Nigeria: Elechi's Wife, UNICEF Move Against Maternal Mortality Oct 28, 2009
Mrs. Elechi, who spoke at a dissemination and tool development workshop on "Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Law" in Abakaliki, identified ignorance, poverty, poor access to health facilities, inadequate skilled birth attendants, poor and ineffective referral system, lack of transportation as major causes of unsafe motherhood and child death. Denouncing the high rate of maternal mortality and morbidity in Nigeria, particularly in the rural communities, the Ebonyi first lady said her state... (allAfrica.com)
Lesser access for babies? Oct 27, 2009
Richmond metropolitan health facilities are largely, if temporarily, out of H1N1 flu vaccine. In the region, all the local health departments are out of vaccine except for a small stock held off to the side primarily for pregnant women. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
500k seek HIV treatment Oct 24, 2009
Article By: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:45 More than half a million people in Gauteng sought HIV/Aids treatment from public health facilities last year, the provincial health department said on Friday. "The number of people assessed grew from 450 706 the previous year to 540 115 last year," the department said in a statement. (iAfrica.com)
UPDATE: Bond set for murder suspect Oct 23, 2009
He was receiving treatment at various mental health facilities. He wasrelased earlier this year. (FOX19.com, OH)
October E-Newsletter 2009 Oct 22, 2009
And the following infrastructures have been severely damaged: 55 health facilities, 162 roads, 9 bridges, 1,182 places of worship and 36 markets. Jumaldi Alfi, one of Sin Sin's Fine Art artist, was born in Padang, has been leading a fund rising for this earthquake with his group, "Jendela". (AbsoluteArts.com)
US military releases Iraq clinic shooting report Oct 20, 2009
(AP) BAGHDAD (AP) - A U.S. military investigation into an incident earlier this year in which an American soldier seeking counseling killed five troops says that security at mental health facilities in Iraq can be improved. A report of the military's findings concluded that procedures designed to prevent such a tragedy were adequate, but that security at the clinics could be improved. (CBS News -- World)
PAKISTAN: Thousands flee South Waziristan as army offensive begins Oct 19, 2009
In a 16 October statement Amnesty International said its research teams on the ground had found "insufficient preparations for health facilities, supplies of food and drinkable water, and shelter for the displaced". "There has been growing unrest and even bombardment for weeks. I felt I had to take my family away," said Ehsanullah Wazir, who is now in Dera Ismail Khan staying with his cousin. (AlertNet)
Livingston Manor sale gets state OK Oct 16, 2009
Earlier in the week, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the sale of the home ... At the end of the year, Good Samaritan will go to the state health facilities review board again, this time seeking a certificate of need to build a new home. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
OSF gets state's OK for birthing center's addition Oct 14, 2009
3 million project was unanimously approved on Tuesday by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board at its meeting in Matteson. "We're pleased that the board recognized the merits of the project," Natzke said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Padang gets going Oct 11, 2009
The quake too severely damaged 162 roads, nine bridges, 36 markets, 55 clinics and health facilities and 1,182 places of worship. Almost 70% of the affluent Chinatown is gone. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Hard-Hit Cities, States Hire Near-Record Lobbyists Oct 9, 2009
3 million for public health facilities so far this year. Other big spenders include Los Angeles County, which spent $380,000 through June 30; Riverside County, Calif. (Newsmax)
Nigeria: Hospitals and Gunshot Victims [editorial] Oct 8, 2009
He asked medical practitioners and other operators of health facilities in the country to save victims of gunshot wounds and accident before contacting the police. "At no time did the police restrain medical doctors from attending to the needs of the victims", Onovo said with a mark of finality to absolve the police of responsibility for the lives of those that must have died because of the inhuman directive. (allAfrica.com)
IRC activates H1N1/A readiness plan as 21 cases are confirmed in two large Kenyan refugee camps Oct 7, 2009
The IRC has set up isolation wards at both its hospitals - although there are currently no severe cases admitted - and installed extra hand-washing points around health facilities. Dr Gitau adds: "IRC staff and refugee leaders have received a refresher training in the symptoms, management and prevention of H1N1/A. Our medical staff are educating patients at clinics and feeding sites, and our community health workers are going from shelter to shelter, informing families about what precautions to... (AlertNet)
H1N1 vaccine arrives in Valley Oct 7, 2009
Thousands of doses of nasal spray are expected to arrive at Valley doctors' offices and health facilities this week to combat the pandemic H1N1 flu virus. California will receive about 350,000 doses of nasal spray vaccine from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Ronald Owens, a spokesman for the state Department of Public Health. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Somalia: Thousands Stranded Near the Kenyan Border Oct 7, 2009
" With the expected onset of the deyr (short) rains, the IDPs face the growing threat of disease outbreak at their makeshift camps, which are located near the town's rubbish site. "There are no health facilities and health workers to assist them [IDPs]," said the journalist. "The most pressing needs are shelter, food, water and some form of healthcare. " [ This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations ] Be the first to ! More News on allAfrica.com ? 2009 UN Integrated... (allAfrica.com)
Stay for free! Oct 4, 2009
Along with the Wii-Fit and lap pool, other health facilities at the hotel include outdoor treadmills ise bikes. In terms of 'fun luxury' within all the hotel suites youll find up-to-date conveniences to wit iPod docking stations, electronic safes big enough to hold a laptop, in-room wifi, LCD TVs with satellite channels and multi-plug work stations along with the cosy, quality niceties one expects when travelling, from expensive mattresses to 300 thread count sheets and duvets, coffee... (iAfrica.com)
* Aussie navy sends warship to assist earthquake victims Oct 4, 2009
SUPPORT Kanimbla is ready to come to the aid of Indonesia with our surgical and health facilities and the Sea King helicopters that offer the best deployable support in the Royal Australian Navy, commanding officer Tim Byles said. Were yet to be told by the Indonesian government and the Australian government what exactly we need to do, so what were doing is positioning the ship to be in the best spot to get up there in a timely fashion, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
N.H. Tax Evader Gets 35 Years for Standoff Oct 3, 2009
-- In 1994, Ed Brown stockpiled 18 months' worth of food, with weapons and ammunition, and believed that there would be a Federal government takeover of 'private property, utilities, health facilities and the media. Brown said his militia was setting up its own "courts? for the purpose of taking back America." Brown said he saw no way the conflict would end except in violence. (CBS News)
Health facilities are running low on flu shots Oct 2, 2009
Northwestern North Dakota has its first documented case of the H1N1 virus for the new flu season this week at a time when Williston health facilities are running out of the regular seasonal flu vaccine. The Upper Missouri District Health Unit is postponing all future walk-in vaccination clinics for the regular seasonal flu, said public information officer Daphne Clark. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Zimbabwe: Boost Court Officials' Security Oct 1, 2009
We also take this opportunity to counsel all parents to honour their responsibilities and obligations towards their children by ensuring that they have food, are in school, have access to medical health facilities and live in sufficient housing. " The Law Society of Zimbabwe is equally incensed by the attack on magistrate Muzondwa, but its president Mr Josphat Tshuma explains the absence of court orderlies in civil courts. Relevant Links "In criminal matters there is always a police officer to... (allAfrica.com)
Elizabeth Cornell Klingler (8) Sep 30, 2009
Published: Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:20 AM EDT Elizabeth Cornell Klingler at the age of 102 formerly of East Chatham died Thursday at Barnwell Health Facilities Valatie,N.Y.. Mrs. Klingler born September 2,1907 in Pleasantville, N.Y. is the daughter of the late Harold Barclay and Esther Cornell (Bent) Cornell. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Central African Republic: Mine Closures in Southwest Trigger Nutrition Crisis Sep 26, 2009
The situation has been aggravated by poor cassava-based diets and difficult access to health facilities. This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. (allAfrica.com)
Forsyth Tech opening new health facilities Sep 24, 2009
Forsyth Technical Community College will cut the ribbon on a new 20,000-square-foot addition to its nursing and allied health facilities Thursday. The new facilities are named for two local community health leaders as the Len B. Preslar Jr. School of Allied Health and the Paul M. Wiles School of Nursing. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Fear of failure Sep 22, 2009
Yes, the military can provide security - but it cannot provide jobs, health facilities, and opportunities for children to go to school. Taliban advantage. (BBC News -- South Asia)
* REMEMBERING 921: Hospital personnel learned hard lesson in disaster work Sep 21, 2009
Major emergencies and disasters can be compounded if health facilities fail, he said. For reconstruction, high-end materials that can absorb seismic shocks were used to reduce the risk of sudden collapse, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nigeria: Slow Progress on Prison Reform, Lawyers Say Sep 20, 2009
Overcrowding and poor sanitation leads to a high incidence of disease such as tuberculosis, skin infections and malaria, and most prisons have no health facilities, says Amnesty International. Most prisons also have no functioning toilets, researchers say. (allAfrica.com)
Division of funds seems appropriate Sep 20, 2009
Sandoval County commissioners unanimously voted to approve health facilities agreements with UNM Sandoval County Regional Medical Center and Presbyterian Healthcare Services during their meeting last Thursday. What does this all mean for the citizens of Rio Rancho. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Clearview future to be studied Sep 17, 2009
Last month the board received a lengthy report from the health facilities committee on the cost of constructing a new facility or renovating the county's current buildings ... The health facilities committee had received proposals from eight architectural firms to conduct the study ... According to the resolution, the health facilities committee is to report back to the full county board by Dec. 15 of its conclusions and recommendations regarding the buildings. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Nkrumah's centenary will re-kindle the spirit of patriotism - Veep Sep 12, 2009
He said the many schools, roads, ports, health facilities, a hydro power project and vigorous industrialization and agricultural programmes formed the nucleus of a vision the first President had for Ghana. Vice President Mahama said: "today as African countries enjoy the fruits of independence so is it imperative for us to appreciate the selfless leaders who kept their lives on the line to ensure that we achieved the memorable feat. "For a people who do not recognize the significance of their... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sudan: Ugandan Rebels Threaten South Sep 12, 2009
The LRA continues to wage a campaign of terror in Western Equatoria state - looting and ransacking homes, churches and health facilities; stealing food, killing innocent civilians; and abducting young girls and boys, according to a report issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this month. WHO noted that attacks has intensified in August causing mass displacements in the region, with over 80,000 people forced from their homes in Western Equatoria and Central Equatoria this year. (allAfrica.com)
Husband and Wife Co-Owners of Subcontracting Company Plead Guilty to Contract Fraud Related to Afghanistan Rebuilding Sep 10, 2009
Under the USAID contract with LBGI, LBGI constructed a variety of infrastructure improvements, including electrical facilities, health facilities, schools and irrigation systems. USPI provided security at many LBGI construction sites. (PR Newswire)
Criticism of Afghanistan hospital search Sep 9, 2009
"If the international military forces are not respecting the sanctity of health facilities, then there is no reason for the Taliban to do it either," Fange said. "Then these clinics and hospitals would become military targets.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nationals ease opposition to student levy Sep 8, 2009
THE Nationals will offer another deal to the Government to allow universities to charge students compulsory fees to help improve sporting and health facilities on campus. The Government's proposal to allow universities to levy a $250 fee on students was scuppered by the Senate last month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
U.S. Military Says No Misconduct at Afghan Hospital Sep 8, 2009
" The insurgent was no 0000289C t found. A senior civilian adviser to the 10th Mountain Division who is based in Wardak said concerns were raised about the troops having entered the hospital when the charity group's headquarters in Kabul heard that U.S. troops had entered the clinic. Civilian deaths and intrusive searches have bred resentment among the Afghan population nearly eight years after the U.S.-led coalition invaded to oust the Taliban's hard-line Islamist regime for sheltering Al Qaeda... (Fox News)
Immigration officers undergo training on crime identification Sep 6, 2009
Speaking on diseases that could easily spread from one country to the other, Mr. Andema called on the officers to be alert and report all cases suspected to be HINI influenza to the health facilities for the patients to be kept under surveillance and treated. He expressed concern that HIV/AIDS was highly prevalent in the district, saying the test carried out on 320 persons this year, showed that 90 of them were HIV and Hepatitis B positive as compared to the 17 people who turned out to positive... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Designers create symbols to show way in hospitals Sep 5, 2009
CINCINNATI (AP) - Students at four colleges have designed navigation symbols to help immigrants who speak little or no English find their way around hospitals and other health facilities ... The entire set of symbols will be tested at health facilities to determine their effectiveness. (FOX19.com, OH)
Life's traumas in one of Brazil's most violent slums Sep 5, 2009
There are no private or public health facilities inside Alemao and not even government ambulances enter. In this extremely violent corner of the world, residents live with a great deal of psychological trauma. (CNN -- Health)
MCNC seeks $28.1M in stimulus funds Sep 4, 2009
This proposal allows North Carolina to leverage the existing NCREN to create more robust access for our schools, libraries and public health facilities, while also reaching our underserved citizens, Perdue said in a prepared statement. Reporter e-mail: fvinluan@bizjournals. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
GA gets $37M for low-income housing Sep 4, 2009
The projects include water and sewer improvements, senior citizen facilities, health facilities, programs for at-risk children and replacement or rehabilitation of sub-standard and dilapidated housing. Georgia also gets nearly $4. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
The 'myth' surrounding the Bawku Conflict: Can it be broken? Sep 4, 2009
Primary and secondary educations are at low ebb and good drinking water and health facilities are nothing to write home about. They are hysterically forced to adhere to trivialities such as the unfortunate causes of chieftaincy disputes and ethnic tensions. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
EU project inaugurated at Samlesi Aug 26, 2009
Asesewa, Aug. 25, GNA - Mr Joseph T. Angmor, District Chief Executive for Upper Manya, says a major problem facing the area is the lack of health facilities at the various communities. He said the situation had affected health delivery in the district resulting in people relying on the few clinics and health centres. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zimbabwe: Small Farmers Take on Cotton Buyers Aug 20, 2009
People there live in poverty, with very little access to clean water and health facilities. Cotton is seen as their only way out of poverty. (allAfrica.com)
Ingushetia: Emergency medical supplies reach hospital following bomb blast Aug 19, 2009
With the hospital and other health facilities stretched to their limit World Vision responded to an urgent plea for assistance by providing painkillers, antibiotics, infusion therapy supplies, ointments, bandage materials and syringes valued at US$2,000; purchased with funds from World Vision in Germany. Zarema Buzurtanova, the World Vision Medical Assistant who conducted a rapid assessment in the central hospital was shocked at what she saw there. (AlertNet)
› How to reduce your bills Aug 19, 2009
Billions are being spent on upgrading road networks, on airports, on housing, on sewage and water treatment plants, on health facilities, on schools, on ports and transport. And then there is Eskom, which has dithered for a decade and is now trying to play catch-up. (iAfrica.com)
Northwestern Memorial seeks OK for $73M project Aug 18, 2009
The project requires the okay of the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board, which has the final say on big-ticket medical projects. The planning board is scheduled to consider the application in January. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Area health facilities weigh in on health care reform bill Aug 15, 2009
By ALLISON P. SMITH/Staff Reporter. Published: Friday, August 14, 2009 1:28 PM CDT As a physician, Dr. Bobby Marek just wants people to get good health care and doesn t understand why the United States can t offer everyone basic health care. (Brenham Banner, TX)
HCA plans new hospital in Florida Aug 15, 2009
HCA, the nation s largest private operator of health facilities, plans to build a 150-bed, acute-care hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. Nashville-based has submitted a letter of intent for a certificate of need to Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Wa East District Assembly is to spend more on development projects Aug 15, 2009
The money would be used to provide school infrastructure, health facilities, potable water, police stations, residential and office accommodation as well as the acquisition of a grader to improve feeder road network in the district. The amount had been raised from the District Common Fund, the Community Based Rural Development Programme and the District Wide Assisted Programme. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
20,000 Ghana cedis to renovate DCE's bungalow Aug 15, 2009
They said the Wa East District is priced as the number one deprived district in the region, with many social challenges such as inadequate school infrastructure, residential accommodation, health facilities, potable water and accessible roads. "We had wished that he was modest in his demands considering the circumstance of the people but we are all surprised", they lamented Some of the members said because of internal political wrangling in the house, the assembly had not been able to organise a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Who rules us? Aug 14, 2009
In addition, the past seven years have brought massive development funds from Western donors to boost the government's efforts to extend health facilities in the region. Health officials say more than 70 new facilities have been built across different valleys in the area. (BBC News -- South Asia)
July data recall risk of recession's double-dip Aug 14, 2009
It's also an example of a relative bright spot in the otherwise gloomy construction industry: the "institutional sector" that encompasses development projects involving government buildings, health facilities and education, whose funding is generally more stable than that of the brutally hit retail and residential sectors. "Fortunately, the institutional sector is pretty strong for us," says David Hobstetter, a principal with San Francisco's KMD Architects, whose firm has suffered from the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
HCA plans acute-care hospital Aug 14, 2009
The nation s largest private operator of health facilities plans to build a 150-bed acute-care hospital on Jacksonville s Westside. Nashville, Tenn. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Somalia: Humanitarian Crisis 'At New Low' Aug 13, 2009
In the port city of Kismayo, IDPs said lack of food, health facilities and sanitation were the most pressing issues for about 30,000 people in various camps around the city. Mohamed Muse Ali, chairman of the IDPs in Kismayo, said no aid agency was operating in any of the camps. (allAfrica.com)
Shortage of doctors hit Upper West Region Aug 7, 2009
Wa, Aug. 7, GNA - The Upper West Region is experiencing a shortage of doctors to man health facilities and provide quality healthcare service to the people. By next month only five doctors would be operating in the region and there is the possibility that they would be overwhelmed with the work, with a likelihood of it affecting the provision of the needed quality healthcare services. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Afghan presidential challenger gains ground Aug 7, 2009
He promised to bring justice to abusers of women's rights and to provide more health facilities to combat the country's high maternal mortality rate. More women would hold high government positions, he said. (MSNBC -- International)
Kenya: Food Insecurity Deepens, Children Hit Hardest Aug 4, 2009
"...Cases of malnourished children have increased. It is severe in some parts of Mandera [in the northeast] and more than 100 children have been admitted to health facilities," Adan Duakle, an official of the Mandera Rural Agency for Community Assistance, said. Duakle said many children had also abandoned learning to join their migrating parents, with schools relying on water transported from remote areas. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Poverty, Frustration Fuel Sectarian Violence Aug 3, 2009
"We strongly call on the government both at the state and federal levels to respond promptly to the plight of the displaced persons by providing them with relief materials, health facilities and education," Fijabi said. The Maiduguri Police Command says that it rescued 180 people abducted in Bauchi by members of the sect and taken to Maiduguri. (allAfrica.com)
NGO trains women to address gender based issues Aug 3, 2009
Mrs. Lodonu-Sam said a linkage had been strengthened between support groups and health facilities to ensure effective referral of tuberculosis cases to health facilities. This programme has targeted 1,500 people living with HIV/AIDS and 200 of their partners. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zimbabwe: 364 Die From Pregnancy Aug 3, 2009
However, the study, was quick to point out that the figures are not a true reflection of the actual figures on the ground saying there was 'gross under-reporting' of deaths at district level from community and at provincial levels from health facilities. Loss of records as they move up the system from district to the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare head office was also cited as hindrance during the process of gathering accurate information on both maternal and perinatal deaths. (allAfrica.com)
Detroit Branch NAACP President, Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, Denounces Congressman Thaddeus McCotter's Resolution Jul 31, 2009
Perhaps the Congressman should present a resolution apologizing to the thousands of mentally ill people in Michigan who can't receive adequate care because of the lack of mental health facilities here. Congressman McCotter should pass a resolution apologizing to every American for the failure to pass a national healthcare program. (PR Newswire)
Cairo Canvas Jul 31, 2009
Today as the capital of Egypt, it has the best educational institutions, regional headquarters of international organizations, good health facilities, public transport including the modern metro and outstanding monuments. Cairo, the Nile city. (Suite101.com)
Western Region is endowed yet poor-Regional Minister. Jul 30, 2009
He said roads in some parts of the region needed urgent rehabilitation, adding "the railway lines which should ease the pressure on the roads have been in a 'coma' due to persistent neglect." "Our health facilities need upgrading as the Effia Nkwanta Hospital, the only regional and referral hospital, is too crowded and a far cry from a regional hospital while Mpohor Wassa West has no district hospital," he said. Mr. Aidoo said the region deserved a fair share of the national cake and the humble... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Methodist Hospital named one of Texas top health facilities Jul 28, 2009
Methodist Hospital named one of Texas top health facilities - San Antonio Business Journal ... Methodist Hospital named one of Texas top health facilities. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Uganda: Crisis as ARVs Run Out Jul 27, 2009
Since the initiation of ARV treatment programme in public health facilities in 2004, hope had increased and many people had been motivated to test for HIV. The number of people seeking testing services increased from 200,000 to 1. 5million in 2007. (allAfrica.com)
- Switzerland nursing students visit SDSU campus in Calexico 0 Jul 26, 2009
And a good look at some of our local health facilities and the innovative teaching and research that is enabling local residents to pursue their bachelor s degree in nursing at the Calexico campus. During their time at the Calexico campus, the nursing students were also informed about the evidence-based practice research techniques, which offer new ways of treating patients based on the results, or evidence, found in research, Hoyt said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
