Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
Trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) are regulated disinfection by-products (DBPs); their joint reproductive toxicity in drinking water is unknown. The researchers aimed to evaluate a drinking water mixture of the four regulated THMs and five regulated HAAs in a multigenerational reproductive toxicity bioassay.
Trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) are regulated disinfection by-products (DBPs); their joint reproductive toxicity in drinking water is unknown. The researchers aimed to evaluate a drinking water mixture of the four regulated THMs and five regulated HAAs in a multigenerational reproductive toxicity bioassay.
The objective of the study was to assess the operational integration of maternal HIV testing and syphilis screening in Mwanza, Tanzania. Interviews were conducted with 76 health workers (HW) from three antenatal clinics (ANC) and three maternity wards in 2008–2009 and 1137 consecutive women admitted for delivery. Nine ANC health …
The Swedish government, one of Zambia's closest development allies has unblocked up to 400 million Swedish Kroners (sek), which amounts to about US $47,3 million meant for improving the Zambian health sector, according to a press release from the Zambian Embassy in Stockholm. The money must be directed towards projects …
This paper explores available evidence, contextualises and maps the debate in India around financing healthcare for all. While the focus is on healthcare in response to current policy debates, Oxfam India recognises the crucial importance of adopting a holistic approach to health, addressing factors such as nutrition and sanitation, and …
It was disclosed that the maternal and infant death rate in the Afar State has shown a significant decline compared with the past few years. It was so disclosed at the project launching entitled "Stand up for Afari Mothers" organized by Amref Health Africa in collaboration with the Afar State …
RWANDA leads in the EAC as the best place for mothers and children, a report released in Nairobi by the Save the Children has revealed. According to the Save the Children 16th Annual State of the World’s Report entitled ‘The Urban Disadvantage’, Rwanda is ranked 121 out of 179 countries …
India scored poorly in the Mother's Index Rank standing at 140 out of 179 countries in the charity organization Save the Children's 2015 report titled "State of the World's Mothers" putting it behind Zimbabwe, Iraq and Bangladesh. The Index scores countries on five criteria: maternal health, children's well being, educational …
Norway ranks as the world’s best place to be a mother, well ahead of the United States which dropped to the 33rd spot in the annual scorecard released by Save the Children. Somalia is the worst place, just below the Democratic Republic of Congo. Save the Children on Monday released …
Norway ranks as the world’s best place to be a mother, well ahead of the United States, which dropped to the 33rd spot in the annual scorecard released by Save the Children on Monday. Somalia is the worst place, just below the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African …
Taking strong note of the failure of the maternal health schemes, the Delhi High Court has sought to know from the central and Delhi governments the measures they have taken in this regard. Justice Rajiv Shakdher issued notice to the central and Delhi governments asking them to indicate the measures …
Up to 20% of women experience postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is associated with anxiety and poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Efficacious treatments are critical; many women with PPD prefer complementary therapies. Thus, the current study examined yoga as a complementary therapy for PPD. Original Source
Abuja — The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Tuesday in Abuja said Nigeria accounts for over 14 per cent of the World's maternal deaths. Speaking at a technical review meeting on distribution of Essential Maternal Health commodities through Midwives Service Scheme (MSS) and SURE-P health facilities in seven states, …
Minna — Niger State Commissioner for Health, Hadiza Ladi Abdullahi, has said that the state loses over N5 billion annually as a result of Malaria. The commissioner, who was represented by Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Tiffin, said the disease accounted for 30 per cent of under-five mortality …
The questions raised were the following: (a) the amount of money Government proposed to spend on Women and Child Development Department in the year 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15, the amount of money spent every year; and (b) the amount of money Government propose to spend in the year 2015-16 on …
One of the question raised was why despite State Government of Chhattisgarh having own Food Security Legislation, malnourishment of children and women is very high.
Abuja — The World Bank has approved 500 million dollars International Development Association (IDA) credit to improve maternal and child and nutrition services for women and children in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by Ms Melanie Mayhew, World Bank's Communication Officer on Monday in Abuja. The statement said …
While the country is witnessing significant improvement every year in most health indicators, the death rate of newborns remains static, which is a matter of great concern, according to experts. Health and population experts link better health outcomes to sustained growth of per capita income and expansion of health services …
MATERNAL and child mortality rates have drastically declined, the Central Statistical Office (CSO) has revealed in the 2013-2014 Demographic Health Survey (DHS). The DHS reports that child mortality has declined between 2007 and 2013-2014 period. Infant mortality has declined from 70 to 45 deaths per 1,000 live births. Under-five mortality …
Monrovia — Preliminary findings into survey conducted on Maternal Mortality in Margibi County by health officials indicates that the county accounts for the highest number of Maternal and newborn mortality in Liberia compared to the other fifteen counties. According to sources the issues contributing to the increase in maternal and …
