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Why NGOs are wading into the world of business

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) around the world are going through a historic transition.They are slowly wading into the world of business…

8 years ago

Financing health in Africa: the time to reflect is now

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to only 12 per cent of the world’s population but accounts for 22 per cent of…

8 years ago

Global health agenda promoted at expense of Africa

Health is today viewed as a key aspect of human and economic development. This is a view championed by the…

8 years ago

Face-to-face with a mother in labour

The strength of a woman is not only seen by the decisions she makes or the authority she portrays in…

10 years ago

How I lost my marbles (temporarily)

I have recently returned from a visit to Amref Health Africa’s programmes in South Omo. I must confess that at…

12 years ago

The journey to ensuring ‘Zero AIDS related deaths’

Eight percent of the children under 5 who die in sub-Saharan Africa die from AIDS, and 19 percent of all…

12 years ago

One Reason to Stand Up for African Mothers

Article 25 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights specifically states that motherhood and childhood are entitled to…

12 years ago