Pediatric Aids Foundation-Multinational Study-Congenital Syphilis-Pregnant Women

Africa: New Research Published Today Is Already Saving Lives

[E.G. Pediatric Aids Foundation] This press release details the results of a multinational study on rapid, point-of-care testing of Pregnant Women for Syphilis. Treating and preventing syphilis in mothers and infants could save millions of lives, and help eliminate both congenital syphilis and pediatric AIDS. read more..

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Nigeria: 'Don't Reject Women Who Deliver At Home'

[Daily Trust] The FCT Primary Health Care Development Board, Abuja on Wednesday directed health centres and hospitals in the FCT not to reject Women, who delivered their babies at home before getting to the hospital. read more..

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Cause Of Birth Defects-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-Pregnant Women-Daily News-Pregnancy

Tanzania: Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

[Daily News] Drinking alcohol during Pregnancy is the leading known cause of birth defects. The amount of alcohol required to cause fetal alcohol syndrome (a group of signs and symptoms- commonly known in Kiswahili 'mlimbiko dalili') is unknown, pregnant women are advised to abstain from drinking alcohol altogether. read more..

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