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Global Health

Killer Tuberculosis Epidemic Threatens The World: UN

McClatchy | Tim Johnson | Posted 05.02.2009 | World

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The world is on the cusp of an explosion of drug-resistant tuberculosis cases that could deluge hospitals and leave physicians fighting a nearly untre...

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Calling For US Leadership To Fight Global Health Crises

Jirair Ratevosian | Posted 05.02.2009 | World

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Jirair Ratevosian

The global economic crisis makes foreign assistance an even greater priority when you consider the impact it has on the health of the poor and most marginalized.

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A New Strategic Consensus on Foreign Assistance Must Begin with Global Health

Carol Peasley | Posted 04.13.2009 | World

Read More: Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Global Health, Tuberculosis, The Global Fund, Global Fund, World News
Carol Peasley

It is not enough -- and not appropriate -- for international NGOs to be directly providing services. We must simultaneously build local capacity, if not, none of the results will be sustainable.

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A Presidential Rx to Improve Health in the New Year

Susan Blumenthal, M.D. | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics

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Susan Blumenthal, M.D.

Our country faces significant health challenges including skyrocketing costs, declining funding for scientific research, and lack of innovation in the government's response to emerging threats.

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