What Sub-Saharan African Nations Can Teach the U.S. About Black Maternal Health
While poor maternal outcomes among Black women in the U.S. is not new, improving it is imperative. U.S. policymakers can look to sub-Saharan Africa for guidance on reversing this trend. Credit: Ernest Ankomah/IPSBy Ifeanyi NsoforABUJA, Jun 2 2023 (IPS) New research shows that Black mothers in the United States disproportionately live in counties with higher maternal vulnerability and face greater risk of preterm death for the fetus, greater risk of low birth weight for a baby, and a higher number of maternal deaths.
While poor maternal outcomes among Black women in the U.S. is not new, improving it is imperative. U.S. poli...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - June 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ifeanyi Nsofor Tags: Africa Gender Headlines Health Inequality North America Poverty & SDGs Maternal Health Source Type: news
Namibia Says Resource Benefit Plan Excludes Taking Equity Stakes
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Source: Reuters: Health - June 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why hundreds of rhinos are set to be dehorned
Hundreds of rhinos are about to be dehorned in Namibia in order to deter poachers from killing them. Speaking at the launch of the annual dehorning campaign, Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta said that removing a rhino's horn devalues them to poachers, as reported by Voa News.…#namibia #voanews #africa #etoshanationalpark #rhinos #worldwildlifefund #aljazeera #forest #etosha (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Jill Biden to promote empowerment for women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe
Jill Biden will promote empowerment for women and young people, and attend Jordan’s royal wedding, during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The first lady was scheduled to depart Wednesday on a six-day trip that will also take her to Egypt, Morocco and Portugal. Her…#jillbiden #middleeast #northafrica #egypt #morocco #portugal #namibia #kenya #vanessavaldivia #valdivia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chevron has launched sale process for its oil and gas assets in Congo, sources say
Chevron CVX-N has launched a sale process for its oil and gas assets in Congo as the U.S. energy giant continues to focus operations on newer and more profitable production, industry sources said. The Congo assets could fetch up to $1.5-billion, according to two sources close to the process.…#chevron #cvxn #congo #hautemer #angola #africa #nigeria #namibia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Outbreak of Tick-Borne Hemorrhagic Fever Kills One Person in Namibia
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Source: Reuters: Health - May 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Namibia: Sporting Spirit, Mental Health Shine At Nalasra Games
[Namibian] The seaside town of Swakopmund was buzzing with excitement yesterday, as the 12th edition of the Namibian Local Authorities Sports and Recreation Association (Nalasra) Games officially started. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 23, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Covid-19 Upsurge Worries Geingob
[New Era] President Hage Geingob has expressed concern over the recent increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. Geingob said it is worrisome, especially when the country's economy is still recovering from Covid's devastation. He made the comments last week at Statehouse when the head of mission from Switzerland, Nicholas Bruhl, bid farewell, following the end of his diplomatic tour of duty. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 22, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Judiciary Implements Measures to Curb Covid-19 At Courts
[Namibian] In a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19, Elsie Schickerling, the registrar of the Supreme and High Courts, has announced revised precautionary measures that will come into effect on 22 May. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 22, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Relaunched Covid-19 Loan Scheme Gains Momentum
[New Era] Government's relaunched scheme is starting to play a more meaningful role in supporting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with over N$85.9 million or 17.18% disbursed to 80 SMEs across the country. This figure was released on Friday by central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 22, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Okahandja Hosts Workshop to Tackle Teenage Pregnancy
[Namibian] The Hildes Women and Youth Empowerment Organisation, in collaboration with Unesco, earlier this month hosted a one-day workshop themed 'Say No to Teenage Pregnancy' #Academic First, to consider the causes of teenage pregnancy and prevention measures. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - May 22, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Namibia: Nurses Use Cellphone Flashlights At Night in Hospital
[New Era] Nurses on night duty at the Nankudu District Hospital in Kavango West region are forced to use cellphone flashlights in the hospital's corridors at night. They say taking a corpse to the mortuary at night has become a nightmare for them, as there are no light bulbs in the corridors. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 17, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Student Launches Podcast Around Sexual Health
[New Era] Selma Iyambo, a final year media student at the University of Namibia (Unam), has taken a bold step in advocating for sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through her groundbreaking podcast, dubbed 'Sex Talks'. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 17, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Pholcodine Cough Medicines Removed From Namibian Shelves
[Namibian] The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has requested all healthcare professionals and importers to withdraw all pholcodine-containing products on Namibian shelves pending a council decision. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 10, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Charcoal Industry Urged to Clean Up Its Act
[Namibian] Trade Union Congress of Namibia president Paulus Hango has called on employers, especially in the charcoal industry, to start considering the health of their employees, as they are working in conditions where their health is threatened. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 10, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
