Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania fuelled by poverty
19 Jun 2007
Poverty, inadequate health care services, lack of knowledge about maternal health and pregnancy-related emergencies are fuelling the problem of obstetric fistula in Tanzania.

Elton John gives Kiev HIV concert
19 Jun 2007
Elton John has given a free concert in the main square of Ukraine's capital, Kiev, to promote HIV/AIDS awareness.

Kenya Human Rights Commission to hold mock tribunal on illegal abortion
19 Jun 2007
The Kenya Human Rights Commission and the Reproductive Health and Rights Alliance Kenya, plan to hold a mock tribunal.

Increased drug flow fuelling spread of HIV in Iran
19 Jun 2007
The number of HIV cases in Iran is increasing rapidly because of the increased flow of heroin into the country from Afghanistan.

Male twins 'can reduce fertility'
19 Jun 2007
A twin brother can reduce his female twin's chances of having children, say scientists at Sheffield University.