Banana is one of the most widely eaten fruits in the world, which is readily recognised because of its distinctive shape and bright colours. It abounds in hundreds of edible varieties that fall under two distinct species: the sweet banana (Musa sapienta, Musa nana) …
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East Africa: Rwanda to Host Fourth Healthcare Conference
May 6, 2015 0
Rwandan Healthcare Federation together with the Rwanda Development Board, will be hosting the 4th Annual East African Healthcare Federation Conference from the17th – 19th of May 2015 at the Serena Hotel in Kigali.
Zimbabwe: Nurses’ Strike Intensifies
May 6, 2015 0
The situation remained deplorable at major referral hospitals in and around Harare as nurses vowed to boycott night duties until their grievances are attended to. Reports also indicate that some districts such as Chivhu and Sadza have joined the boycott.
UNFPA Boss Wants More Support for Midwives
May 6, 2015 0
United Nations Population Fund or UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, has called for greater investments to increase the number of midwives and enhance the quality and reach of their services.
Dearth of Nurses Hit Lagos Hospitals
May 6, 2015 0
National Association of Nurses and Mid-wife, Lagos State Council has raised concerns over the continuous shortage of nurses and mid-wife in the State owned hospitals.
Ebola – CDC Recommends Non-Contact With Male Survivors’ Semen
May 6, 2015 0
Contrary to the earlier three months period given by the World Health organisation, WHO, for Ebola survivors to abstain from unprotected sex, further investigations by United States’ Centre for Disease Control, CDC, has shown that survivors may have to wait for a longer period.
Strike continues as UCH, doctors’ meeting fails
May 6, 2015 0
There is no end to the strike embarked upon by the resident doctors of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State as a meeting called to resolve the differences between the doctors and the hospital management ended in a deadlock on Tuesday.
South Africa: Minister – We Need to Strengthen Our Public Health System
May 6, 2015 0
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says government needs to change its budget strategy to strengthen the public health system if the country, along with other African states, are to take the continent forward.
