News concerning places in Mozambique,
which is indicated in green on the following map of Africa:
News incl. lifesciences, animals, wildlife & nature
from or mentioning Mozambique
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The books section includes books and travel guides about Mozambique.
Campaign against maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT)
Although maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) is a swift and painful killer, it is easily preventable through immunization of women with tetanus toxoid (TT) vaccine, which also confers immunity for ...
WFP and UNICEF scale up nutrition to fight child stunting in Southern and Eastern Africa
Stunting (low height for age) indicates nutritional deprivation early in life, from conception up to two years of age. Unlike underweight, which is a composite of both stunting and wasting (low wei...
Research reveals how dengue fever virus infects living cells
Dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes and infects up to 100 million people each year. People bitten by an infected mosquito first develop a fever, followed by other symptoms such as joint pain, rash ...
US Plans to assist with improvements of medical education in Africa
Eleven programmatic awards, largely funded by PEPFAR, will expand and enhance medical education and research training in the field of HIV/AIDS. Eight smaller non-HIV/AIDS awards, funded by the NIH ...
Health system problems aggravate cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe
The major cause of the cholera outbreak is the inadequate supply of clean drinking water and poor levels of hygiene. Shortages of medicines, equipment and staff at health facilities throughout the ...
Early HIV testing and treatment can save newborn lives
Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the prospects for survival of newborn babies exposed to HIV, according to a report just released by UNICEF and three partner UN agencies. The...
International Inspiration to realise global vision for London 2012
International Inspiration is a partnership to create lasting opportunities for children and young people in schools and communities across the world, particularly in developing countries, through t...
Japan allocates US$5 million to WFP and UNICEF in Zambia
Japan has generously allocated 5 million USD to the Republic of Zambia through UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP). The fund is to assist with various programmes including responding to wides...
Lifesaving drug for eclampsia and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women too cheap to be marketed
A life-saving drug to treat seriously-ill pregnant women in Africa is not widely available, in part because it's too cheap. Magnesium sulphate is a low-cost but effective treatment for eclampsia an...
