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WEBGlobal Health Africa blogger, Udo Obiechefu, discusses the impact of Hepatitis C in Africa and the crucial role that blood screening can play in HCV …

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Healthcare Global Health Africa

WEBGlobal Health Africa aims to spotlight organizations that are making a difference in African healthcare. In this post, GHA Blogger Udo Obiechefu sheds light on the work the …

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Health Policies Global Health Africa

WEBIn Elderly, Health Policies, Healthcare on November 10, 2013 at 5:45 am. Last month, the Global AgeWatch Index issued a report on the quality of life of older people in 91 …

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Healthcare Global Health Africa

WEBIn Africa, the problem of mental health and substance use disorders is particularly pronounced. GHA contributor, Diana Kingsbury, calls for governments and donors to …

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Health Inequalities: Wealth is Health Global Health Africa

WEBThe slogan on the Global Health Africa website reads “Health is Wealth” but "Wealth is also Health". By wealth I mean various resources -power, education, …

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The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis

WEBGlobal Health Africa contributor, Patrick Saunders Hastings, draws attention to lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease also known as elephantiasis. …

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Our Story Global Health Africa

WEBGlobal Health Africa was created by two global health professionals - Sophie Okolo and Ifeoma Ozodiegwu - in 2012. With a focus on Africa, these two global health enthusiasts …

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West African Healthcare: Problems and Solutions

WEBThe issues related to health care delivery and access in West Africa is plentiful. Lack of adequate funding, a small workforce, poor organization, and a dearth of …

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Traditional vs. Modern Medicine Global Health Africa

WEBIn this post, Guest Blogger, Udo Obiechefu attempts to start a conversation on the risks and rewards of traditional and modern medicine. Enjoy! It is estimated that …

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Improving Health Outcomes in Africa through Intersectoral …

WEBGlobal Health Africa blogger - Ifeoma Ozodiegwu - shares some of her reflections on improving health outcomes in Africa. She is currently based in Zambia. …

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Community-Led Total Sanitation Global Health Africa

WEBGlobal Health Africa blogger-Ifeoma Ozodiegwu- shares her experiences in her work with an NGO in Zambia September 4th 2013 was one of those lucky days for …

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mHealth Global Health Africa

WEBCan mHealth programs improve population outcomes in Africa? Leigh Bernstein Reardon, one of our new contributors, thinks it has great potential but cautions that mHealth …

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West African Healthcare: Problems and Solutions 2

WEBIn Part 1, Guest Blogger Udo Obiechefu discussed three major obstacles that West African nations face in their effort to provide accessible quality care for their …

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Tackling the Health and Economic Risks of Child Marriage

WEBWhat will it take to end child marriage? GHA blogger, Sophie Okolo, points out the recent change in dialogue and highlights the health and economic risks of child …

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Zambia Global Health Africa

WEBPosts about Zambia written by GlobalHealthAfrica. Lumbar puncture rejections are commonplace in Zambia. GHA blogger, Ifeoma Ozodiegwu, shares some insights on …

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Road Traffic Accidents: A Growing Public Health Problem in Africa

WEBGlobal Health Africa was created by two global health professionals – Sophie Okolo and Ifeoma Ozodiegwu – in 2012. With a focus on Africa, these two global …

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Social Media and Healthy Policies in Africa Global Health Africa

WEBAs I watched Social Good Summit 2012 recently held by Mashable, so many questions came to my mind. One of them was: “Is social media being used to change or …

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Lumbar Punctures Can Save More Lives in Zambia

WEBLumbar puncture rejections are commonplace in Zambia. GHA blogger, Ifeoma Ozodiegwu, shares some insights on their importance in the prevention of HIV …

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Youth Global Health Africa

WEBPosts about Youth written by GlobalHealthAfrica. What will it take to end child marriage? GHA blogger, Sophie Okolo, points out the recent change in dialogue and highlights the …

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Fighting Elder Abuse in Angola Global Health Africa

WEBTwo weeks ago, we wrote about elderly abuse in Africa. This time, we want to congratulate the Ministry of Welfare and Social Reintegration on tackling elder abuse in …

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Elimination of Child Labor in Africa – An Ongoing Challenge

WEBIn Part 1, GHA Contributor Neha Ahmed called attention to the multitude of health hazards child gold miners faced in Tanzania. In Part 2, Neha explores viable …

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mHealth Global Health Africa

WEBPosts about mHealth written by GlobalHealthAfrica. Andrew Inglis, GIS Team Lead at John Snow, Inc. for the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, describes how his team used GPS …

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