Today the world's largest NGOs that work to fight malaria hosted an informative Twitter chat about malaria's devastating effects on women, men, and … [Read more...]
Apr 1, 2013
Continuing the Newborn Health and Survival Conversation #Newborn2013
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A premature baby is shown in the postnatal ward at Cama Hospital, a major hospital for women and children, in Mumbai, India. UN Photo/Mark … [Read more...]
Mar 24, 2013
A Global Update on Tuberculosis on World TB Day
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Today marks World TB Day, a day that has been celebrated since 1982 to remember those who have succumbed to the disease, celebrate the achievements … [Read more...]
Mar 8, 2013
Why Do We Need an International Women’s Day?
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Guest article from Women for Women UK “I cannot make up my mind about International Women’s Day - I love it and I hate it. International … [Read more...]
Mar 7, 2013
African Partnerships for Patient Safety
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We hear a lot about patient safety here in the United States, but did you know patient safety is also a priority in Africa? The World Health … [Read more...]
Mar 4, 2013
4 Prime Sources to Follow for Kenyan Presidential Election News
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Today Kenya is holding its presidential election and many are wary that violence may mar the electoral process as it did in the hotly contested 2007 … [Read more...]
Feb 28, 2013
Social Good Mom’s Breastfeeding Story Published by Gates Foundation
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We are thrilled that one of our members is published on Impatient Optimists today. Read her post: A Mother's Story in Nigeria: Breastfeeding Saves … [Read more...]
Feb 18, 2013
Save the Children Releases Important New Breastfeeding Report
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Save the Children released a brand-new breastfeeding report, Superfood for Babies, that says 830,000 babies' lives can be saved worldwide if they are … [Read more...]
Feb 15, 2013
SOS Children’s Villages Provides Nurse, Midwife Scholarships in Ethiopia
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The more health workers there are to help, treat, and care for those who have limited access to health care the better. In Ethiopia where most of its … [Read more...]
Feb 12, 2013
Team Creates Clean Water Solution for South Africans
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James Smith, professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Dr. Rebecca Dillingham, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Global … [Read more...]
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