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UN framework to give 15 million people access to HIV antiretroviral treatment

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Peer educator discusses HIV/AIDS prevention and other STDs in Barangay Don Carlos, a poor neighbourhood in Pasay City, Philippines.

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New Service Delivery Data Show that Raising the Quality of Education and Health Services is Critical for Kenya to Build on Recent Gains

While Kenya has made tremendous progress recently by reducing child mortality and getting more children into school, new data published suggest that raising the quality of public education and health services is essential to build on these gains.

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Teens Say U.S. Recession Was a Blow to Their Health

Perceptions of physical, mental well-being worsened during the economic downturn, survey found.

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Analysis: Southeast Asia slowly accepting harm reduction

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The region is home to hundreds of thousands of IDUs.

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Type 1 Diabetes Hope: Animal-to-Human Cell Transplants

Researchers working with rodents say they're one step closer.

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Turn Down the Danger of Hearing Loss

Expert gives advice on avoiding earbuds, lots of loud noises.

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World Bank Group, UNFPA Simplify Procurement of Reproductive Health Supplies

Interagency cooperation will accelerate global progress on women’s health

The World Bank Group (WBG) has released a new standard agreement form that will make it easier for World Bank Group borrowers to procure reproductive health supplies through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

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Red Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood Donations

Start of summer meant big dip in donor activity in June, group says.

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5 Things Kids Should Tell Their Asthma Doctor

Experts list key topics to discuss for optimum care.

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Public Health Committee MEPs toughen up plans to deter young people from smoking

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