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Meet South Africa’s Youngest Female Hospital CEO

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Dr Nokwethemba Mtshali-Hadebe, the youngest hospital CEO in SA,[4] shares her plans to turn her institution into one of the best in the country. Check also: Meet Brenda, A Ugandan Woman Who Invented An App That Could Save People’s Lives Over half the country’s population relies on the public healthcare system.[9] And with the majority being unable to afford the ...

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Why Scientists Have Just Told Women To STOP Wearing Bras

women with bras

Scientists have just told women to stop wearing bras,[3] and it wasn’t for National No Bra Day on October 13th. Apparently, going without a bra promotes more tone and supporting breast tissue and wearing a bra from a young age does not help support the chest,[9] reduce back pain or prevent breast sagging. Check also: 9 Things Every Man Should ...

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Mobile Phone Text Can Save A Baby’s Life In Rwanda

A new born baby that can be save by a text in Rwanda

Using an old mobile phone text,[3] health worker Floride Uwinkesha logs the latest local pregnancy, part of efforts in Rwanda to boost maternal health through a monitoring program in isolated rural areas.[9] Check also: First Adorable Black And White Twins Born In The UK The scheme has already helped slash infant and maternal mortality rates. Marceline Mwubahamana, three months pregnant ...

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Zika Virus Confirmed In Africa

The Zika virus

Zika virus disease is a disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. [3]The most common symptoms of the disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes).[5] Check also: 25 Deadliest Diseases In Human History The first human case to be detected with the emerging mosquito-borne ...

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26 Deadliest Diseases In Human History

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As violent as we can be towards one another,[2] throughout history the biggest executioner of the human race has been deadly diseases. Whether it was the Black Death in 14th century Europe or Ebola in present day Africa, the loss of human life and cost to society has been astronomical.[9] Check also: 4 Major Causes Of Cancer These are the 26 ...

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