Health
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Facing the challenges of Autism in Africa
London, April 30, 2018 (AltAfrika)-The 4-year-old Cote d’Ivoire boy couldn’t walk, speak or feed himself. He was so unlike most other kids that his ... -
Nigeria: Misuse of TOPSTOXIN tablets could cause severe injuries and death-NAFDAC
DG NAFDAC Prof. Moji Adeyeye Adetokunbo Fakeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in Nigeria (NAFDAC), has warned the general ... -
Zimbabwe legalises cannabis for medical, scientific use
File: Prospective marijuana producers in Zimbabwe can apply to the health ministry for a licence to grow cannabis but under strict conditions. Photo: ... -
Nigeria gets $300 million loan for national malaria strategy
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor-Isaac-Adewole London, April 21, 2018 (AltAfrika)-As part of efforts to eliminate malaria scourge in Nigeria, Nigerian government is processing $300 million ... -
Unsafe abortions remain leading cause of death for women-Report
London, April 12, 2018 (AltAfrika)-Unsafe abortions, account for 13 per cent of 8.5 million of global maternal deaths and remain the principal cause of ... -
HIV prevention ring is 54% successful-UNAIDS
Dapirivine Ring (UNAIDS By Olabisi Adesina )GENEVA, April 11, 2018—The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS ) has welcomed preliminary results from ... -
Ghana: baby dies as doctor cuts oxygen supply over non-payment of bills
A nine-week-old baby boy has died at a local hospital in the Central Region of Ghana because his parents could not afford the cost ... -
Considering freezing your eggs? Six guidelines to a successful preservation
London, April 7, 2018 (AltAfrika)-An increasing number of women are freezing their eggs, according to the latest data from the UK’s fertility industry regulator, the Human ... -
WHO gets US$15 million Contingency Fund for Emergencies
The press conference where the donations were pledged. Photo: WHO Geneva, March 29, 2018 (AltAfrika)- Donors have pledged an additional US$15.3 million to support quick ... -
Despite progress, Africa still has highest TB prevalence globally – WHO
Illustration: SlideShare London, March 24, 2018 (AltAfrika)-Africa still has the world’s highest level of Tuberculosis with only half of the existing cases being ...
