News Category: Africa
Child deaths in Africa could be prevented by family planning
Children under 5 years of age in Africa are much more likely to die than those in wealthy countries as a direct result of poor health outcomes linked to air pollution, unsafe water, lack of sanitation, an increased family size, and environmental degradation, according to the first continent-wide investigation of its kind.
Read MoreInsectcide-treated mosquito bed nets being misused in Malawi for catching and drying fish
Residents of fishing communities in Malawi are using insecticide-treated bed nets meant for malaria prevention to catch fish and other agricultural purposes, a study suggests.
Read MoreSub-Saharan Africa tops maternal deaths globally
While maternal deaths have fallen globally by more than one third since 2000, huge inequalities remain worldwide, the report said, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for two thirds of the worldwide total.
Read MoreAHO has plan to combat tropical and infectious diseases in Africa
More than a billion people across the world, mostly in low and lower- Middle income countries, are affected by neglected tropical diseases. Africa bears the most highest burden of these debilitating infections and at least one neglected tropical disease is endemic in most countries. AHO talks to Graciano Masauso, President of Africa Health Organisation (AHO).
Read MoreAHO recommends improvement in gestational diabetes screening as tests are carried out too late
Current screening programmes for gestational diabetes are being carried out too late to adequately prevent health issues in mother and baby, researchers have said. A team from South Korea have found that excessive growth of a baby in the womb, a common complication of diabetes during pregnancy, starts weeks before the expecting mother is tested
Read MoreAHO to implement artificial intelligence to combat diseases in Africa
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) for tackling the burden of diseases in Africa. AHO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with African Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AIAI), to explore the application of cutting-edge AI technology in its fight against diseases in Africa.
Read MoreAHO to address intimate partner violence against women
Women who experience intimate partner violence, including physical, emotional, and controlling abuse, are more likely to suffer material hardship—the inability to purchase food, housing, utilities, medical care or other needs for a healthy life, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Read MoreAHO to tackle Human Papillomavirus (HPV) to reduce cervical cancer in Africa
The most common infection transmitted during sex is the Human Papillomavirus, also known as HPV. Though many strains are harmless, beware some types can cause cancer.
Read MoreAHO praises Botswana for considering Free HIV/AIDS Drugs for Migrants
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) has welcomed the decision by the Botswana government to consider free HIV/AIDS Drugs for Migrants. Many HIV positive sex workers from neighboring countries cannot afford life-prolonging anti-retroviral drugs. Botswana’s has an estimated 30,000 HIV positive foreigners but only 7,000 are getting treatment
Read MoreAHO strongly condemns violence against women in South Africa
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) called for action to end violence against women after a spate of killings and rapes sparked outrage in a country with one of the world’s highest murder rates.
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