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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a Public Health Emergency
On Wednesday July 17th, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the...
New Ebola drug trial brings hope to the Democratic Republic of Congo
A new drug trial for Ebola has brought hope to people in the Democratic Republic of...
Four countries pledge more than $215 million to improve healthcare systems in Myanmar
The United States, Switzerland, Sweden and the United Kingdom have collectively committed...
Uganda implements tax on drinks to raise funds for HIV treatment
A two per cent tax levied on alcohol and soft drinks will be used to internally raise...
Genetically engineering a malaria-free world
A team of biologists at Imperial College, London have altered the genetics of the...
Global Fund saves 27 million lives in their fight against HIV, TB, and malaria
The Global Fund is a non-profit partnership organisation designed to accelerate the...
New HIV infection rate increased in 50 countries last year, reports UNAIDS
Due to the continuing rise in HIV infections, UNAIDS has called for countries to strengthen...
1.3 Million Afghan Children May Lose Protection from Polio Immunization
Insurgent bans may prevent hundreds of thousands of children in Afghanistan from receiving...
Ineffective health care may occur across all Member States, WHO warns
A new report conducted by the World Health Organization(WHO) and partners revealed...
World Bank and WHO unite to improve global health security
The World Bank and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have launched a new mechanism...
Integrating child health and WaSH policies will increase the effectiveness of aid delivery
New research by WaterAid and PATH has found that combining clean water, decent household...
Japan donates $15.7 million to help upscale UNICEF’s work in Cox’s Bazar
UNICEF is able to scale up its assistance to women and children in Cox’s Bazar,...
World Immunisation Week: what has been achieved to date and what does the future hold?
This week marks ‘World Immunisation Week’ organised by the World Health...
As global cases of malaria rise, what new methods can be used to prevent its spread?
Malaria experts are warning of a resurgence in the disease as global cases are no...
Médecins Sans Frontières open new hospital in Cox’s Bazar as health concerns grow for monsoon season
The hospital, ran by Médecins Sans Frontières, opens as the camp is...
Poverty reduction as effective as medicine in preventing TB
A recent study published in Lancet Global Health has revealed that poverty reduction...
Kenya is declared free of dracunculiasis by WHO
The World Health Organisation has certified Kenya free of dracunculiasis following...
Lao PDR launches comprehensive new plans to tackle stunting
Representatives from two provinces in Lao PDR have agreed on a comprehensive new approach...
WHO calls for a significant scaling up of health services in Cox’s Bazar
The World Health Organisation (WHO) are calling for an increase in health services...
UNICEF: ‘we are failing the world’s poorest babies’
The latest report by UNICEF into new-born mortality reveals that the global deaths...
Which Oscars stars also play leading roles in aid and development?
With The 90th Academy Awards just a few weeks away Aid & International Development...
WHO has announced new guidelines on care standards during childbirth
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new guidelines on global care standards...
We help you save more lives, by saving costs
Do you know the Total Cost of Ownership of your Cold Chain equipment? Do you...
UNFPA donates N$7 million worth of contraceptives to Namibia
The United Nations Population Fund has donated $7 million Namibian Dollars’...
WHO increases its efforts to reach malnourished children in South Sudan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 261,000 children living in...
Health experts highlight the key challenges for improving maternal, neonatal and infant mortality
A group of leading health experts have highlighted a number of key issues in reducing...
Bringing “Health on Wheels” to At-risk Teens in Cape Town
This article was written by Philip Smith, Programme Manager at Desmond Tutu HIV...
Technology is transforming healthcare systems around the world
The pace of health innovation is accelerating rapidly with new technologies regularly...
Mobile phones are improving healthcare for isolated Vietnamese communities
Mobile phones are bringing crucial health information to isolated ethnic minority...
Mother to mother training is key to combating child malnutrition
A recent study by Malawi's Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources...
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