Improving the Environment and Health of Manaus
Friday, July 11th, 2008Synopsis in English: Researchers at the Amazonian branch of Brazil’s much respected health R&D institution, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (popularly known as “Fiocruz“), and the National School of Public Health (ENSP) overseen by Fiocruz, will study the major environmental and health problems of Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state (and some would say of the […]
Aiming to Eliminate Chagas by 2010
Monday, July 9th, 2007From the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): Global Partners Launch Renewed Battle Against Chagas The “Kissing Bug” Disease Strategy Set Out to Eliminate Disease A new effort to eliminate Chagas disease by 2010 has been launched at a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting of disease experts and partners. The strategy is designed to answer key […]