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Loading ...Improving Water and Sanitation Services in Greater Managua / Mejorando servicios de agua y saneamiento en el área metropolitana de Managua
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008From the World Bank: US$40 Million to Improve Water and Sanitation Services Project benefits low-income population in Managua The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved yesterday a US$20 million grant and a US$20 million credit to the Nicaraguan government. The funds will be used to increase access to reliable water and sanitation services for the […]
Diabetes: La OPS insta a luchar contra la obesidad y la malnutrición
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Synopsis in English: 14 November was World Diabetes Day. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) used the occasion to renew its call on the nations of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to step up the fight against obesity and malnutrition, with particular attention on infants and children. The key is a healthier diet (less […]
OPS prevé aumento de 150% en casos de diabetes en las Américas / Diabetes cases may increase 150% in the Americas
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008Synopsis in English: 14 November is World Diabetes Day, and the news coming out of the annual meeting of the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) top body suggests that every country in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) should observe it seriously and soberly. PAHO says that obesity and diabetes in the Americas is reaching […]