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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Finally, anti-HIV microbicides research gives hope The anti-HIV microbicides research has finally given a positive outcome - the microbicide gel PRO2000 under research showed 30% reduction of HIV transmission in human clinical trials. Women who were offered PRO2000 microbicide gel plus condoms had 30 per cent fewer HIV infections than those offered condoms only or condoms plus a placebo gel
Wednesday, February 25, 2009Finally, anti-HIV microbicides research gives hope The anti-HIV microbicides research has finally given a positive outcome - the microbicide gel PRO2000 under research showed 30% reduction of HIV transmission in human clinical trials. Women who were offered PRO2000 microbicide gel plus condoms had 30 per cent fewer HIV infections than those offered condoms only or condoms plus a placebo gel
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Mayawati ji, why did we get bulldozers instead of homes? 216 poor people were rendered homeless despite of central government of India's and UP state government's promise to provide homes for the poor.
Sunday, February 22, 2009Mayawati ji, why did we get bulldozers instead of homes? 216 poor people were rendered homeless despite of central government of India's and UP state government's promise to provide homes for the poor.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tobacco cessation can piggy-back ride on health services The importance of integrating tobacco cessation with the existing healthcare services was emphasized by Professor (Dr) Rama Kant, Head of the Department of Surgery, CSM Medical University, Lucknow, and a World Health Organization (WHO) Director General's Awardee (2005). He was speaking at the ongoing 14th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health (WCTOH) in Mumbai.
Thursday, March 12, 2009Tobacco cessation can piggy-back ride on health services The importance of integrating tobacco cessation with the existing healthcare services was emphasized by Professor (Dr) Rama Kant, Head of the Department of Surgery, CSM Medical University, Lucknow, and a World Health Organization (WHO) Director General's Awardee (2005). He was speaking at the ongoing 14th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health (WCTOH) in Mumbai.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Countries meet to limit big tobacco's influence Representatives of 160 ratifying countries currently meeting in Durban, South Africa will negotiate guidelines for a provision in the global tobacco treaty that will determine whether millions of people get the health protections they are now guaranteed under the treaty.
Monday, November 17, 2008Countries meet to limit big tobacco's influence Representatives of 160 ratifying countries currently meeting in Durban, South Africa will negotiate guidelines for a provision in the global tobacco treaty that will determine whether millions of people get the health protections they are now guaranteed under the treaty.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Delhi's new initiative to improve healthcare in the community Less than a week before the 3rd Stop TB Partners' Forum is about to begin in Brazil, a unique partnership is being forged in a community of India's capital to improve TB responses.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009Delhi's new initiative to improve healthcare in the community Less than a week before the 3rd Stop TB Partners' Forum is about to begin in Brazil, a unique partnership is being forged in a community of India's capital to improve TB responses.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Countries unite against tobacco industry interference GLOBAL TOBACCO TREATY MEETING ADOPTS STRONG GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST INDUSTRY ABUSE
Wednesday, November 26, 2008Countries unite against tobacco industry interference GLOBAL TOBACCO TREATY MEETING ADOPTS STRONG GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST INDUSTRY ABUSE
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Monday, April 27, 2009
1/3rd preventable deaths can be averted by healthy environment In the least developed countries, one third of death and disease is a direct result of environmental causes. Proper environmental management is the key to avoiding the quarter of all preventable illnesses which are directly caused by environmental factors
Monday, April 27, 20091/3rd preventable deaths can be averted by healthy environment In the least developed countries, one third of death and disease is a direct result of environmental causes. Proper environmental management is the key to avoiding the quarter of all preventable illnesses which are directly caused by environmental factors
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Two HIV/TB global leaders announce merger talks Formal merger negotiations were announced between two global leaders on HIV and TB: Health & Development Networks (HDN) and the International HIV/AIDS Alliance - at the XVII International AIDS Conference which concluded in Mexico on 8 August 2008.
Saturday, August 16, 2008Two HIV/TB global leaders announce merger talks Formal merger negotiations were announced between two global leaders on HIV and TB: Health & Development Networks (HDN) and the International HIV/AIDS Alliance - at the XVII International AIDS Conference which concluded in Mexico on 8 August 2008.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Will genuine partnerships improve TB responses despite economic recession? In these times of global meltdown, it is all the more critical to focus on how can TB care and control, be still seen as a smart investment to governments, private sector and other stakeholders.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009Will genuine partnerships improve TB responses despite economic recession? In these times of global meltdown, it is all the more critical to focus on how can TB care and control, be still seen as a smart investment to governments, private sector and other stakeholders.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Asthma Drug Facility brings down cost of drugs Late last month El Salvador became the first country to take advantage of The Union's Asthma Drug Facility (ADF), which uses pooled procurement and other purchasing strategies to obtain greatly reduced prices from approved suppliers.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009The Asthma Drug Facility brings down cost of drugs Late last month El Salvador became the first country to take advantage of The Union's Asthma Drug Facility (ADF), which uses pooled procurement and other purchasing strategies to obtain greatly reduced prices from approved suppliers.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Addressing HIV and IDU issues vital for TB programmes More than 90% of the diagnosed TB patients are successfully completing treatment in Nepal today. Nepal's anti-TB programme has received appreciation in the south-east Asian region which is the result of ongoing government commitment, community support, forging wide range of partnerships, and the use of innovative ways of ensuring access to Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse (DOTS) - especially in remote areas
Wednesday, November 19, 2008Addressing HIV and IDU issues vital for TB programmes More than 90% of the diagnosed TB patients are successfully completing treatment in Nepal today. Nepal's anti-TB programme has received appreciation in the south-east Asian region which is the result of ongoing government commitment, community support, forging wide range of partnerships, and the use of innovative ways of ensuring access to Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse (DOTS) - especially in remote areas
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
Youth Refuse to be 'Targetted' by the Tobacco Industry More than 80% of the tobacco use begins before the age of 18 years. The tobacco industry loses more than 5.4 million of its best customers every year as they die of causes attributed to tobacco use. Documents recovered from the tobacco industry reveal that the tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship campaigns are targetted to encourage young people and women to begin tobacco use.
Saturday, March 7, 2009Youth Refuse to be 'Targetted' by the Tobacco Industry More than 80% of the tobacco use begins before the age of 18 years. The tobacco industry loses more than 5.4 million of its best customers every year as they die of causes attributed to tobacco use. Documents recovered from the tobacco industry reveal that the tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship campaigns are targetted to encourage young people and women to begin tobacco use.
