by Beth | Nov 15, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
New York Times: A Chinese herbal drug that is strikingly effective against malaria is in critically short supply because of rising demand, public health officials and pharmaceutical executives say. As a result, prices for the drug, artemisinin, have quadrupled, and... by Beth | Nov 10, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The history of humanity is a history of immigration. During the last few years, in this globalized world, migration has become a phenomenon of great magnitude that challenges the international community, the local society and, in a special way, those who call... by Beth | Nov 10, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning that some countries are likely to face a shortage of malaria drugs because of a sharp increase in demand.By Ania Lichtarowicz BBC health correspondent The medicines – derived from a Chinese herb – are used to... by Beth | Nov 9, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
WASHINGTON (AP) – St. Louis-based Express Scripts Inc., facing scrutiny of its generic drug prices, is offering discounts on dozens of generic medicines to low-income Americans. The program includes prescription drugs for arthritis, asthma, cancer, high... by Beth | Nov 1, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Hunger is a Moral Issue, Declares NCC ‘Hunger No More’ Special, Now Airing on ABC-TV AffiliatesA new TV documentary presented by the National Council of Churches takes an unflinching look at the persistent problem of hunger in the 21st century . . . and... by Beth | Oct 25, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
VATICAN CITY, OCT 20, 2004 (VIS) – Archbishop Celestino Migliore, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, spoke yesterday in the plenary session of the 59th General Assembly dedicated to the analysis of the progress and the international...