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25 February 2006

Diary
The lone psychiatrist


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Heroes for health: South-east Asia

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WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: why is it important?

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An official takes dead chickens to be burned in Hotoro village, Nigeria
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An official takes dead chickens to be burned in Hotoro village, Nigeria
WHO supports H5N1 response in Nigeria
23 February 2006 -- Nigerian authorities have confirmed that the outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza at a poultry farm in Kaduna State has now spread to commercial farms in neighbouring states. Although no human cases have been detected to date, WHO is monitoring the situation closely in collaboration with Nigerian officials.
Situation in Nigeria | Avian influenza: full coverage

Avian influenza: full coverage on WHO site
24 February 2006 -- WHO's updated avian influenza web section brings together all information related to H5N1 avian influenza – including the latest maps showing the spread of the virus, situation updates, technical guidelines and information for the general public.
Avian influenza: full coverage

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Polio immunization
Immunization, vaccines and biologicals
Blind children
Prevention of blindness

NEWS RELEASES

15 February 2006
Counterfeit medicines: the silent epidemic
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6 February 2006
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics and WHO collaborate to improve diagnosis of sleeping sickness with a Gates Foundation grant
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EVENTS

22-24 March 2006
Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) Consultation on Social Determinants of Health
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2-5 April 2006
8th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
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7 April 2006
World Health Day 2006: "Working together for health"
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FEATURES

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Heroes for health: Africa

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How healthy is your world?

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Great expectations: nine months

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SPOTLIGHT

World Health Day 2006
The slogan for World Health Day 2006 is: Working together for health.

The world health report 2006
Working for health: a major upcoming report on the health workforce

Millennium Development Goals
Health and the Millennium Development Goals

Avian influenza
Situation updates, guidelines, facts, and frequently asked questions



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Situation in India – update
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South Asia earthquake
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