Tag Archives: child mortality

South Africa revives commitment to combating AIDS
December 16, 2009

South Africa revives commitment to combating AIDS

During his speech on World AIDS Day, South African President Jacob Zuma promised to ramp up HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment …Continue Reading

Innovative low-tech health systems save women’s lives
August 26, 2009

Innovative low-tech health systems save women’s lives

A number of non-traditional practices are arising in poor and developing communities to fight high maternal mortality rates. One example …Continue Reading

UNICEF-Supported Health Insurance Lowers Child Mortality Rates in Bolivia. Is It Enough?
May 14, 2009

UNICEF-Supported Health Insurance Lowers Child Mortality Rates in Bolivia. Is It Enough?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), if you are a young Bolivian, you have a 6 percent chance of …Continue Reading