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A health worker explains birth control at a clinic outside Juba, South Sudan. (H. McNeish for VOA)

Poor Countries Lack Modern Contraception

Guttmacher Institute says many couples now desire smaller families More

Employees inspect medication tablets produced at Azal Pharmaceutical Industries in Khartoum, (File photo).

Africa's Pharmaceutical Industry Faces Numerous Challenges

At International Roundtable on China-Africa Health Cooperation leaders met to explore new partnerships addressing health challenges facing Africa More

South Africa Service Uses Text Messaging to Help Expectant Mothers

Video South Africa Service Uses Text Messaging to Help Expectant Mothers

Program takes advantage of widespread use of mobile phones by pregnant women in developing countriesMore

Video Traffic Safety at the Heart of Walks, Rallies Around the World

May is Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, thousands walk, rally to bring awareness, promote traffic safety More

Lauren Fant, left, 18, winces as she has her third and final application of the HPV vaccine administered by nurse Stephanie Pearson at a doctor's office Tuesday, Dec. 18 2007, in Marietta, Ga. This groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer in g

Audio Record Low Price for HPV Vaccine

GAVI Alliance negotiated deal with pharmaceutical firms More

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People queue to see a nurse at the health point at Masizini, South Africa (D. Taylor/VOA)

Disabilities Prevent Aging Africans from Being Productive

Older Population in Africa Needs Targeted Health Care, says Study
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Newborn babies are seen in a government hospital in Harare, July 19, 2011.

Study: Nutrient Powders Can Prevent Iron-Deficiency in Children

Study by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says $200 million needed to distribute powders to fight childhood anemia
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China and Africa Discuss Health Treatment Problems

African and Chinese delegates come together in Botswana for roundtable on health cooperation
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Nurses hold newborn babies in Sidon, Lebanon, Oct. 31, 2011.

Report: 3 Million Newborns Die Within First Month

Save the Children issues annual State of the World’s Mothers report
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Nurse Koletha teaches Mwajuma how to breastfeed her one-day-old baby boy at the Lindi Regional Hospital, Tanzania. (Credit: Caroline Trutmann / Save the Children )

Protein in Breast Milk Fights Antibiotic Resistance

Protein under acronym HAMLET reportedly fights drug-resistant bacteria when added to antibiotics
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Indian protesters hold placards during a protest to demand for tougher rape laws and better police protection for women, outside the Parliament in New Delhi, India, April 22, 2013.

Audio Better Coverage of Rape is Needed

Canadian researchers say true scope of problem not reported
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