Health system problems aggravate cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe 10 December 2008 -- A widespread cholera outbreak, an under-resourced and under-staffed health system, and inadequate access to safe drinking water and hygiene are threatening the wellbeing of thousands of Zimbabweans. Preventable injuries kill 2000 children every day 10 December 2008 -- More than 2000 children die every day as a result of unintentional or accidental injuries, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF. Experts set tolerable level for melamine intake 5 December 2008 -- International experts have set a tolerable level for daily intake of melamine, the chemical found recently in contaminated milk products. Global measles deaths drop by 74% 4 December 2008 -- Measles deaths worldwide fell by 74% between 2000 and 2007. The Eastern Mediterranean region has achieved the UN goal to reduce measles deaths by 90% by 2010, three years early. Essential medicines out of reach for most people 1 December 2008 -- An alarming lack of availability of essential medicines in the public sector drives patients to pay higher prices in the private sector or go without, according to a WHO study reported in today’s online edition of The Lancet. Universal voluntary testing, immediate treatment can reduce HIV cases 26 November 2008 -- Universal voluntary testing followed by immediate antiretroviral therapy treatment can reduce new HIV cases by 95% within 10 years, according to new findings based on a mathematical model developed by HIV specialists in WHO. The computer model raises substantial issues which will be the focus of a meeting next year.
