Health
Dengue Fever Rife in Cuba
In one town outside Havana, medics say they are seeing three to five new cases a day.
13 Sep 12
Major Hospital in Afghan East Struggles to Cope
Nangarhar doctors overstretched by swelling patient numbers and dearth of equipment.
3 Sep 12
Armenia Struggles to Cut Nicotine Habit
Health ministry says it is making inroads, but stronger laws would help.
16 Aug 12
Unregulated Pharmacies Prompt Health Fears in Afghan Province
Authorities have little control over chemists’ shops in Uruzgan, undermining faith in the health sector.
31 Jul 12
Is Uganda Losing Battle Against Nodding Disease?
As cases spread, parents are struggling to reach health centres to pick up medication.
10 Jul 12
Healthcare Crisis in Central Afghan District
In one area of Uruzgan province, two doctors are supposed to look after tens of thousands of people.
3 May 12
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