APO News from Africa: Sudan: Obstruction of Aid Endangers Women’s Lives: Most women and girls in the rebel-held Nuba Mountains of Sudan lack access to reproductive health care, including emergency obstetric care, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Their plight is one of the little known yet far-reaching effects of years of obstruction of aid to the area by … [Read more...] about Sudan: Obstruction of Aid Endangers Women’s Lives
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South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn’t making people’s lives better | The Conversation
South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn't making people's lives better: EPA/Kim LudbrookRecent violent protests in South Africa have refocused attention on the growing number of demonstrations over government failure to provide basic services, such as water and electricity. The country is known as the “protest capital of the … [Read more...] about South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn’t making people’s lives better | The Conversation
Fourth UN Global Road Safety Week: speed management key to saving lives
APO News from Africa: Fourth UN Global Road Safety Week: speed management key to saving lives: The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt today ( May 14, 2017) marked the fourth United Nations Global Road Safety Week during a regional celebration held at WHO premises in Cairo. The week … [Read more...] about Fourth UN Global Road Safety Week: speed management key to saving lives
WHO calls for immediate action to save lives in Somalia
APO News from Africa: WHO calls for immediate action to save lives in Somalia: WHO is concerned by the chronic shortage of funding for life-saving work in Somalia in response to the ongoing drought that has plunged the country further towards famine, disease, and health insecurity. Drought in Somalia led to the destruction of crops and livestock, leaving more than 3.3 … [Read more...] about WHO calls for immediate action to save lives in Somalia
Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers’ lives | The Conversation
Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers' lives: ShutterstockCaesarean sections have been lifesaving procedures for hundreds of thousands of women across the world who experience complications during labour. Globally, it’s estimated that just under 20% of births take place via caesarean section – a percentage that’s gone up … [Read more...] about Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers’ lives | The Conversation
