Robinson: Focus on maternal health

Robinson: Focus on maternal health
Ex-Irish president Mary Robinson has urged African leaders to boost support for maternal health, during a visit to Sierra Leone where mortality rates are among the highest in the world.
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(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-29 15:52 Rising health costs squeeze national budgets -OECD

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-29 15:52 Rising health costs squeeze national budgets -OECD
By Kate Kelland, Health and Science Correspondent
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Govt to appoint 53500 male health workers at SHCs in high focus districts

Govt to appoint 53500 male health workers at SHCs in high focus districts
In a big boost to public health system, the government has approved hiring of more than 53500 male health workers for all the sub-health centres (SHC) in 235 high focus districts from the point of view of disease control.
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Health Ministry To Focus Research On Relevant Diseases In Asia

Health Ministry To Focus Research On Relevant Diseases In Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) — The Health Ministry will focus more on medical research on diseases which are relevant in the Asian region like dengue, tuberculosis, malaria and Influenza A (H1N1) this year, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said Wednesday.
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Temple Grandin – Focus on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

Lecture delivered by Temple Grandin, a noted expert and author on early intervention, educational strategies, visual thinking, social skills, medications and mentoring. Grandin presents around the world and is the author of several books including Emergence: Label Autistic, Thinking in Pictures, Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, co-authored with Sean Barron. In addition to several DVDs, [...]

Cools Apps a Focus in U.S. Community Health Data Initiative

Cools Apps a Focus in U.S. Community Health Data Initiative
Springing into action, the United States Health and Human Services (HHS) takes the wrap off of a recent effort to move public data out in the open. Today at 9 am ET the community event will take place at the National Academy of Sciences Building and [...]

Program to focus on women’s health issues

Program to focus on women’s health issues
SANDUSKY — Firelands Regional Medical Center will present “Treating Body & Mind” as part of their women’s health program series scheduled for 5:30 p.m. June 10 at the Sandusky Yacht Club, 529 E. Water Street.
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Health, tourism are canal walk focus

Health, tourism are canal walk focus
LOCKPORT — A new program that tries to tie walking for health and Erie Canal tourism kicks off here this week.
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Budget Announcements Applauded For Strong Funding Commitment And Focus On Health, Australia

Budget Announcements Applauded For Strong Funding Commitment And Focus On Health, Australia
The substantial financial commitment allocated to health in last night’s Budget is to be commended and sends a welcome message that the Federal Government is serious about investing in health reform in this country to ensure better health outcomes for all Australians, says the [...]

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-05-11 02:18 UPDATE 1-Samsung to spend $21 bln on health, green energy

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-05-11 02:18 UPDATE 1-Samsung to spend $21 bln on health, green energy
SEOUL, May 11 (Reuters) – South Korea’s biggest business conglomerate Samsung Group said on Tuesday it would invest 23.3 trillion won ($20.6 billion) by 2020 in new businesses including health care and green energy technology. Samsung picked solar cells, rechargeable cells [...]

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