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Change.org Dives Into Crowdfunding
On Thursday, Change.org will launch a new feature with which petition signers can put their money where their signature is. It allows campaign creators to add a donation button to their petitions.
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Uganda: Taxes Cripple Private Health Practitioners
Private health practitioners have decried the high taxes levied upon them by government as they impede their ability to provide affordable health services. Apart from drugs and medical equipment, other equipment that are used in health facilities have Value Added Tax slapped on them, while other facilities have a raft of charges such as licensing fees and work permits for expatriates, among others.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Limited protection of GSK’s malaria vaccine dwindles in 7 years
The world's first malaria vaccine, developed by GlaxoSmithKline, provides some protection after three doses but its effect dwindles to almost nothing after seven years, scientists said on Wednesday.
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Rapid growth of MFIs’ gross loan portfolio sets alarm bells ringing in India
Microfinance companies extended heavier loans to their customers in the last financial year, data showed, raising concerns the sector that emerged from a crisis not far ago may be growing too fast yet again for its own good.
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What is the Potential for HIV Self-Testing in Africa?
Current HIV testing services approaches do not reach those still remaining undiagnosed, especially men, adolescents — particularly girls — key populations and other populations at high risk of HIV infection. This is most often because either services are not accessible to them or because people are concerned about lack of privacy and fear of stigma and discrimination.
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Tanzania: Concern As Higher Banking Fees Come Into Effect Today
Stakeholders say the increase threatens to reverse gains made in financial inclusion in the country. Banks have announced that fees charged on services such as withdrawals would increase following the government's decision to impose 18 per cent value added tax (VAT) on the charges.
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Women’s Cooperatives Ease Burden of HIV in Kenya
Seventy-three-year-old Dorcus Auma effortlessly weaves sisal fronds into a beautiful basket as she walks the tiny path that snakes up a hill. She wound up her farm work early because today, Thursday, she is required to attend her women’s group gathering at the secretary’s homestead.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Village Capital and The Kresge Foundation Collaborate to Support Entrepreneurs Improving Health Outcomes
With the support of local ecosystem partners, Ben Franklin Technology Partners and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, the organizations will operate a venture development program this fall with workshops in Nashville, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.
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- Technology
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- North America
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- venture capital
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