Women Health News

Adolescent reproductive health status in Bangladesh Reported, December 21, 2011 Bangladesh’s adolescent population (ages 15–24) was estimated at about 28 million in 2000. Due to the effect of population momentum—through which populations can continue to grow even as the rate of growth is declining (since ever more people are … [Read more...]

Bangladesh’s progress in advancing health of women and children Reported, December 21, 2011 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today spotlighted the progress made by Bangladesh in advancing women’s and children’s health, lauding the South Asian nation for its efforts to end the tragedy of millions of needless deaths. Last year Mr. … [Read more...]

No healthcare for women in Bangladesh Reported, December 21, 2011 Dhaka, Mar 8 (bdnews24.com)–Bangladesh's women still cannot make critical healthcare decisions on which their lives and future depend, experts say. They also say a lack of effective policy twined with insensitiveness of the men towards their health concerns … [Read more...]

Bangladesh Women Health Information Reported, December 21, 2011 In Bangladesh the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. 58.1% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 1% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a … [Read more...]

Sao Tome and Principe Health Information Reported, December 12, 2011 The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, situated in the equatorial Atlantic and Gulf of Guinea about 300 and 250 kilometres (190 and 160 mi), respectively, off the northwest coast of Gabon, constitute Africa's second smallest country. Both are part of the … [Read more...]

Malaria in Sao Tome and Principe: A study Reported, December 12, 2011 In Sao Tome and Principe all cases of malaria are caused by P. falciparum. The annual blood examination rate is now more than 25% of the population following the introduction of RDTs. Malaria confi rmed cases decreased from the annual average of 38 655 … [Read more...]

Sao Tome and Principe: Key parameters: Reported, December 12, 2011 Sao Tome and Principe was discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century - all grown with plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. While … [Read more...]

Senegal Women Health Information Reported, December 12, 2011 In Senegal the lifetime average number of children per women is 5 compared with 2 in the UK. 11.8% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 5% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast … [Read more...]

When Culture Helps Saving Women's Lives in Senegal Reported, December 12, 2011 Watch out for a woman who walks with a heavy load on her head and has a hard time balancing it. Watch out for your safety, but most of all for hers. If she is pregnant, this means that her baby may not be in the right position for delivery. What she … [Read more...]

The Politics of Women's Health:Senegal: Homophobia and Islamic Political Manipulation Reported, December 12, 2011 An unprecedented homophobic wave began to surge over Senegal in early February, 2008. Reacting to a number of press articles about homosexuality in Senegal, a few numbers of imams, religious Muslim associations, male … [Read more...]

Seychelles Women Health Information Reported, December 12, 2011 In Seychelles the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK. No data are available on contraceptive use in this country. 5% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the UK … [Read more...]

Iron status in pregnant women in the Republic of Seychelles. Reported, December 12, 2011 To establish the Fe status of pregnant women and their neonates in the Republic of Seychelles. SUBJECTS: Pregnant women were recruited and blood samples taken at enrolment and post-delivery along with cord blood samples. Ferritin and … [Read more...]

No Detectable Risk From Mercury In Seafood, Study Shows on children since their birth in 1989 and 1990 in Seychelles Reported, December 12, 2011 Children born to mothers-to-be who ate an average of 12 meals of fish a week – about 10 times the average U.S. citizen eats – showed no harmful symptoms. The study by scientists at the … [Read more...]

Ministry of Health and Social Development:Seychelles : A fact file Reported, December 12, 2011 PO Box 52 Mont Fleuri Seychelles Telephone +248 388000 Email:[email protected] The Ministry of Health is a governmental organisation which aims to provide affordable, accessible and high standard of health care services to … [Read more...]

South Africa’s health system fails women Reported, December 12, 2011 Researchers for a leading international medical journal say South Africa's health system is failing women and children in particular, but that new leadership could solve many of the problems. At a meeting in Johannesburg, South African Health Minister Dr. Aaron … [Read more...]

South Africa’s health system fails women Reported, December 12, 2011 Dr. Eddie Mhlanga, South Africa’s chief director of maternal and women’s health, has movingly written about how he, as a conservative Christian, changed his mind on whether abortion should be a crime. When he was a young doctor, a colleague died in his care after … [Read more...]

South Africa : Women Health suffering due to lack of affordable transport Reported, December 12, 2011 Dr. Eddie Mhlanga, South Africa’s chief director of maternal and women’s health, has movingly written about how he, as a conservative Christian, changed his mind on whether abortion should be a crime. When he was a young doctor, a … [Read more...]

South Africa : Women Health suffering due to lack of affordable transport Reported, December 12, 2011 Contributors: Mantshi Teffo-Menziwa and Denise Hunt, Marie Stopes South Africa In South Africa, a paradox ensues when looking at data on women’s reproductive health. The last Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) of 2003 states … [Read more...]

Los Angeles Center for Women's Health Reported December 13, 2011   The Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Their brand-new building is on the campus of the California Hospital Medical Center on the corner of South Grand Avenue and 15th Street. Call: (213) 742-6400 Email: [email protected] Visit: 1513 … [Read more...]

Washington women in need of healthy living Reported December 13, 2011   Written by Jolene Gensheimer Filed under: Voice Column Learn about the issues Pin It Just five years ago, Joy Trapp was 35 and homeless. The mother of four children and a high school dropout, Trapp was in the midst of a divorce and caught in a cycle of abuse that began when she was a child. … [Read more...]

Women’s Specialty Care(WSC) Reported December 13, 2011   Women’s Specialty Care is a practice of caring, dedicated health professionals who are committed to a proactive approach to women’s health – for individuals of all ages. With our patient-centric philosophy, you’ll find we put your concerns first. After all, good medicine begins with good listening. They … [Read more...]

Uganda Women Health Information Reported, December 15, 2011 In Uganda the lifetime average number of children per women is 7 compared with 2 in the UK. 23.7% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 7% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast … [Read more...]

Women's Health in Uganda Reported, December 15, 2011 Kampala — Amelia, a 30-year-old Sabiny woman and mother of six, who lives in the remote fringes of Bugimotwa village in Kapchorwa district, would like to stop giving birth, but due to lack of contraceptives, she is unable to. This has led to high fertility rates - with women … [Read more...]

Cervical Cancer In Uganda - Stats and more - a glimpse into our project Reported, December 15, 2011 Screening programs have successfully reduced cervical cancer mortality rates and the incidence of advanced disease in industrialized nations around the world. In the United States, incidence and mortality from cervical cancer was … [Read more...]

Zambia Women Health Information Reported, December 15, 2011 In Zambia the lifetime average number of children per women is 5 compared with 2 in the UK. 34.2% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 0% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast … [Read more...]

Health and Nutrition Issues in Zambia Reported, December 15, 2011 USAID's health program supports Zambia's National Health Strategic Plan to combat malaria and tuberculosis; improve maternal and child health; promote family planning and reproductive health; and, prevent HIV and provide care and treatment for those already … [Read more...]

Zambian Women and Maternal Mortality Reported, December 15, 2011 TOO many women are suffering and dying from complications of pregnancy and childbirth in Zambia. These women are in the reproductive age group of 15 to 49 years. Most of these deaths occur amongst the poorest in our society. According to the 2007 Zambia … [Read more...]

Zambia's women carry load of high HIV rates Reported, December 15, 2011 Ireen Mpundu, 17, lost her parents to AIDS three years ago. She now works as a tailor and sells tomatoes, vegetables and sweets at a market near her home here in Lusaka, the capital, to support herself and her younger brother. Mpundu says she was born … [Read more...]

Empowering Zambian Women as Reproductive Health Champions Reported, December 15, 2011 When Mukatmui joined a local YWCA in the country of Zambia, she didn’t realize that decision would save her life. She grew up in Kaoma District, a rural area about an 8 hour bus ride from Lusaka, the capital. Like many young girls in her … [Read more...]

Zimbabwe Women Health Information Reported, December 15, 2011 In Zimbabwe the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. 60.2% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 2% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a … [Read more...]