HIV/ AIDS at the center of discussions of the general assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies
03 Feb 2012
The Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS meeting underscores the importance for African countries to look for their own source of financing.
UK: Sexually transmitted infections double in older population in ten years
03 Feb 2012
Recent figures from the UK show that STIs in 50-90 year olds have doubled in the past ten years.
Uganda launches plan to eliminate mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS by 2015
03 Feb 2012
The Ugandan government has launched a new plan for the elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV by 2015.
South Africa: Four men get 18 years for killing lesbian
01 Feb 2012
The four men were convicted of Zoliswa Nkonyana's killing in October last year
Pakistan may become 4th most populous country by 2050
01 Feb 2012
Pakistan would become the fourth most populous country by 2050, if steps are not taken to address this major challenge, say health experts.
Jamaican activist Tomlinson wins first David Kato award
01 Feb 2012
A Jamaican gay activist who has been forced to flee his home due to death threats against him has received the inaugural David Kato Vision and Voice Award.
Women suffer if we don't support family planning
01 Feb 2012
Canada should refuse to fund projects that don't allow abortion.
Violent prejudice against Jamaica's gay people must stop
27 Jan 2012
As IPPF prepares to host the inaugural David Kato Vision and Voice Award, its winner - Maurice Tomlinson - argues that the Jamaican government must confront entrenched homophobia.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, Unmet Need for Contraception and Unsafe Abortion Are Widespread
27 Jan 2012
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More men 'have oral cancer virus'
27 Jan 2012
Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is more common among men than women, leading to an increased risk for men of head and neck cancers, a US study suggests.
Saliva HIV Test Makes the Grade
25 Jan 2012
A saliva test used to diagnose HIV is comparable in accuracy to the traditional blood test, according to a new study.
Media inquiry must back ban on sexualised images in media, UK women's groups say
25 Jan 2012
A coalition of women's groups argue that highly sexualised images are ubiquitous in the UK media, and called on an ethics inquiry to tackle "relentless" sexism in the press.
Women are Watching on Anniversary of Roe
25 Jan 2012
In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed every woman's right to make her own medical decisions without government interference...
Countries Banning Abortion See Higher Rates of Unsafe Procedures
20 Jan 2012
Countries restricting abortions, particularly in Africa and Latin America, have higher rates of unsafe abortion than those that allow the procedure, according to a study.
Prof. Sai calls on African Governments to show commitment to Family Planning issues
20 Jan 2012
Prof. Sai calls on African Governments to show commitment to Family Planning issues.
What role for traditional birth attendants?
20 Jan 2012
Is Sierra Leone right to ban traditional birth attendants?Although traditional birth attendants are often poorly trained and sometimes use unsafe delivery procedures, for most women in rural Sierra ...
The US is out of sync on contraception
18 Jan 2012
Across Africa, leaders are starting to recognise that birth control saves lives. But the US still treats it as a political football.
Ghana Behind MDG In Maternal, Infant Mortality
18 Jan 2012
Although there is significant reduction in maternal and infant mortality in Ghana, the country cannot achieve its Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of 53 deaths per 1000 live births by 2015 if effec...
It’s a girl: The three deadliest words in the world
18 Jan 2012
It’s a girl, a film being released this year, documents the practice of killing unwanted baby girls in South Asia.
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