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· February, 2006

Stories about Health from February, 2006

South Africa: Failed habitats

African HOUSEIT writes on “Failed Habitats” that is the thousands of homes that lack proper sewage systems and water supplies...”Thousands in the area have no private access to water, and...

Written by Sokari Ekine
27 February 2006

Cameroons: prisons

Adventures of an Armchair Travellers reports on the state of prisons in Cameroons where TB and AIDS are rampant.

Written by Sokari Ekine
23 February 2006

Nigeria: culture and the modern world

Nigeria, what's new? publishes extracts from his forthcoming book – here he discusses where does culture meet the modern world? “Mention female anatomy or clitoral circumcision and our people cringe...

Written by Sokari Ekine
22 February 2006

Nigeria: Nigerian NGO – Increase

Pilgrimage to Self points to a BBC programme on a Nigerian NGO called Increase …… She works with Nigerians who live alternative lifestyles, and educates people on sexual health.

Written by Sokari Ekine
21 February 2006

Bahamas: Healthcare system

As the Bahamas initiates a compulsory government healthcare program, Larry Smith examines the failures and successes of healthcare systems in other countries.

Written by Georgia Popplewell
16 February 2006

Barbados: Leptospirosis

“How will the current garbage crisis on Barbados impact the spread of deadly Leptospirosis during the coming rainy season?” asks Barbados Free Press in a post detailing the problem and...

Written by Georgia Popplewell
15 February 2006

Bird Flu in Slovenia

Michael of The Glory of Carniola reports that bird flu has landed really close to where he lives and describes what's being done about it.

Written by Veronica Khokhlova
15 February 2006

Healthcare in Romania

As his infant daughter is diagnosed with pneumonia, Andy H of Csikszereda Musings provides a glimpse into Romanian healthcare, and compares some of the approaches to those used in the...

Written by Veronica Khokhlova
13 February 2006

Malawi: midwife story

Babycatcher is a midwife working in Malawi who chronicles her daily experiences with mothers and babies in Lilongwe, Malawi….”This morning I found the aunt with the little one wrapped to...

Written by Sokari Ekine
13 February 2006

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