Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) is a technical collaboration of existing institutions and networks who pool human and technical resources for the rapid identification, confirmation and response to outbreaks of international importance. The Network provides an operational framework to link this expertise and skill to keep the [...]
pidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response
WHO Programme on Disease Control in Humanitarian Emergencies (DCE)
Epidemics and pandemics can place sudden and intense demands on health systems. They expose existing weaknesses in these systems and, in addition to their morbidity and mortality, can disrupt economic activity and development.
The world requires a global system that can rapidly identify [...]
Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response (EPR)
Country activities | Outbreak news | Resources | [...]
Asian states feel rice pinch
Asian countries have been struggling to cope as the cost of rice has reached record levels.
The price of the staple crop has risen by as much as 70% during the last year, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Shortages have begun to hit some importing countries.
Factors contributing to the [...]
You are only one inch, one step, one idea, from turning onto the boulevard of beauty in your own life.
— Somerset Maughan
How would it feel to be really on-track?
What does your soul have in mind for you?
Are you expressing your unique gifts and talents?
Do you dare to plunge [...]
A PIVOTAL MONTH OF CHANGE
I really believe April this year is a pivotal month of change for many on Earth.
As the Wave of Love vibrations are increasing, so many people around the world are connecting together consciously to ‘Be the Change’ that is so needed. More and more people are waking up to realise that [...]
Dear Reader,
This month’s cover poster is devoted to the importance of skilled birth attendants and improving child and maternal mortality. Seven items are devoted to this subject:
In two editorials, Cynthia Stanton examines who should assist women in childbirth, what midwives should be permitted to do and where births [...]
A long-term national health strategy
The Australian Government is committed to improving the overall health of our nation through improved preventative primary health, increased access to general practitioners and new dental care services. Investing in prevention can reduce the estimated 550,000 chronic or preventable admissions to hospital each year. The Australian Government is also committed to [...]
Hi,
Just a reminder that ALL Australians have been invited to contribute their ideas to the Australian government 2020 Summit www.australia2020.gov.au
Of relevance to natural therapists, ideas are being sought for a long-term national health strategy, including strategies on how to invest to prevent chronic and acute health problems, and how to plan for the [...]
PRESS RELEASE I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to world leaders and the international community for their concern over the recent sad turn of events in Tibet and for their attempts to persuade the Chinese authorities to exercise restraint in dealing with the demonstrations. Since the Chinese [...]
