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Global Health Headline Archives: August 2007 Malaria mosquito's odor-sensing systems mapped (SciDev.net, August 31, 2007) TB experts meet with business leaders to discuss TB control in South African province (kaisernetwork.org, August 31, 2007) World AIDS milestone (The Washington Times, August 31, 2007) Books accuse UNAIDS of inflating HIV prevalence estimates to increase donor funding (kaisernetwork.org, August 31, 2007) UNICEF launches $500,000 program in Zimbabwe to train teachers to provide HIV education (kaisernetwork.org, August 30, 2007) WHO regional office for Africa releases strategy to curb HIV/TB coinfection (kaisernetwork.org, August 30, 2007) Travel restriction system for people with infectious TB in Taiwan to begin in September, health officials say (kaisernetwork.org, August 30, 2007) Malaria parasites use carbohydrate found in humans, mosquitos as receptors, study says (kaisernetwork.org, August 30, 2007) Saudi Arabia to require mandatory HIV testing for couples before marriage (kaisernetwork.org, August 30, 2007) UN Foundation sends 40,000 ITNs to refugees, IDPs in Chad (kaisernetwork.org, August 29, 2007) HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe has reduced life expectancy, not affecting population growth, study says (kaisernetwork.org, August 29, 2007) Diabetes affects response to TB treatment, study says (kaisernetwork.org, August 28, 2007) Venturing into the mines of Uganda, in search of the Marburg Virus (The New York Times, August 28, 2007) WHO urges effort to fight fast-spreading new diseases (The New York Times, August 27, 2007) Discrimination, violence against MSM, WSW in Uganda hindering HIV prevention, treatment efforts, human rights watch says (kaisernetwork.org, August 27, 2007) Saving the babies: A victory in Africa (The Boston Globe, August 27, 2007) The end of polio: Photographs of Sebastiao Salgado opens to public (CDC, August 24, 2007) TB research developments should be made more widely available in developing countries, review says (kaisernetwork.org, August 24, 2007) U.S. to launch health care worker training program in Mozambique, health minister announces (kaisernetwork.org, August 24, 2007) Kenyan authorities launch campaign to address counterfeit malaria drug dealers (kaisernetwork.org, August 24, 2007) Fish farming helps rural poor in Malawi (SciDev.net, August 24, 2007) Girls, women trafficked in Asia for commercial sex work emerging as HIV/AIDS risk factor, report says (kaisernetwork.org, August 24, 2007) The World Health Report 2007 - A safer future: Global public health security in the 21st century (WHO, August 23, 2007) Results of malaria vaccine trial among Mozambican children expected by end of 2007, researcher says (kaisernetwork.org, August 23, 2007) Infectious diseases emerging, spreading more rapidly worldwide, WHO report says (kaisernetwork.org, August 23, 2007) Nutrition should not be used as substitute for drugs in treating HIV/AIDS, TB, panel report says (kaisernetwork.org, August 23, 2007) Pakistan's national AIDS control program to develop media project aimed at raising HIV/AIDS among youth, high-risk groups (kaisernetwork.org, August 23, 2007) UN agencies to launch initiative to expand HIV prevention programs aimed at IDUs in Asia (kaisernetwork.org, August 23, 2007) Britain, Germany launch third world health scheme (Reuters, August 22, 2007) WHO guidelines do not recommend forgoing subsidized ITNs in all contexts, letter to editor says (kaisernetwork.org, August 22, 2007) HIV Vaccine Research should focus on developing vaccine that prevents transmission rather than infection, researchers say (kaisernetwork.org, August 22, 2007) Human rights watch criticizes UNAIDS for praising China's HIV/AIDS efforts, sites harassment against advocates (kaisernetwork.org, August 22, 2007) Namibia considers introducing airline tax for UNITAID (kaisernetwork.org, August 22, 2007) JAMA examines global efforts to create viable malaria vaccine (kaisernetwork.org, August 22, 2007) Unsafe sex main mode of HIV transmission in China, report says (kaisernetwork.org, August 21, 2007) Conference in Sri Lanka aims to improve HIV/AIDS services, address spread of disease in Asian countries (kaisernetwork.org, August 21, 2007) Japan donates $1M to UNICEF for malaria prevention, control efforts among children in Ethiopia (kaisernetwork.org, August 21, 2007) TB screening in Malaysian prisons, rehabilitation centers lacking, health official says (kaisernetwork.org, August 21, 2007) U.S official praises South Africa AIDS plan (AP, August 20, 2007) $15 million offered for five new centers to fight chronic diseases in developing countries (Center for Global Development, August 20, 2007) Anti-AIDS program to fund circumcision (The Washington Post, August 20, 2007) A new home for DDT (The New York Times, August 20, 2007) Sri Lanka hosts summit on denial of inheritance, property rights to HIV-positive women (kaisernetwork.org, August 20, 2007) Six companies win USAID contract to support PEPFAR (kaisernetwork.org, August 20, 2007) DDT important tool in fight against malaria, opinion piece says (kaisernetwork.org, August 20, 2007) PEPFAR to begin providing funds for male circumcision programs in some African countries, officials say (kaisernetwork.org, August 20, 2007) Chinese pharmaceutical company recalls 20,000 ACTs in Kenya (kaisernetwork.org, August 20, 2007) Experts working to develop rapid, cost-effective TB test for use in HIV-affected populations (kaisernetwork.org, August 20, 2007) HIV protein both causes brain injury and prevents its repair (News-Medical.net, August 19, 2007) Fish farms help families in Africa hit by AIDS (The Washington Post, August 19, 2007) Official's firing revives South African battle over AIDS (The Washington Post, August 17, 2007) South African scientists welcome Malawi on board (SciDev.net, August 17, 2007) Climate change devastating wildlife in East Africa (SciDev.net, August 17, 2007) WHO backs free, treated mosquito nets to prevent malaria (The Washington Post, August 17, 2007) HHS Secretary Leavitt, senior health officials to highlight PEPFAR, malaria programs during trip to Africa (kaisernetwork.org, August 17, 2007) India records decrease in number of malaria deaths, health minister says (kaisernetwork.org, August 17, 2007) Health authorities more widely should use DDT for malaria control, opinion piece says (kaisernetwork.org, August 17, 2007) CARE turns down federal funds for food aid (The New York Times, August 16, 2007) U.N. Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Mataka urges SADC members to commit 15% of national budget to health care (kaisernetwork.org, August 16, 2007) Bird flu kills Indonesian teenager, raises death toll to 83 (International Herald Tribune, August 16, 2007) Authorities in China's Henan province ban HIV/AIDS group from hosting conference to discuss efforts to fight disease (kaisernetwork.org, August 16, 2007) Abbott fund to provide $12M to Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi to increase treatment, care services for children living with HIV/AIDS (kaisernetwork.org, August 16, 2007) Kenya's HIV prevalence decreases, National AIDS Control Council says (kaisernetwork.org, August 15, 2007) Rwanda launches ICON spraying campaign for malaria control (kaisernetwork.org, August 15, 2007) NGOs host activities to raise awareness of HIV/TB coinfection in Indonesia (kaisernetwork.org, August 15, 2007) Some Ugandans refuse indoor pesticide spraying for malaria control because of concerns over DDT (kaisernetwork.org, August 15, 2007) HIV/AIDS programs' limited time spans, other issues hinder efforts to curb disease in Mozambique, official says (kaisernetwork.org, August 15, 2007) Increased condom use, less casual sex among youth in Zimbabwe helping to reduce spread of HIV (kaisernetwork.org, August 14, 2007) Firing an AIDS fighter (The New York Times, August 14, 2007) UNICEF needs $1.9B to fight malaria in Africa, representative says (kaisernetwork.org, August 14, 2007) Japan to assist Pakistan, other countries with TB control (kaisernetwork.org, August 14, 2007) Abstinence-only sex education programs not effective at preventing spread of HIV in high-income countries, study says (kaisernetwork.org, August 14, 2007) Former U.N. Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Lewis calls on Canada to commit $855M to Global Fund (kaisernetwork.org, August 14, 2007) Nile tilapia fish beats malaria (News-Medical.net, August 12, 2007) Healthier outlook: A Carroll County-based organization, backed by U.S. funds, works to improve medical care in Congo (The Baltimore Sun, August 12, 2007) Maps help manage Zambian water resources (SciDev.net, August 10, 2007) Ugandan Medical School receives $386,000 grant to establish malaria vaccine trials, ethics center (kaisernetwork.org, August 10, 2007) Scientists mutate H5N1 in vaccine search (SciDev.net, August 10, 2007) Train to Congo to deliver ITNs to people in areas with limited medical resources (kaisernetwork.org, August 10, 2007) New vaccine may beat bird flu before it starts (Reuters, August 10, 2007) New data indicate lower number of HIV/AIDS cases in Papua New Guinea, rapid spread of epidemic in rural areas (kaisernetwork.org, August 10, 2007) S. Africa fires official praised for anti-AIDS work (New York Times, August, 10, 2007) Experts in Senegal concerned about effect of male circumcision studies on sexual behavior of MSM (kaisernetwork.org, August 10, 2007) In Africa, beyond humanitarianism (The Washington Post, August 9, 2007) AIDS drugs fiasco a tale of red tape (The Star, August 9, 2007) China Daily examines HIV testing strategies among high-risk groups (kaisernetwork.org, August 9, 2007) Malaria Control Conference opens in Nigeria (kaisernetwork.org, August 9, 2007) DDT spray scares mosquitoes away, study finds (Reuters, August 9, 2007) Mosquitos that carry malaria, other diseases avoid homes sprayed with DDT, study says (kaisernetwork.org, August 9, 2007) Virus outbreak contained in Uganda (AP, August 9, 2007) Mayor makes choice to run AIDS agency (Washington Post, August 9, 2007) Fenty appoints district HIV/AIDS administration leader (Wasington Post, August 9, 2007) Niger's religious leaders form alliance to prevent spread of HIV (kaisernetwork.org, August 8, 2007) New drugs, vaccines targeting both active, latent TB needed to effectively conbat disease worldwide, study says (kaisernetwork.org, August 8, 2007) Meeting to eradicate malaria opens in Abuja (The Tide, August 8, 2007) Edible African fish could help beat malaria, study says (Reuters, August 8, 2007) Kenyan government developing policy to address HIV/AIDS in workplace, official says (kaisernetwork.org, August 8, 2007) Millions in South Asia vulnerable to malaira, other diseases following monsoons, UNICEF says (kaisernetwork.org, August 8, 2007) Senegal: Circumcision message could confuse gay community (Irin News, August 8, 2007) Swazi health officials concerned about decrease in TB treatment completion rates, spread of MDR-TB, HIV/TB co-infection (kaisernetwork.org, August 7, 2007) New vaccines, drugs needed for TB fight-WHO study (Reuters, August 7, 2007) Changes in hospital design, ventilation could reduce risk of TB, other airborne diseases, study says (kaisernetwork.org, August 7, 2007) FDA oks pill for drug-resistant AIDS patients (Los Angeles Times, August 7, 2007) Scientists hope for superbug breakthrough (Yorkshire Post, August 6, 2007) TB control measures in Pakistan should be increased (kaisernetwork.org, August 6, 2007) Interfering with enzymes used by malaria parasites to control host cell could prevent disease from evading immune system, study says (kaisernetwork.org, August 6, 2007) A new entrant in developing country health systems? (Center for Global Development, August 6, 2007) Gay and illegal: Immigration laws make it doubly difficult for foreign-born partners to remain in the U.S. (Inside Bay Area, August 5, 2007) Scientists probe how HIV infection turns into AIDS (Washington Post, August 3, 2007) TB diagnosis, treatment among children in Uganda presents challenge to health workers (kaisernetwork.org, August 3, 2007) Poor case management fueling spread of TB in Malaysia, health official says (kaisernetwork.net, August 3, 2007) Australia pledges $68 million to Indonesia to fight HIV/AIDS (Kaisernetwork.org, August 3, 2007) Female inmates show high rate of HIV (Washington Post, August 2, 2007) Scientist gets $15 million grant to develop potential AIDS vaccine (Washington Post, August 1, 2007) Strait-laced Chechens admits AIDS is a problem (Reuters, August 1, 2007) H.I.V. patients anxious as support programs cut back (New York Times, August 1, 2007) Sex slaves returning home raises AIDS risks, study says (New York Times, August 1, 2007) |
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