A report released last year by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics has called for a sustained effort to reduce maternal mortality rates in Ghana. The government has displayed valiant dedication in reducing maternal and infant deaths, but independent United Nations expert Anand Grover encouraged the country to redouble its commitment to these goals: In [...]
Africa, Ban Ki-Moon, Ghana, health education, infant, infant mortality, maternal death, maternal mortality, mdg4, policy, prevent infant death, United NationsSouth Africa’s Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi made child and maternal mortality top priority during a parliamentary committee briefing held on May 24, according to a report posted on Business Live. The committee briefing was held to evaluate South Africa’s progress toward their Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These eight goals were adopted by the 191 members of the United [...]
Aaron Motsoaledi, Africa, child health, child mortality, healthcare, infant, maternal, maternal death, maternal health, maternal mortality, Millenium Development Goals, South Africa, United NationsMost public health crises facing India need no introduction: communicable diseases, lack of healthy drinking water, HIV/AIDS, poor hygiene practices, and poor quality healthcare and healthcare facilities top the list of problems studied by professionals and covered in the international press. But what about health-seeking behavior among Indian populations? Are people aware of existing healthcare [...]
Africa, asia, education, health literary, healthcare, HIV/AIDS, hygiene, immunization, india, infant mortality, infectious disease, low birth weight, maternal mortality, rural health, tuberculosis, uttar pradeshMs. Apsara Gunaratne used to spend hours walking to water sources, only to bring back contaminated water which would cause her and her children to become ill. The Tangalle Water Supply Scheme, a new UNICEF project in southern Sri Lanka, now more than triples access to safe drinking water for people in this region. Addressing [...]
child mortality, child nutrition, diarrhea, hepatitis, maternal mortality, maternal nutrition, Ruba Alafifi, save a mother, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Tangalle, water pipelline, water supply, water-borne illnessesOn this week’s 20/20, Diane Sawyer takes a hard look at maternal mortality in cultures where early marriage is common and women frequently die in childbirth. “Giving Life: A Risky Proposition” does a great job highlighting the importance of health education and the availability of low-tech, low-cost solutions to prevent maternal deaths. Save A Mother [...]
20/20, Diane Sawyer, health education, maternal mortality, must-see tvChicago Masquerade Masti 2011 Recalling the glamor of years past, the third annual Save A Mother charity gala, held on September 16, 2011, successfully brought 220 of Chicago’s philanthropically minded gliteratti to the historic Drake Hotel for a night of fine dining and casino-inspired activities. This year’s event married the theme of Monte Carlo with [...]
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