AIDS: mother to child

Article Abstract:

Research on the transmission of the AIDS virus from mother to child aims to establish biological proof on why not all children of HIV-positive mothers are infected. A specific treatment or vaccine to prevent such viral transmission may be chosen if related questions are answered.

Health aspects, Analysis, Children, AIDS patients, World health, AIDS (Disease), Mother and child, Mother-child relations, Children of AIDS patients

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Controlling epidemic diseases

Article Abstract:

Epidemic outbreaks in the 1990s have included cholera in South America, plague in India and yellow fever in Kenya and Liberia. In each epidemic the World Health Organization gained valuable information on managing epidemics and preventing future outbreaks.

Prevention, Public health, Communicable diseases

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The global cholera task force

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization organized a Global Task Force on Cholera Control following the 1991 outbreak in Peru. Local preparedness and a coordinated response by national or international relief groups are essential in controlling cholera epidemics.

Emergency medical services, Cholera

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