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Notes for the media 2008

  • Ministerial forum on research for health begins Monday
    14 November 2008
  • New study presents state of the world's health
    27 October 2008
  • Public hearing on ways of reducing harmful use of alcohol
    2 October 2008
  • Health response launched for the displaced in Pakistan
    9 September 2008
  • Targeted action on HIV and tuberculosis needed to reach drug users
    4 August 2008
  • WHO, IAEA conduct nuclear emergency exercise
    11 July 2008
  • Call for action to reduce TB deaths among HIV-positive people
    9 June 2008
  • Experts review influenza pandemic preparedness guidance
    7 May 2008
  • Displaced Kenyans lack critical health care
    1 February 2008
  • New task force launched to address health workforce financing
    31 January 2008
  • Dr Mirta Roses Periago reappointed Regional Director for the Americas
    24 January 2008

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