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How governments define the priorities and parameters for action within their health systems can profoundly affect a country's population — especially in developing countries where the disease burden is often high.
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Opinions and Analysis
Tropical-chronic diseases link 'could inform health policy'
Understanding how neglected tropical diseases affect chronic diseases can help inform health policies, say Peter Hotez and Abdallah Daar.
19 November 2008
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
The media is crucial in the global fight for health
The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.
Policy Briefs
Integrating HIV, food security and nutrition policies
Recommendations for governments, civil society and international partners on addressing food and nutrition concerns in the context of HIV.
13 August 2008
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Source: UNAIDS
Controlling TB requires public awareness
An assessment of national tuberculosis policies in select countries emphasises the need for more public engagement.
27 June 2007
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Source: Open Society Institute
News and Features
Mathematical model suggests new approach to AIDS
A radical new proposal for curbing HIV/AIDS has been met with concerns about its human rights implications.
Mbeki's HIV/AIDS policies 'caused 365,000 deaths'
The damage caused by the HIV/AIDS policies of former South African president Thabo Mbeki, has been quantified.
26 November 2008
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Source: International Herald Tribune
Information Services
Foodborne diseases: counting the bodies
A WHO initiative aims to quantify the global burden of foodborne disease, says Arie Havelaar
Rapid diagnostic tests: The way forward?
Rapid diagnostic tests may present a quick and easy-to-use solution for improved malaria diagnosis
