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Psychiatrists seek home-grown research to tackle Africa’s mental health crisis

Psychiatrists seek home-grown research to tackle Africa’s mental health crisis

… Say Nigeria’s Mental Health Act needs action, not just legislationBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria and other African countries must invest in home-grown mental health research and translate policies into action to improve care for millions of people facing mental health challenges, psychiatrists have said. The experts warned that Africa’s low contribution to global mental health […]
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Ticking biological clock increases  women’s libido, says study

Ticking biological clock increases women’s libido, says study

As more Nigerian women and their counterparts the world overb wait until their 30s and 40s to have children, they are more willing to engage in a variety of sexual activities to capitalise on their remaining childbearing years, according to new research by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin.

African leaders meet to accelerate progress against malaria

African leaders meet to accelerate progress against malaria

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan is teaming up with 29 other African Heads of State in Tanzania as the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) – A coalition of 30 African Heads of State working to end deaths from malaria convene a special session at the African Union Summit to review progress on malaria control and discuss ways to further accelerate progress against the disorder.