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World Immunization Week rolls out in 180 countries
April 25, 2012 By
GENEVA, 23 April 2012 – For the first time, public health communities in all regions of the world are focussing at the same time on the importance of vaccination against deadly diseases. The World Health Organization’s World Immunization Week is … [Read more...]
INNOVATIVE IDEAS FLOURISH IN PILOT PROGRAM TO PROMOTE DEMAND FOR VACCINATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
April 25, 2012 By
To help close immunization gap, Canadian centre awards funding to support grass- root efforts in Pakistan, Uganda, Egypt, El Salvador, South Africa World Immunization Week: April 21−28 Toronto. Armed with creative ideas and modest Canadian … [Read more...]
TEST. TREAT. TRACK. – scaling up the fight against malaria
April 25, 2012 By
24 April 2012 | Geneva – On the eve of World Malaria Day 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) hails global progress in combating malaria but highlights the need to further reinforce the fight. WHO’s new initiative, T3: Test. Treat. Track, … [Read more...]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seeks Help Identifying Innovators in Vaccine Delivery
April 25, 2012 By
$250,000 award recognizes creative ideas for improving immunization in developing countries SEATTLE, April 24 - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting nominations for the second annual Gates Vaccine Innovation Award. The award aims to … [Read more...]
PARLIAMENTS SCALE UP EFFORTS TO SECURE THE HEALTH OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
April 6, 2012 By
Press Release KAMPALA, UGANDA, APRIL 5 – Leaders of nearly 120 national parliaments attending a major meeting here this week resolved to prioritize action and resources for improving the health of women and children. Delegates to the … [Read more...]
Barriers to hospital delivery in a rural setting in Coast Province, Kenya: community attitude and behaviours
April 6, 2012 By
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Women Deliver Regional Consultation will draw more than 150 leaders from 27 African countries to Kampala, Uganda, from 27-28 March
March 23, 2012 By
March 20, 2012 – Next week, policymakers and advocates will meet in Kampala, Uganda, to push for accelerated progress in improving maternal, sexual and reproductive health for girls and women. Convened by Partners in Population and Development … [Read more...]
Bloomberg announces $220 million for tobacco fight
March 23, 2012 By
The Union welcomes Bloomberg Philanthropies’ renewed commitment to global tobacco control 22 March 2012, Paris/Singapore – Philanthropist and New York City Mayor Michel R. Bloomberg announced today an additional commitment of US $220 million … [Read more...]
Media Fellowship Opportunity 2011
March 23, 2012 By
Application deadline: 12:00pm 13 April, 2011 Reporting on Tuberculosis (TB) research and related issues in Uganda Panos Eastern Africa with support from Wellcome Trust is implementing a project “Enhancing Community Engagement in Tuberculosis … [Read more...]