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Zimbabwe: Nine die of diarrhea caused by suspected food poisoning
February 17, 2010
Nine deaths were reported in Lapache, Umbono and Nyahombe communal lands, health officials are investigating eight cholera-related cases in the same area
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Africa to focus on agriculture and food security
February 16, 2010
Africa has adequate resources to improve agricultural productivity and ensure food and nutrition security
Food and Drugs Board of Ghana to destroy imported turkey-tail
February 15, 2010
Three suspect containers seized at the Tema Port and a total of 2,095 cartons of turkey tails imported from Italy were discovered
Ghana: 100 students rushed to hospital over suspected food poisoning
February 12, 2010
Laboratory tests being conducted after alleged food poisoning
Red tape aggravates food woes in East Africa
February 8, 2010
Kenya dealing with a huge maize production deficit of 16 million bags following eight seasonal harvest failures
Africa: Five die in Benin cholera outbreak
February 3, 2010
First cases of the potentially fatal disease were spotted last month
Food crisis threatens millions in West Africa
January 29, 2010
Millions in Niger and across West Africa face food shortages after erratic rains hit farms
Rwanda: 350 people sick with food poisoning after city council meeting
January 27, 2010
Food served to the people had been prepared the day before the function
Zimbabwe: Government urged to lift genetically modified organism ban
January 25, 2010
Grain Millers Association advised government to lift ban on GM grain amid looming shortage