http://africa.oneworld.net/article/archive/562 en_GB OneWorld Africa - OneWorld Africa/English/Topics/Health India’s children bearing brunt of costly food http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160540/1/562 The global food price rise is leading to further malnourishment among Indian children, UNICEF warns, as families reduce the number of meals in a day. India already has the worst indicators of child malnutrition in South Asia, along with 40% of the world’s underweight newborns. Awarding social entrepreneurship http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160539/1/562 The Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation invites applications for India’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2008. The Award seeks to recognise social entrepreneurs whose efforts and innovations have contributed towards achieving sustainable development. Pedaling Toward Cleaner Cities http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160534/1/562 WASHINGTON, May 13 (OneWorld) - What single silver bullet is simultaneously reducing air pollution and oil dependency, rolling back urban congestion, and fighting obesity? Combating malaria in Assam http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160522/1/562 It rains on an average 200-250 days in a year in India's north eastern state of Assam. Home to more than a hundred species of mosquitoes, a fifth of all malarial deaths in the country are reported from here. This season, however authorities claim they are prepared. Nobel laureates appeal for the release of Indian rights activist http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160501/1/562 Twenty-two Nobel Prize winners have written a letter to Indian prime minister and president for the release of Dr Binayak Sen, a public health and civil rights activist. There will be protests in several cities of India and the world to mark the first anniversary of his detention on May 14. Stubborn military causing miseries in Myanmar http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160498/1/562 Experts warn that non-availability of fresh drinking water, tardy relief work and health care measures are pushing the cyclone-hit Myanmar towards a major public health catastrophe. Inflexibility of military in not allowing most foreign aid workers is only adding to the woes of affected people. UNICEF’s helping hand for Nepalese families living with HIV http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160487/1/562 In Nepal, many women and children live with HIV/AIDS passed on to them by their husbands and fathers. UNICEF is helping them by taking care of their treatment and arranging for education of their children. 200 million children deprived of health care worldwide http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160468/1/562 The latest health report of international organisation Save the Children says 83% of all child deaths worldwide happen in 55 developing countries, including India. By pursuing right policies and targeting the poorest families, the governments can easily prevent these child mortalities. ICTs revolutionising healthcare in Europe http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160463/1/562 Increasing use of information communication technology by doctors in European countries has brought about massive improvement in healthcare services in the region. It is now being suggested that areas such as tele-monitoring, electronic prescriptions and cross-border e-health services need further development. Form lavatories to homeopathy http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160446/1/562 Lavatories...homeopathy...What are the best and worst ideas in the history of medicine? Join the online debate. Afghanistan to promote condom usage http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160432/1/562 Considered a taboo and anti-Islamic during Taliban regime, condom usage in Afghanistan is slowly increasing. The government however feels a need to boost its demand to achieve public health targets on STD prevention and reduction in maternal mortality. India’s health system neglects midwives http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160408/1/562 Traditional midwives or dais have been overlooked by India’s National Rural Health Mission that focuses solely on institutional delivery. In a country having the highest maternal mortality rate and collapsing rural health care, there is a need to integrate these women in public health programmes. Diarrohea peaks in Bangladesh amidst hot spell http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160362/1/562 Hot weather and lack of safe drinking water have led to a severe spate in diarrohea cases in Bangladesh. According to health experts, poverty, rising food prices and low levels of awareness on sanitation are driving people to eat cheap contaminated food. Afghan health risks linked to uranium http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160325/1/562 The US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 has left an indelible impact on country’s health and environment. Scientists believe that rising incidence of diseases and birth defects in Afghan children are attributed to the weapons used by the American forces containing depleted uranium. Ensure safety in workplace, says ILO http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160310/1/562 As May 1st commemorates the late 19th century workers’ protests for rights, it becomes vital to take a look at occupational safety and health of workers today, vital to the dignity of work. More than 2 million people die every year from work-related accidents, deaths or diseases globally, says the latest ILO report.