As of 7 April, 205 cases of Marburg haemorrhagic fever have been reported in Angola. Of these, 180 have died. Zaire Province has reported its first 6 cases, bringing the number of affected provinces to seven, all concentrated in the

ZIMBABWE has finally signed an agreement with the Global Fund for the release of US$10,3 million (about Z$61,8 billion) for HIV/Aids programmes.

Article discusing features you should consider when purchasing exercise equipment for your home gym.

At least four children die every hour in Mozambique of diseases which are often avoidable, according to Health Minister Ivo Garrido.

MARTHA Akiteng is the newly crowned beauty queen of Makerere University Business School. She won the pageant which ran under the theme, African Women: Beauty and Intelligence with an Enterprenual Vision. She recently spoke about herself and her new role.

TROPICAL Africa Bank has donated 21 oxygen cylinders, regulators and cylinder trolleys worth sh10m to Mulago hospital to boost the intensive childcare unit.

SUCCOUR yesterday came the way of a victim of kerosene explosion, Miss Mercy Sikpi, who has been lying critical ill at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa following the donation of the sum of N300, 000.00 by the Bayelsa State governor,

A provincial commission for the fight against the Marburg hemorrhagic fever was set up Thursday in Angola's central Huambo province, to prevent an eventual outbreak of the disease in the region.

The theme for this year's World Health Day is centred on making "every mother and child count." It's specific objectives are to raise awareness of the extent of illness, suffering and death among mothers and children and increase understanding that

WE are not doing enough for children, World Health Organisation (WHO) resident representative Dr Stella Anyangwe has said.

This is a highly seasoned salad that is a nice change from the typical 'taco' version. Even my kids and their friends love it!

A blend of apple cider vinegar, soy sauce and frozen orange juice concentrate is spiced up with onion, garlic, rosemary, sage and barbecue sauce to make a sensational overnight marinade for pork chops.

Halibut fillets marinated in lime juice and herbs are simple and delicious, and perfect for any occasion. Pineapple and mango salsas - or any of your personal favorites - make for a perfect finish fresh off the grill.

When it comes to gastric cancer, too little stomach acid can be just as dangerous as too much.

Scientists will undertake a new project that will train midwives and traditional birth attendants in resource poor countries on how to treat newborn asphyxia, a major cause of infant death.

Meridian's Dr. Liza Leal reacts to the FDA request for Pfizer to recall COX-2 Inhibitor Bextra from the shelves in US & Euopean Union. [PRWEB Apr 9, 2005]

The Beacon Insurance Company today announced that they have selected Plexis Claims Manager for their claim processing and benefit administration system. The Beacon Insurance Company offers general (home and auto), life and health insurance, and will use Plexis Claims Manager

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