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How much would it take to end health gaps?
Bridging the health gap between rich and poor nations is feasible in the next 22 years, but it will require the international community to refocus its assistance, and explore inexpensive but innovative interventions to curb emerging health issues, such as noncommunicable diseases.
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Baby steps to saving lives
Each year, one in 10 babies around the world will be born prematurely and over a million of those will die. But could measuring the size of a baby's feet help save lives?
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- Education, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Gates Foundation to Double Donation to Fight AIDS
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said he plans to nearly double his foundation’s contribution to the Geneva-based Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to as much as $500 million.
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How Africa’s researchers are solving Africa’s health problems
Researchers are pioneering treatments on the continent, for health challenges unique to the continent – but despite the successes African research institutions continue to lag behind
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Warning sign: The news on AIDS isn’t all good
On World AIDS Day, an important question: Is an AIDS-free generation within reach?
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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What It Takes To Cure Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Dr. Mel Spigelman, the president of TB Alliance, and answered five common questions about tuberculosis.
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What It Takes To Cure Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
We recently chatted with Dr. Mel Spigelman, the president of TB Alliance, and he answered five common questions about tuberculosis. We edited his responses for length and clarity.
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Baby steps to saving lives
Each year, one in 10 babies around the world will be born prematurely and over a million of those will die. But could measuring the size of a baby's feet help save lives?
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- Health Care
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