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How much would it take to end health gaps?
Bridging the health gap between rich and poor nations is feasible in the next 22 years, but it will require the international community to refocus its assistance, and explore inexpensive but innovative interventions to curb emerging health issues, such as noncommunicable diseases.
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Ugandans sidestep banks, embrace mobile money
The use of non-bank formal services is leading the pack of financial inclusion in Uganda, a new study has revealed.
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Microfinance empowering women in un-banked villages
Sa-Dhan, an umbrella of microfinance groups, hopes pending Bill will bring down interest rates.
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How mobile money fights malnutrition in Guatemala
When a natural disaster or humanitarian emergency strikes, food is usually distributed in the form of rations given to people standing in long queues.Getting cash and food aid to remote rural communities after a natural disaster like an earthquake or a hurricane is logistically complex, expensive and takes time.
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Gates Foundation to Double Donation to Fight AIDS
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said he plans to nearly double his foundation’s contribution to the Geneva-based Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to as much as $500 million.
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Health conference on social marketing and franchising
The first global health conference on social marketing (SM) and social franchising (SM), the two emerging tools to help India achieve the universal health coverage, will be held in Kochi from December 3 to 5.
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How Africa’s researchers are solving Africa’s health problems
Researchers are pioneering treatments on the continent, for health challenges unique to the continent – but despite the successes African research institutions continue to lag behind
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Warning sign: The news on AIDS isn’t all good
On World AIDS Day, an important question: Is an AIDS-free generation within reach?
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- Sub-Saharan Africa