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Women’s Health WHO Regional Office for Africa

(2 days ago) WEBIn 2011, women's life expectancy at birth was more than 80 years in 46 countries, but only 58 years in the WHO African Region. Girls are far more likely than …

https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/womens-health

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Health in Africa Nature Communications

(Just Now) WEBSince 2000, Africa has made historic progress in improving health metrics across all age groups 4. The WHO estimates that the region successfully reduced the …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-45268-1

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REGIONAL FACTSHEET Sub-Saharan Africa - UN Women

(Just Now) WEBThis factsheet provides a brief overview of the key issues and relevant facts from the 2019-2020 report, Families in a Changing World, for the region of Sub-Saharan Africa. 1. 1. …

https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/Library/Publications/2019/POWW-2019-Fact-sheet-Sub-Saharan-Africa-en.pdf

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Atlas of African Health Statistics 2022 - World Health …

(8 days ago) WEBAtlas of African Health Statistics 2022 – Health situation analysis of the African Region – Country Profiles NOTE: Some data from international and standardized data sources …

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/364837/9789290234852-eng.pdf?sequence=3

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African women working in global health: closing the gender gap in

(3 days ago) WEBImproving global health and gender equality are integral components of the 2030 agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals.1 However, women in research …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(18)30063-9/fulltext

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Reproductive Health in the African Region. What Has Been Done …

(1 days ago) WEBRecent data show that neonates represent about 27 per cent of children who die before their fifth birthday and that 29 per cent of global neonatal deaths occur in Africa. …

https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/reproductive-health-african-region-what-has-been-done-improve-situation

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Women’s health Africa Health Organisation

(3 days ago) WEBWomen in Africa are more likely to die from communicable diseases (e.g. HIV, tuberculosis and malaria), maternal and perinatal conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, than …

https://aho.org/health-topics/women-health/

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Educational and Health Issues Affecting Women and Girls in Africa

(3 days ago) WEBOn March 15th, the Africa Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) hosted a presentation “Educational and Health Issues Affecting Today’s African …

https://www.fpri.org/article/2022/04/educational-and-health-issues-affecting-women-and-girls-in-africa/

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Inequalities in sub-Saharan African women’s and girls’ health

(3 days ago) WEBThis paper is based on the report “Inequalities in women’s and girls’ health opportunities and outcomes: A report from sub-Saharan Africa” that was published in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326483/

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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa: …

(3 days ago) WEBSub-Saharan Africa will be home to over 250 million adolescents aged 10–19 years by 2020, or 20% of all adolescents globally. This proportion is expected to …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7042602/

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10 Remarkable African Women Breaking Barriers in Health Care

(1 days ago) WEBShe believes that medical Twitter has played a role in changing people's lives and has made more people feel open to discussing health issues with their doctors …

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/african-women-in-heath-medicine-doctors/

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The Status of Women's Health in South Africa: Evidence from …

(5 days ago) WEBSTATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA ii The Status of Women’s Health in South Africa: Evidence from selected indicators (Report 03-00-18) The Status of Women’s Health in South …

https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/03-00-18/03-00-182022.pdf

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Coalition for Women's Health in Africa – Advancing Women's …

(8 days ago) WEBWomen and girls' health is still low on the political and policy agenda in Africa, this results in the alarming health indicators. It is crucial that we protect and promote the health of …

https://cowha.net/

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Knowledge and attitude to HIV pre exposure - BMC Public Health

(7 days ago) WEBBackground HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PrEP) may help reduce the rate of HIV infection among women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study aimed to …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-18717-1

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Atlas of African Health Statistics 2022: Health situation - WHO

(1 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, …

https://www.afro.who.int/publications/atlas-african-health-statistics-2022-health-situation-analysis-who-african-region-0

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Improving Women's Health in South Africa - CSIS

(6 days ago) WEBDownload PDF file of "Improving Women's Health in South Africa" 1210kb. Opportunities for PEPFAR. A period of major change is unfolding in health and HIV …

https://www.csis.org/analysis/improving-womens-health-south-africa

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6 Organisations Fighting to Help Women & Girls in Africa Have …

(7 days ago) WEB4. Pad-Up Africa. When she was nine, Ashley Lori had to manage her period using newspapers and rags. Now, she is advocating for better menstrual health …

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/organisations-menstrual-health-periods-africa/

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5 conditions that highlight the women’s health gap

(8 days ago) WEBWomen spend 25% more of their lives in debilitating health than men, according to a report from the World Economic Forum and the McKinsey Health …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/05/womens-health-gap-healthcare/

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New U.S.-Supported Health Products Support Ghanaian Women …

(2 days ago) WEBAccra, GHANA -The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Total Family Health Organisation (TFHO), a …

https://www.usaid.gov/ghana/press-release/apr-22-2024-new-us-supported-health-products-support-ghanaian-women-and-children

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Liberia: UNICEF Hands Over Cold Chain Equipment and …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Ministry of Health in Liberia recently collaborated with the Center for Disease Control (CDC)-Africa for the procurement of this equipment. CDC Africa, in …

https://frontpageafricaonline.com/health/liberia-unicef-hands-over-cold-chain-equipment-and-accessories-worth-over-us400000-00-to-the-ministry-of-health/

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Barriers to Accessing Maternal Care in Low Income Countries in …

(3 days ago) WEB1. Introduction. Maternal health is a cornerstone for healthy and productive populations [1,2].Although the United Nation’s (UN) Millennium Development Goals …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7344902/

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Africa: Malaria Is a Women's Rights Issue - allAfrica.com

(7 days ago) WEBWhen malaria rages, the women whose labour, visible and invisible, is the bedrock of the care economy, suffer; the effects reverberate across society. Walk into …

https://allafrica.com/stories/202405070011.html

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Women’s Health: What It Means - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

(6 days ago) WEBWomen’s health is for anyone of any gender in need of inclusive healthcare related to pelvic organs, mental health, reproductive health and family planning. April …

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-womens-health

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Liberia: Serene Health Incorporated provides free Medical service …

(9 days ago) WEBROYESVILLE, Montserrado County – Serene Health Incorporated, a private mobile clinic has embarked on providing free medical treatment for Liberians after being …

https://frontpageafricaonline.com/health/liberia-serene-health-incorporated-provides-free-medical-service-to-over-350-royesville-residents/

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Sexual and Reproductive Health WHO Regional Office for Africa

(9 days ago) WEBWomen's Health. Gender inequity, poverty among women, weak economic capacity, sexual and gender-based violence, including female genital mutilation (FGM), …

https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/sexual-and-reproductive-health

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Largest study of its kind to investigate why Black women are more …

(9 days ago) WEBThe American Cancer Society said Tuesday that it is seeking participants for what may be the largest national study of its kind, one that aims to solve the mystery of …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/07/health/black-women-cancer-rates-study/index.html

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Female genital mutilation and its medicalization

(Just Now) WEBHealth Complications, Rights, Policy, Strategies and PushbackFemale genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve the partial or total removal of …

https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/05/09/default-calendar/female-genital-mutilation-and-its-medicalization

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The State of Health System(s) in Africa: Challenges and …

(3 days ago) WEBAfrican women [it says] risk death to give life, and their offspring have the smallest survival chances in the world. It is the sheer magnitude of this death, and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7123888/

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9 Best Primers for Mature Skin, Tested By Skincare Pros - Women's …

(8 days ago) WEBIf you're over 40, 50, or 60, these expert-tested and approved primers work to blur pores and soften fine lines and wrinkles, creating a fresh face for makeup.

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/g60731164/best-primers-for-mature-skin/

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Americans are getting less sleep. The biggest burden falls on …

(9 days ago) WEBThe biggest burden falls on women : Shots - Health News A recent survey found that Americans' sleep patterns have been getting worse. Adult women under 50 …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/26/1247501573/women-sleep-sleepless-study-research-insomnia

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[PHOTOS] Ruto leads Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit at KICC

(9 days ago) WEBPresident William Ruto arrives for the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi on May 9, 2024.

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2024-05-09-photos-ruto-leads-africa-fertiliser-and-soil-health-summit-at-kicc/

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USAID Support for UN Declaration Designating 2026 as …

(3 days ago) WEBToday, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution introduced by the United States declaring 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. This worldwide …

https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/may-02-2024-usaid-support-un-declaration-designating-2026-international-year-woman-farmer

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