Tag: Africa
Some donated malaria drugs being stolen in Africa
by on Sep.01, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Millions of free malaria drugs are sent to Africa every year by international donors. New research is now providing evidence for what health workers have long suspected: some of the donated medication is being stolen and resold on commercial markets.
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Africa must focus on maternal health: ex-Irish president
by on Jul.28, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Ex-Irish president Mary Robinson urged African leaders Wednesday to boost support for maternal health, during a visit to Sierra Leone where mortality rates are among the highest in the world.
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Measles outbreak kills more than 700 in Africa
by on Jun.18, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A recent measles outbreak in eastern and southern Africa has killed more than 700 people, threatening to reverse gains made over several years to stem the disease, the United Nations said on Friday.
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Travelers to 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa Should Safeguard Against Illness, Analysis Shows
by on May.25, 2010, under Preventative Medicine
Reserve Marines, sailors support joint humanitarian civic action during AFRICAN LION
Reserve Marines and sailors based here with Task Force African Lion assisted U.S. Army and Air National Guard health care professionals in conducting a humanitarian civic action project in rural towns around Morocco’s southwestern province of Taroudant May 18-22.
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Travelers to 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa Should Safeguard Against Illness, Analysis Shows
Travelers to the International Federation of Association Football World Cup in South Africa should take special precautions to avoid disease transmission during the largest mass gathering for a single sport.
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