Africa
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Midwives key to maternal health
The world has yet to harness the benefits of midwifery, experts say today. Read more
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Global campaign to tackle child obesity
A new worldwide drive to tackle the increasing problem of childhood obesity was launched yesterday. Read more
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Plea to tackle baby death toll
About 8,000 new-born babies die every day around the world, according to a major new study published today. Read more
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New boost for life expectancy
Life expectancy is improving across the world, in rich and poor countries, according to a report published yesterday. Read more
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Syria fuels world polio crisis
The Syrian civil war has contributed to the re-emergence of polio as a global health threat, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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Pregnancy deaths fall – but still affect thousands
Deaths of pregnant women have nearly halved globally in the last 25 years – but still kill more than a quarter of a billion people every year, according to a new study today. Read more
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TB gene test for children
Genetic tests can be used to detect TB in children, British researchers have revealed. Read more
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Training and tests could cut malaria drug use
Improved training for health workers in poor countries could massively cut the use of malaria drugs, British researchers say. Read more
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Storage costs may hamper vaccine use
Some vaccines could be used more cheaply in poor countries if the cost of storage was reduced, campaigners have warned. Read more
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Altitude sickness becomes two diseases
Mountaineers often contract altitude sickness – but a new study suggests there are two separate illnesses that afflict them. Read more