Health
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The Urban Voucher Scheme helping Zimbabwe’s expectant mothers
London, Jan. 2019 (AltAfrica)-Memory Mrape was shocked to discover that she was pregnant with her fourth child. With her meagre income and already three ... -
People who sleep less than six hours a night prone to cardiovascular disease-Study
London, Jan. 21, 2019 (AltAfrica)-People who sleep less than six hours a night may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who ... -
AfDB, Rwanda sign €115 million financing agreement for water projects
London, Jan. 20, 2019 (AltAfrica)-The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed financing agreements worth €115 million with the Government of Rwanda to support the ... -
Nigerian hospital records 23 free open heart surgeries for children
London, Jan. 20, 2019 (AltAfrica)-23 children with heart-related issues were successfully operated by the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) that’s according to its ... -
UK groups fund illegal orphanages in Africa
London, Jan. 17, 2019 (AltAfrica)-At least 60 illegal orphanages and children’s homes in Uganda are being funded by UK charities, church groups and volunteers, ... -
Gabon President Ali Bongo returns home after a three-month medical leave
London, Jan. 15, 2019 (AltAfrica)-President Ali Bongo returned to Gabon on Monday after a three-month medical leave during which a coup attempt was thwarted, ... -
Nigeria hosts first international conference on Lassa fever
London, Jan. 15, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Nigerian government is to host the first ever Lassa Fever International Conference in Abuja to mark the 50th anniversary of ... -
Nigeria records success in pilot programme to reduce hazardous exposures in small scale mining
London, Jan. 14, 2019 (AltAfrica)-A pilot programme to reduce lead poisoning in Nigerian gold mining communities has brought extraordinary improvements to an area where ...
