New hope for Tupiza

Article Abstract:

Health conditions in Tupiza, Bolivia have improved significantly since it was included in the WHO Initiative for Intensified Cooperation with Countries program in 1991. In 1994, the Bolivian government enacted the Popular Participation Law, which gives local authorities a bigger role in health promotion.

Public health, Bolivia

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WHO and industry working together

Article Abstract:

WHO and Marion Merrel Dow Inc developed eflornithine, a drug which effectively treats victims of African trypanosomiasis with few side effects. The drug has been used to treat more than 600 patients in West Africa, and rare side effects include diarrhea and nausea.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Surgical and medical instruments, Product development, Drug therapy, MKC, African trypanosomiasis, Hoechst Marion Roussel Inc.

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AIDS: a glance back, a look forward

Article Abstract:

Development of an AIDS vaccine is one of the priorities of WHO. Together with four other UN organizations and the World Bank, WHO will launch an international program on HIV/AIDS in Jan. 1996.

Care and treatment, AIDS (Disease)

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