

Action falling short to end tuberculosis epidemic
New data published by WHO in its 2016 "Global Tuberculosis Report" show that countries need to move much faster to prevent, detect, and...


Better working conditions needed for midwives
World Health Organisation and partners are calling for an end to the discrimination, harassment and lack of respect that hinder midwives’...


Classification of diseases essential for health systems
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is made up of thousands of codes that are used around the world to classify diseases...


First confirmed case of black lung from open cut coal mine
A 55-year-old Queensland man has been confirmed as Australia’s first case of black lung from an open cut coal mine. Paul Head, from BHP’s...


World Health Organisation urges global action to curtail consumption and health impacts of sugary dr
Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new WHO report. Fiscal policies...


Anthrax not contained
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife observed deaths of 2 Hippos on 24th September, 2016 and reported this matter to the...


Depression: let’s talk
Depression is an illness that can happen to anybody. It causes mental anguish and affects people’s ability to carry out everyday tasks,...


The Power of Health Workers
Health workers – they’re more powerful than you think. They get people back on their feet and back to work. They keep businesses...


Investing in early childhood development essential to helping more children and communities thrive,
49 million children under five are at risk of not reaching developmental potential, implementing low-cost interventions could reverse...


Botswana: Malaria Spray Begins
Bobirwa District Health Management Team (DHMT) will on Tuesday embark on spraying houses to prevent malaria infection in Bobonong and...
