How South Africa can reduce the risk of infections in hospitalised children: Hospital-acquired infections remains an underfunded public health problem in most African countries. EPA/Nic Bothma Health care associated infections are infections that people acquire during their stay in hospital. Children – and babies in particular – are most at risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia, … [Read more...] about How South Africa can reduce the risk of infections in hospitalised children | The Conversation
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Somali drought heightens risk to mothers during pregnancy and childbirth
APO News from Africa: Somali drought heightens risk to mothers during pregnancy and childbirth: Of the 6.2 million people affected by the drought ravaging Somalia, more than 1.5 million are women of childbearing age. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is particularly concerned about the fate of 607,000 pregnant women across the country who need maternal health … [Read more...] about Somali drought heightens risk to mothers during pregnancy and childbirth
SA News: Now Ford South Africa recalls Fiesta ST for fire risk
Now Ford South Africa recalls Fiesta ST for fire risk: Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has announced the expansion of its Kuga recall to include the Fiesta ST, which also employs a 1,6-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Locally, the expanded recall for an under-bonnet fire risk includes approximately 1 ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Marsh, Handscomb defy … [Read more...] about SA News: Now Ford South Africa recalls Fiesta ST for fire risk
Kenya runs the risk of an Olympic ban, thanks to boardroom power games | The Conversation
Kenya runs the risk of an Olympic ban, thanks to boardroom power games: Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot (left) and Hellen Obiri who won gold and silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes Kenya topped the Africa medals table at the Rio Olympics last year. But this outstanding performance was overshadowed by the incompetence and corruption of its team management. The … [Read more...] about Kenya runs the risk of an Olympic ban, thanks to boardroom power games | The Conversation
Famine risk, Alfano: “Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen”
APO News from Africa: Famine risk, Alfano: "Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen": "Responding to the appeal made by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, we have arranged, through Italian Cooperation, a package of humanitarian aid worth 10 million euros in response to the very serious food crisis that is … [Read more...] about Famine risk, Alfano: “Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen”
