Time to talk and act to tackle suicides and mental health disorders in Africa
Africa has the highest rate of suicide globally. Raising awareness and helping to prevent mental disorders is a major step towards reducing these unacceptable levels.
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Build nutrition into Africa’s food systems
The only long-term solution to chronic malnutrition is to build good nutrition into the whole farming and distribution cycle, say Assia Sidibe and Carl Manlan.
Make the connection to help end chronic malnutrition
Assia Sidibe and Carl Manlan explain how the “Make the connection” campaign will help to improve the nutrition of communities affected by scourge of chronic malnutrition.
Case Study: How CARMMA is winning the battle against maternal mortality
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action adopted by 179 governments.
Interview: Michel Sidibé: “Africa is succeeding, but we must not drop our guard”
Michel Sidibé, who served as the Executive Director of UNAIDS for over a decade, speaks to New African.
Primary Health Care: Beyond policies: Is Africa delivering?
Post-independence Africa is still grappling with the task of delivering sufficient health services. Progress is slow.