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All items tagged AIDSOpen Think Tank ArticlesJuly 6, 2011 | Neglected Diseases: Open Innovation Offers a Way ForwardSam Vanderslott: Despite disinterest of pharmaceutical companies, and thus of the developed world, neglected diseases, widespread infections in the developing regions, should be considered a transatlantic security issue. While not a traditional security issue, health is now accepted in a broadened understanding of security, on an individual rather than state-centred basis. ... MoreMay 4, 2009 | The Global Disease Challenge: Vote HereEditorial Team: As Swine Flu captures the headlines, it emphasizes the threat posed by global diseases, and the concerted policy action they require. We are inviting you to vote for what you consider the most pressing disease. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesMarch 20, 2009 | The Pope Causes Controversy with Latest CommentsHalf of the world has condemned the Pope’s words on his African trip stating that condoms not only fail to resolve the AIDS problem but aggravate it. ++ This goes beyond the classical position of the church. ++ By proclaiming that condoms increase the AIDS problem the Pope is sabotaging the efforts of several professionals and volunteers to remedy the calamity towards sexual education and ... MoreOctober 7, 2008 | Russia is DyingWe are too easily impressed by the Russian bear. ++ “Moscow remains bent on ignoring the devastating truth: The nation is not just sick but dying.” ++ The population is declining, the economy is totally dependent on oil revenues, and the public health crisis “verges on the catastrophic.” ++ AIDS, tuberculosis, alcoholism, heart disease, and smoking are killing Russians at an alarming rate. ++ ... MoreAugust 5, 2008 | Chance for a New Momentum in the War Against AIDSBy denigrating the effectiveness of condoms and demonising sex workers, Bush administration inflicted deadly damage to the fight with AIDS both in the US and abroad. ++ Consequently, global policy-making on HIV prevention regresses just when it’s most needed. ++ Until now, UN has failed to challenge American influence. ++ 17th International Aids Conference which takes place in Mexico City this ... MoreMarch 7, 2008 | The Ravages of World Bank Aid in KenyaWorld Bank lending to Kenya has more than doubled since 2005, yet ever more funds seem to be diverted from the activities’ objectives. ++ The Bank and its country director in Nairobi are contributing to a culture of corruption of which American taxpayers are bearing the heaviest burden. ++ If power sharing offers a solution to the political crisis, one can hope it will also lead to greater ... MoreFebruary 4, 2008 | Bush's Success in the Fight Against AIDSPresident Bush’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has never been given the credit or attention which its success merits, contends Joe Loconte of Pepperdine University. The PEPFAR program has thus far been responsible for providing medication to 1.4 million AIDS patients primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean and Bush announced in his final State of the Union address that he ... MoreCommentsMarch 20, 2009 | Such issues usually does bring a smile upon... |
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