The attitude and behaviour of some health workers is worrisome because they do not display courtesy, patience, empathy, human dignity and tolerance that are the cornerstones of their public duty.
GOVERNMENT will continue to review working conditions for health professionals in line with the prevailing economic situation, the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Welfare Dr Edwin Muguti has said.
An investigation by the Ministry of Works into a fatal parachute accident that happened at Swakopmund last year has concluded that the death of the two people involved was caused by a combination of human error and equipment malfunction.
About 500 eye patients suffering from cataract in Jigawa State, are currently receiving treatment provided by the state government's Primary Health Care Agency in conjunction with the Al-Basar International Foundation.
The Sierra Leone medical and dental association (SLMDA) after 33 years of existence would be holding its mid year congress in Makeni this year, expected to commence on May 30 through June 1, 2008.
The African Development Bank (ADB) strengthening district health service project management team and the ministry of health and sanitation (MOHS) are fighting to improve the healthcare delivery services in the country.
Although malaria is preventable and curable, it is reported to claim 320 lives daily in Uganda. Recently, however, efforts to reduce these deaths have improved with more widespread use of insecticide-treated nets, indoor spraying with insecticides and better access to
Thanks to the Smile Foundation, Unrico Mahlangu, 11, can now smile again, together with 39 other children whose smiles were tragically taken away from them, writes Gabi Khumalo.
An inter-cult clash involving two different secret cults yesterday evening at the University of Port Harcourt claimed five lives while four others who sustained gunshot wounds are being treated at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching hospital (UPTH).
An NGO, Community Participation for Action in the Social Sector (COMPASS) says it has equipped 24 service providers in Bauchi State to provide post-abortion care services.
Caring for Life Group, an NGO and a charitable organisation, has embarked on a life changing initiative, taking the practice of First Aid to the remotest villages in The Gambia.
Boredom is the "number one" complaint from patients with a dangerous form of tuberculosis compelled to live in isolation at Brooklyn Chest Hospital, while the food "is terrible", three patients complain.
Members of Parliament yesterday opposed a move by the Tanzania Commission for Aids (Tacaids) to channel funds through the Tanzanian Social Action Fund (Tasaf).
