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WEBGlobal Health Africa blogger, Udo Obiechefu, discusses the impact of Hepatitis C in Africa and the crucial role that blood screening can play in HCV …

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West African Healthcare: Problems and Solutions

WEBThe issues related to health care delivery and access in West Africa is plentiful. Lack of adequate funding, a small workforce, poor organization, and a dearth of …

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Healthcare Global Health Africa

WEBIn Africa, the problem of mental health and substance use disorders is particularly pronounced. GHA contributor, Diana Kingsbury, calls for governments and donors to …

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Our Story Global Health Africa

WEBGlobal Health Africa was created by two global health professionals - Sophie Okolo and Ifeoma Ozodiegwu - in 2012. With a focus on Africa, these two global health enthusiasts …

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Healthcare Global Health Africa

WEBGlobal Health Africa aims to spotlight organizations that are making a difference in African healthcare. In this post, GHA Blogger Udo Obiechefu sheds light on the work the …

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Health Policies Global Health Africa

WEBIn Elderly, Health Policies, Healthcare on November 10, 2013 at 5:45 am. Last month, the Global AgeWatch Index issued a report on the quality of life of older people in 91 …

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West African Healthcare: Problems and Solutions 2

WEBIn Part 1, Guest Blogger Udo Obiechefu discussed three major obstacles that West African nations face in their effort to provide accessible quality care for their …

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Health Inequalities: Wealth is Health Global Health Africa

WEBThe slogan on the Global Health Africa website reads “Health is Wealth” but "Wealth is also Health". By wealth I mean various resources -power, education, …

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Improving Health Outcomes in Africa through Intersectoral …

WEBGlobal Health Africa blogger - Ifeoma Ozodiegwu - shares some of her reflections on improving health outcomes in Africa. She is currently based in Zambia. …

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HIV Global Health Africa

WEBPosts about HIV written by GlobalHealthAfrica. Lumbar puncture rejections are commonplace in Zambia. GHA blogger, Ifeoma Ozodiegwu, shares some insights on …

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Sophie Okolo Global Health Africa

WEBTwo years ago, the Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI) was launched to increase the quality, quantity and retention of health care workers and the faculty …

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Adapting to Meet the Health Needs of Elderly with Dementia

WEBOne of the main health challenges for the elderly in Africa are non-communicable diseases such as dementia, but current health systems are not designed …

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Psychiatrist Global Health Africa

WEBGlobal Health Africa was created by two global health professionals – Sophie Okolo and Ifeoma Ozodiegwu – in 2012. With a focus on Africa, these two global health …

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Physicians Global Health Africa

WEBIn this post, Guest Blogger Udo Obiechefu attempts to start a conversation on some of the issues impacting access and availability of care in West Africa. In his next post, Udo will …

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Midwives: A Key Partner in Reducing Maternal Death

WEBMidwives are key partners in reducing maternal and newborn deaths in Africa. GHA contributor, Leigh Bernstein Reardon, makes a case for increased support …

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Road Traffic Accidents: A Growing Public Health Problem in Africa

WEBGlobal Health Africa was created by two global health professionals – Sophie Okolo and Ifeoma Ozodiegwu – in 2012. With a focus on Africa, these two global …

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Using GPS Data to DELIVER Health Products to People Faster

WEBAndrew Inglis, GIS Team Lead at John Snow, Inc. for the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, describes how his team used GPS technology to map road networks in …

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Youth Global Health Africa

WEBPosts about Youth written by GlobalHealthAfrica. What will it take to end child marriage? GHA blogger, Sophie Okolo, points out the recent change in dialogue and highlights the …

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mHealth Global Health Africa

WEBPosts about mHealth written by GlobalHealthAfrica. Andrew Inglis, GIS Team Lead at John Snow, Inc. for the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, describes how his team used GPS …

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Child Labor Global Health Africa

WEBJune 12 commemorates World Day Against Child Labor, which was first launched in 2002 by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to draw attention to the practice of child …

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2014 Global Health Africa

WEBJulia Nakad, Hesperian blog coordinator, for the African Birth Collective, describes how the African Birth Collective collaborates with communities to support …

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Lumbar Punctures Can Save More Lives in Zambia

WEBLumbar puncture rejections are commonplace in Zambia. GHA blogger, Ifeoma Ozodiegwu, shares some insights on their importance in the prevention of HIV …

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