus Wanzala. WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems’ ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Steven Depolo. WHO Report Shows Global Progress On Influenza Preparedness Response 18/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has released a new report showing that significant progress has been made to build national and global preparedness for future influenza pandemics. This progress resulted from the collaborative multi-sectoral implementation of a WHO plan, funded by the benefit-sharing contributions of industry partners, to strengthen global health security against pandemic influenza. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. Digital Health Technologies Can Unlock Huge Potential From Research Bench To Outpatient Care, Speakers Tell OECD 14/12/2018 Editorial team There is a yawning gap between the potential of digital technologies to transform health care, and the everyday constraints on efficient data use at health clinics and hospitals to improve patient treatment. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OECD. Antibiotic R&D Group To Screen Pharma Chemical Libraries For Antibacterial Compounds 14/12/2018 David Branigan The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) and the pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Takeda signed an agreement this week for GARDP to access and screen the chemical libraries of Eisai and Takeda with the hope of finding chemical compounds with antibacterial properties. Continue reading -> Image Credits: GARDP. Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pill: Implications For Women’s Health – And For Policy 14/12/2018 Varuna Srinivasan The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a first of its kind over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, submitted by two organisations that are campaigning for its acceptance. But looming changes in policy, coverage and patient protection could provide barriers to its access and use. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Ibis reproductive health. Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Criminalisation Of HIV/AIDS Transmission Undermining Efforts To Combat The Disease, Panellists Say 20/12/2018 Justus Wanzala PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Criminalisation of HIV/AIDS transmission, a widespread phenomenon in Africa, is undermining efforts towards fighting the disease. This emerged during the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA), attended by some 3,000 researchers, scientists, policymakers and students from all over the world. The forum, which ran from 12-14 December in Pretoria, is Africa’s premier science, technology and innovation event. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Justus Wanzala. WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems’ ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Steven Depolo. WHO Report Shows Global Progress On Influenza Preparedness Response 18/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has released a new report showing that significant progress has been made to build national and global preparedness for future influenza pandemics. This progress resulted from the collaborative multi-sectoral implementation of a WHO plan, funded by the benefit-sharing contributions of industry partners, to strengthen global health security against pandemic influenza. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. Digital Health Technologies Can Unlock Huge Potential From Research Bench To Outpatient Care, Speakers Tell OECD 14/12/2018 Editorial team There is a yawning gap between the potential of digital technologies to transform health care, and the everyday constraints on efficient data use at health clinics and hospitals to improve patient treatment. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OECD. Antibiotic R&D Group To Screen Pharma Chemical Libraries For Antibacterial Compounds 14/12/2018 David Branigan The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) and the pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Takeda signed an agreement this week for GARDP to access and screen the chemical libraries of Eisai and Takeda with the hope of finding chemical compounds with antibacterial properties. Continue reading -> Image Credits: GARDP. Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pill: Implications For Women’s Health – And For Policy 14/12/2018 Varuna Srinivasan The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a first of its kind over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, submitted by two organisations that are campaigning for its acceptance. But looming changes in policy, coverage and patient protection could provide barriers to its access and use. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Ibis reproductive health. Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems’ ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Steven Depolo. WHO Report Shows Global Progress On Influenza Preparedness Response 18/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has released a new report showing that significant progress has been made to build national and global preparedness for future influenza pandemics. This progress resulted from the collaborative multi-sectoral implementation of a WHO plan, funded by the benefit-sharing contributions of industry partners, to strengthen global health security against pandemic influenza. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. Digital Health Technologies Can Unlock Huge Potential From Research Bench To Outpatient Care, Speakers Tell OECD 14/12/2018 Editorial team There is a yawning gap between the potential of digital technologies to transform health care, and the everyday constraints on efficient data use at health clinics and hospitals to improve patient treatment. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OECD. Antibiotic R&D Group To Screen Pharma Chemical Libraries For Antibacterial Compounds 14/12/2018 David Branigan The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) and the pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Takeda signed an agreement this week for GARDP to access and screen the chemical libraries of Eisai and Takeda with the hope of finding chemical compounds with antibacterial properties. Continue reading -> Image Credits: GARDP. Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pill: Implications For Women’s Health – And For Policy 14/12/2018 Varuna Srinivasan The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a first of its kind over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, submitted by two organisations that are campaigning for its acceptance. But looming changes in policy, coverage and patient protection could provide barriers to its access and use. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Ibis reproductive health. Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHO Report Shows Global Progress On Influenza Preparedness Response 18/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has released a new report showing that significant progress has been made to build national and global preparedness for future influenza pandemics. This progress resulted from the collaborative multi-sectoral implementation of a WHO plan, funded by the benefit-sharing contributions of industry partners, to strengthen global health security against pandemic influenza. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. Digital Health Technologies Can Unlock Huge Potential From Research Bench To Outpatient Care, Speakers Tell OECD 14/12/2018 Editorial team There is a yawning gap between the potential of digital technologies to transform health care, and the everyday constraints on efficient data use at health clinics and hospitals to improve patient treatment. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OECD. Antibiotic R&D Group To Screen Pharma Chemical Libraries For Antibacterial Compounds 14/12/2018 David Branigan The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) and the pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Takeda signed an agreement this week for GARDP to access and screen the chemical libraries of Eisai and Takeda with the hope of finding chemical compounds with antibacterial properties. Continue reading -> Image Credits: GARDP. Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pill: Implications For Women’s Health – And For Policy 14/12/2018 Varuna Srinivasan The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a first of its kind over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, submitted by two organisations that are campaigning for its acceptance. But looming changes in policy, coverage and patient protection could provide barriers to its access and use. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Ibis reproductive health. Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Digital Health Technologies Can Unlock Huge Potential From Research Bench To Outpatient Care, Speakers Tell OECD 14/12/2018 Editorial team There is a yawning gap between the potential of digital technologies to transform health care, and the everyday constraints on efficient data use at health clinics and hospitals to improve patient treatment. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OECD. Antibiotic R&D Group To Screen Pharma Chemical Libraries For Antibacterial Compounds 14/12/2018 David Branigan The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) and the pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Takeda signed an agreement this week for GARDP to access and screen the chemical libraries of Eisai and Takeda with the hope of finding chemical compounds with antibacterial properties. Continue reading -> Image Credits: GARDP. Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pill: Implications For Women’s Health – And For Policy 14/12/2018 Varuna Srinivasan The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a first of its kind over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, submitted by two organisations that are campaigning for its acceptance. But looming changes in policy, coverage and patient protection could provide barriers to its access and use. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Ibis reproductive health. Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Antibiotic R&D Group To Screen Pharma Chemical Libraries For Antibacterial Compounds 14/12/2018 David Branigan The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) and the pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Takeda signed an agreement this week for GARDP to access and screen the chemical libraries of Eisai and Takeda with the hope of finding chemical compounds with antibacterial properties. Continue reading -> Image Credits: GARDP. Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pill: Implications For Women’s Health – And For Policy 14/12/2018 Varuna Srinivasan The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a first of its kind over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, submitted by two organisations that are campaigning for its acceptance. But looming changes in policy, coverage and patient protection could provide barriers to its access and use. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Ibis reproductive health. Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Over-The-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pill: Implications For Women’s Health – And For Policy 14/12/2018 Varuna Srinivasan The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approval of a first of its kind over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, submitted by two organisations that are campaigning for its acceptance. But looming changes in policy, coverage and patient protection could provide barriers to its access and use. Continue reading -> Image Credits: Ibis reproductive health. Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Kenyan President Launches Benchmark Universal Health Coverage Pilot, To Become Nationwide In 18 Months 13/12/2018 Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today announced the launch of a universal health coverage (UHC) plan, positioning Kenya as a leader in achieving quality and affordable healthcare in the African continent. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization top management used the opportunity to announce some changes in the way the organisation works. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHO-UNICEF Report: Some 2.5 Million Newborns Died In 2017, Mostly Preventable 13/12/2018 Editorial team About 2.5 million newborns died in 2017, mostly because they couldn’t get the care that they needed during or right after birth, according to a global coalition that includes UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Continue reading -> Image Credits: PMCH. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts