6, 7 and 8 th June 2004 Conference theme Challenging health inequalities – forging progressive partnerships for public health programme elected executive bodies Presentations Prof. HU. Deppe: Neoliberalism, health care and the European integration Prof. R. Labonte: Globalisation�s ills � from diagnosis to prescription Prof. D. Bradshaw: Inequalities in health in South Africa SM Dove:Continue reading “XIII IAHP 2004 Conference, Durban, South Africa”
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Polio eradication in India, by Debabar Banerji
GLOBAL PROGRAMME OF POLIO ERADICATION IN INDIA* April, 12, 2004 Debabar Banerji, Professor Emeritus, Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, Jawaharlal Nehru University, B-43 Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi 110017 *This study is commissioned by the West Bengal Voluntary Health Association. The usual disclaimers apply. SUMMARY Poliomyelitis forms a miniscule part of the load ofContinue reading “Polio eradication in India, by Debabar Banerji”
Saluco: Congreso de Obstetricia y Ginecologia
SALUCO Hoja Informativa Nº 3 Año 3. marzo 20 del 2004 Boletín de la Red Cubana de Género y Salud Colectiva Ateneo Juan César García, Sociedad Cubana de Salud Pública Capítulo Cubano de la Red de Género y Salud Colectiva de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Medicina Social (ALAMES) Coordinadora: Leticia Artiles Vicecoordinadoras: Ada Alfonso CeliaContinue reading “Saluco: Congreso de Obstetricia y Ginecologia”
Leading Scientists Accuse US Government of Distorting Science for Political Ends
Ergonomic experts boycott conference by David Cohn Published on Monday, January 26, 2004 by the Baltimore Sun For more than two decades, Barbara Silverstein has studied work-related injuries. Among her many subjects have been nurses, meatpackers, truckers, foundry workers, autoworkers, poultry processors and loggers. So was she happy when the federal government decided to sponsorContinue reading “Leading Scientists Accuse US Government of Distorting Science for Political Ends”
US government rejects WHO’s attempts to improve diet
Owen Dyer London The US government has rejected a link between junk food and obesity in a confidential letter to the director general of the World Health Organization, Dr Lee Jong-wook. The letter, from William Steiger, special assistant at the Department of Health and Human Services, has been leaked and is available on the internet.Continue reading “US government rejects WHO’s attempts to improve diet”
Scientists against the new EU rules comercialising clinical trials research
Scientists beg EU to repeal new rules for clinical trials Brussels Rory Watson Thousands of academics and scientists across Europe are appealing to the European Union to repeal new legislation that they fear could seriously damage the prospects of non-commercial, academically led, patient focused clinical research. Opponents of the new rules, which are due toContinue reading “Scientists against the new EU rules comercialising clinical trials research”
Saluco: Género y expresiones religiosas afrocubanas
Género y expresiones religiosas afrocubanas: Un tema de interés. Año 3 No. 1 Enero 2004. Boletín de la Red Cubana de Género y Salud Colectiva Ateneo Juan César García, Sociedad Cubana de Salud Pública Capítulo Cubano de la Red de Género y Salud Colectiva de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Medicina Social (ALAMES) Coordinadora: Leticia ArtilesContinue reading “Saluco: Género y expresiones religiosas afrocubanas”
Gender & Health network / Red Genero y Salud
Gender & Health / Genero y Salud is an ALAMES network with interesting activities seeking to build an international network of related activities. For active participation and information get in contact with Debora Tajer (Argentina) and Leticia Artiles (Cuba) Saluco, Junio 2002 Red Cubana de Genero y Salud Colectiva – Bolletin Especial Saluco 8, JulioContinue reading “Gender & Health network / Red Genero y Salud”
Que pasa en Venezuela?
La oposición lleva 2 semanas de paro con claro contenido insurreccional y golpista, con un solo objetivo: la salida del presidente Chávez. Como ustedes saben, a partir de 1999, con el triunfo de Chávez (con 56% de la votación) se abre un proceso de cambios en la política venezolana, que se inicia con la convocatoriaContinue reading “Que pasa en Venezuela?”
El Derecho a la Salud para todos en la Unión Europea. Declaración de Toledo
Los ciudadanos y ciudadanas de los países miembros de la Unión Europea disfrutan de unos niveles de salud y de bienestar social entre los más altos del mundo desarrollado, resultado de la acción política de los gobiernos, de la intervención del conjunto de los agentes sociales y del desarrollo de los sistemas sanitarios públicos. LaContinue reading “El Derecho a la Salud para todos en la Unión Europea. Declaración de Toledo”
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