by Beth | Nov 26, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Infectious Diseases Institute, a new medical facility providing state of the art training and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases opened its doors on the grounds of the Makerere University, East Africa. The Institute, one of the largest centers of... 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...
