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New mobile project to tackle malnutrition in Africa and Asia
A CABI-led consortium has gained GSMA funding to help three million people access nutrition information using mobile technology.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Brainlab Announces Launch of Right.Brain Foundation To Advance Global Healthcare
MUNICH--(Business Wire)--In a continued effort to expand global access to and consistency of healthcare, Brainlab today announced the launch of the Right.Brain Foundation, which will provide medical technology and education to selected hospitals and public institutions in Southeast Asia, Africa, Central and South America.
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- Health Care
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Linezolid: Affordable generic access win highlights obstacles to life-saving treatment
With side effects that include stomach pain, vision problems, vomiting, diarrhea, and anemia as well as pain, weakness, and numbness in hands and feet, linezolid is not something you would take if you had much choice.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Injecting healthcare into Nairobi’s slums
What is the significance of seven seconds?
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Text and voice messages help close Bangladesh health gap
DHAKA, 1 July 2014 (IRIN) - Bangladesh is moving to boost maternal health services in poorly-served rural areas by targeting voice and text messages at expectant and pregnant mothers and their families. The aim is to educate and support mothers in places where health services are weak.
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- Health Care
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- South Asia
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GNRC announces launch of air ambulance service in North-East India
GNRC (formerly known as Guwahati Neurological Research Centre) today unveiled plans to initiate air ambulance and medical outreach programme using helicopters to remote areas of North-east India.
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- Health Care
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Africa: Seven Ways to Assist Health Research in Developing Nations
A guide released yesterday details seven principles for good practice in strengthening research capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
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- Education, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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‘Oscars’ for health care innovation is back
GlaxoSmithKline and Save the Children are reopening their doors for innovative solutions to reduce under-5 child mortality.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa