The Medical community of Africa

Doctors strike over poor pay

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:00 +0200

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE - Doctors in Mozambique went on strike on Monday (20 May) demanding higher pay and accusing the government of reneging on a January promise to double their wages, the medical association said.
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Rwanda's remarkable health recovery

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:19:00 +0200

An example of effective evidence-based policies, central planning, health systems, and equitable access to healthcare.
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If you're content, we're content

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:03:00 +0200

Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers.
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Entries open for CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Awards

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:34:00 +0200

CNN International and MultiChoice this week officially launched the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2013 Awards.
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Philips launches 'Fabric of Africa' campaign

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0200

Philips Electronics has launched "Fabric of Africa" - a collaborative campaign to drive public-private partnerships and to improve healthcare access across the continent. The main intention of the campaign is to develop meaningful partnerships with local and international stakeholders to improve healthcare delivery in the areas of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), maternal and child health, and healthcare infrastructure, delivery and clinical training.
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Mobile phones aid disaster relief

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:44:00 +0200

XAI-XAI, MOZAMBIQUE: As Mozambique struggles to recover from the worst flooding in more than a decade, aid agencies are pioneering the use of mobile phones to distribute aid and, they hope, cut the cost of logistics in disaster zones.
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Texting your way to health

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:22:00 +0200

Message telling you when and how to take your diabetes medication; or a voice mail reminding you of your next mammogram, that's what two UN agencies are hoping to do with mobile technology to save lives, reduce illness and disability and bring down healthcare costs.
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International SOS opens office in Ghana

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:03:00 +0200

International SOS, the global medical and security services company on Friday, 15 February 2013, celebrated the inauguration of its new office facilities in the Airport Residential in Accra, Ghana.
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[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:33:00 +0200

Finally, what you've all been waiting for! Bizcommunity.com's 2013 Biz Trends Report is now available for downloading in pdf format - and this year we've improved the quality for a better tablet experience!
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Win BIG in the BizBigBucks Competition and celebrate Valentine's Day your way!

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:00 +0200

Come on, admit, you'd love R5000 in cash, right?
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