WHO launches new manual to strengthen health systems to better respond to women survivors of violence
The manual is based on the WHO clinical and policy guidelines for “Responding to intimate partner violence and sexual violence…
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Cervical Cancer Common Among African Women
Africa: The World Health Organisation estimates HPV infections cause approximately 68 000 cases of cervical cancer each year in Africa. However,…
Tanzania: Men Blamed for Discouraging Family Planning
Tanzania: The ongoing campaigns on family planning in Zanzibar have not been doing well because of little support from men still…
Africa: Global Fund Work Falling Short On Gender-Related Issues
Africa: The Global Fund’s efforts to put women and girls at the center of its work on HIV, TB and…
How to cure the pandemic that women face
Global: When violence is inflicted upon women and girls, we rightly think of it as a crime and a tragedy.…
South Africa: Gender Based Violence Costs R40-Billion
A recent report states that gender-based violence costs the South African economy up to R40-billion a year or more than…