Proposed Armenian Health Tax Proves Unpopular
Critics argue that the burden would not be equally spread.
12 Feb 20
Health
Teenage Kicks in Kazakstan
Although youngsters are having sex, they are clueless about protecting themselves from unwanted pregnancies or disease.
28 Jan 20
Georgian Women Struggle To Access Safe Abortion
The church, politicians and even medical professionals often oppose the procedure.
24 Oct 19
Georgia: Speaking Out About Postnatal Depression
Sociologists and mothers believe that the time has come to break their silence over debilitiating condition.
6 Sep 19
Georgia: Is Russia Weaponising The Anti-Vax Movement?
Measles outbreak may be linked to wider disinformation campaign.
24 Apr 19
Afghanistan: Grim Figures for Maternal Mortality
With little access to healthcare, expectant mothers simply hope for the best.
4 Jul 18
Afghanistan: Few Options for Leukaemia Patients
Limited resources to treat blood cancer leaves many resigned to their fate.
2 Jul 18
Divorced for Failing to Have Children
The brutal consequences of not meeting society's expectations.
27 Feb 18
Syrian Kids are Taking Up Smoking
Parents and educators warn that stress and family breakdown are the main factors.
26 Feb 18
Afghanistan: A New Generation of Midwifes
Locals say that conservative attitudes are changing.
22 Feb 18
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