Tag: Global
WHO global plan to contain drug-resistant malaria
by on Jan.12, 2011, under Health and Fitness
The World Health Organization launched a plan on Wednesday to stop a form of drug-resistant malaria from spreading from Southeast Asia to Africa, where millions of lives could be at risk.
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Scientists warn research slowdown poses global threat
by on Sep.13, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A slowdown in research aimed at the development of new and more effective antibiotics poses the threat of a return to a situation that existed in the world before the discovery of penicillin, scientists have warned.
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Global economic crisis threatens fight against AIDS
by on Jul.17, 2010, under Health and Fitness
The global fight against HIV/AIDS is threatened by stagnating economies around the world, which have caused governments to shrink their budgets and, with them, grants to fight the illness.
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Global polio fight to get needed funds: Bill Gates
by on Jun.08, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Rich nations and global donors should be able to provide the $2.6 billion in aid needed to combat polio through 2012 despite the global credit crunch, multi-billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said on Monday.
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