Micronutrients Could Have Macro Effects for Health and Nutrition in Tajikistan
November 01, 2016A major new undertaking could help solve serious nutrient deficiencies in the country.In Tajikistan, the poorest country in Central Asia,up to 35% of women of reproductive age are anemic. About 70% are deficient in folic acid. These deficiencies lead to serious problems in pregnancy and delivery, and if they are not addressed, an estimated $878 million will be lost over ten years in added health care costs and reduced economic productivity.We ' re supporting a major undertaking for the country: the production of micronutrient supplements in Tajikistan.Iodine deficiency is another problem. Over 53% of chi...
Source: IntraHealth International - November 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: mnathe Source Type: news
TB Patients in Tajikistan Celebrate New Treatment Access
Tuberculosis medicines now available in Tajikistan give patients new hope for recovery.Language
English (Source: MSF News)
Source: MSF News - November 8, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Editorial Intern Source Type: news
TB Patients in Tajikistan Celebrate New Treatment Access
SlideshowTB Patients in Tajikistan Celebrate New Treatment AccessNovember 07, 2016In an attempt to break up the everyday routine for children undergoing tuberculosis treatment in Tajikistan, the MSF psychosocial team organizes celebration parties as part of MSF ’s pediatric therapeutic play program. (Source: MSF News)
Source: MSF News - November 7, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Editorial Intern Source Type: news
Snow Leopards And Humans Are Competing For Food, With Tragic Results
This article has been updated with comment from Rishi Kumar Sharma. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. (Source: Science - The Huffington Post)
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - October 21, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
People Keep Killing Snow Leopards For Eating Their Livestock
Humans kill hundreds of snow leopards every year, often as “retaliation” for attacking livestock, according to a new report from wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC.
The elusive, endangered felines — nicknamed “mountain ghosts” — roam the high mountains of central Asia, and population estimates vary.
As few as 4,000 snow leopards may remain in the wild, according to a news release from TRAFFIC, which is a joint effort by the World Wildlife Fund and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. However, big cat protection group Panthera notes that scientists est...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - October 21, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Many Tajikistan Hospitals Not Equipped to Care for Moms and Newborns, Assessment Shows
TheIntraHealth International-ledTajikistan Health& Nutrition Activity (THNA) has achieved a major landmark in the country’s approach to improving the quality of its maternal health care. THNA’s in-depth assessments of 14 hospital maternity wards and six primary care centers mark the first significant assessment of hospitals in the country.Tajikistan is the poorest country in central Asia, and health care for pregnant women, mothers, and newborns is inadequate. Using an assessment protocol established by the World Health Organization, THNA experts and specialists from Tajikistan's Scientific Research Institu...
Source: IntraHealth International - September 14, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Pediatric eye trauma in the Republic of Tajikistan: more than meets the eye - Karim-Zade K, Leak C, Karim-Zade B.
PURPOSE: Pediatric eye injury (PEI) is the leading cause of preventable monocular vision loss in children, with an estimated prevalence of 5.7 million cases. Epidemiological information on PEI is rare, skewed towards high-income countries, and commonly ove... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Epidemiologic study of animal bites in Rasht County, Guilan Province, Iran's North, 2012 - Zohrevandi B, Asadi P, Kasmaie VM, Tajik H, Fatemi MS.
INTRODUCTION: Animal bite because of following killing infections such as Rabies is considered as one of the health problem issues in Iran and other countries. Although extensive progressions have been achieved in prevention and treatment areas, spread of ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
An epidemiologic study of trauma in elderly diabetic patients: a preliminary report - Zohrevandi B, Asadi P, Kasmaei VM, Ziabari SMZ, Tajik H, Marefati F.
INTRODUCTION: Elderly diabetic patients are prone to trauma due to background illnesses or physical disabilities. In the present epidemiologic study, we aimed to evaluate pattern of trauma in elderly diabetic patients referred to the emergency department ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
These Lakes Are Actually Craters Made By Asteroids
On June 30th, 1908, an asteroid entered the Earth’s atmosphere above Tunguska, Siberia and exploded with the energy of about 185 Hiroshima-level atomic bombs. In memory of that catastrophic event, every year on June 30th is Asteroid Day, a “global awareness campaign where people from around the world come together to learn about asteroids and what we can do to protect our planet, families, communities, and future generations from future asteroid impacts.”
Rocks from space are constantly bombarding the Earth. While most burn up completely in the atmosphere, some larger ones are able to reach the Earth̵...
Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - June 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Marisa Gertz Tags: Uncategorized asteroid asteroid day asteroids impact craters Lakes meteor crater photography Science Source Type: news
Tajikistan: Health System Review.
Authors: Khodjamurodov G, Sodiqova D, Akkazieva B, Rechel B
Abstract
The pace of health reforms in Tajikistan has been slow and in many aspects the health system is still shaped by the countrys Soviet legacy. The country has the lowest total health expenditure per capita in the WHO European Region, much of it financed privately through out-of-pocket payments. Public financing depends principally on regional and local authorities, thus compounding regional inequalities across the country. The high share of private out-of-pocket payments undermines a range of health system goals, including financial protecti...
Source: Health systems in transition - May 16, 2016 Category: Health Management Tags: Health Syst Transit Source Type: news
New Award Will Improve Health and Nutrition in Tajikistan
Through a new $13 million award from the US Agency for International Development, IntraHealth International will improve health and nutrition in Tajikistan, particularly for women and children in the Khatlon oblast, an administrative region.The five-year project—Feed the Future Tajikistan Health and Nutrition Program—led by IntraHealth will integrate high-quality maternal, newborn, and child health care at the family, community, clinical, and national levels, with an emphasis on nutrition, sanitation, and hygiene. IntraHealth’s partners include Abt Associates and Mercy Corps. This project seeks to synergi...
Source: IntraHealth International - November 2, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
