Reproductive Health
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Liberia: FPAL Observes 19th Member's AssemblyThe Family Planning Association of Liberia (FPAL), the Oldest leading NGO in the area of Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights will begin its l 9th Members' Assembly on Friday, June 12. Read More... |
US Should Improve Funding And Efforts To Bolster Health Care
redOrbitTo fulfill America's humanitarian obligations as a member of the international community and to invest in the nation's long-term health, economic interests, and national security, the United States should reaffirm and increase its commitment to improving the health of developing nations, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
Addressing health needs through human resource
OneWorld South AsiaLeveraging human capital to reduce maternal mortality in India , a research paper explores contrasting approaches employed by two Indian states to improve health outcomes in resource-constrained settings.
Economic Recession Prompting California Women To Seek Health Care In Clinics
Medical News TodayThe current economic recession has prompted more women in California to seek health care -- including routine gynecological exams, contraceptives and abortions -- at clinics and family planning agencies, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Health fair a success
Dayton CourierCentral Lyon County residents of all ages flocked to three free task force health fairs in May.
Leaders Called Upon to Support Sexual Health
LiveScience.com via Yahoo! NewsIf you practice safe sex and have regular checkups for sexual health, good for you. You're one of the few.
Doctor Who Performed Abortions Is Shot to Death
International Herald TribuneAuthorities said they had a suspect in custody in the shooting death of George Tiller, a Wichita doctor who was one of the few doctors in the nation to perform late-term abortions.
Bill lets health-care workers reject objectionable services
The AdvocateDespite concerns that Louisiana residents could be refused a wide spectrum of medical aid, a House committee Monday approved legislation that would allow health-care employees to opt out of medical services they find objectionable.
'Pro-choice Community' Should Find New 'Way Of Talking About Reproductive Freedom,' Opinion Piece Says
Medical News Today"Most of the push-back" from antiabortion-rights advocates to a recent e-mail message from author Judy Blume on behalf of Planned Parenthood -- which asked mailing list subscribers for donations -- was generated by an article in the antiabortion-rights publication LifeNews, columnist Meghan Daum writes in a Los Angeles Times opinion piece.
RH bill survey in two districts malicious?
The FreemanCEBU, Philippines – A foreign-funded lobby group is waging an “insidious, malicious and well-oiled campaign” against some congressmen who have strongly opposed House Bill 5043 or the Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008, according to Cebu 2nd district Rep. Pablo Garcia.
Worldwide assisted reproduction: 250,000
UPIPARIS, May 28 (UPI) -- Assisted reproductive technology is involved in the births of an estimated 219,000 to 246,000 babies each year worldwide, researchers in France estimated.