We’re right in the middle of WHO EURO’s fourth European Immunization Week, from April 20-26. To celebrate, the agency launched a rather controversial and graphic animated YouTube video that aims to spread the message that that immunization is every child’s right and vital in protecting from disease. What do you think? Does this type of video appeal to you [...]

“500,000 women a year die in childbirth… you can save them.” — Sarah Brown.
In many parts of the world, it is still the tradition for an expectant mother to say goodbye to her husband, her other children and her neighbours when she goes to give birth, understanding that she might not see them again.
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Royal Mail, the official postal system for the British government that’s used by the nation’s residents, is planning a new postage stamp that will honor the controversial woman who started the nation’s biggest abortion business, Marie Stopes. The abortion advocate will appear on a 50 cent stamp that is part of a series honoring the contributions [...]

The British government has given 6.76 million pounds as an additional contribution to Ghana’s health sector to boost the free maternal health programme. Dr. Douglas Alexander, United Kingdom Secretary of State in charge of Departmental Fund for International Development (DFID), said the money would be used to buy emergency obstetric care equipment.