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Accelerating progress on child survival since 2000, UN says
13 September 2012 -
'Strategic use' of HIV medicines could help end transmission of virus
18 July 2012 -
UN food safety body sets limits on veterinary growth promoting drug
6 July 2012 -
UN strengthens regulations on melamine, seafood, melons, dried figs and labelling
4 July 2012 -
More voluntary blood donations essential
14 June 2012 -
WHO: stop tobacco industry interference
30 May 2012 -
65th World Health Assembly closes with new global health measures
26 May 2012 -
Dr Margaret Chan appointed to a second term as Director-General
23 May 2012 -
New data highlight increases in hypertension, diabetes incidence
16 May 2012 -
15 Million babies born too soon
2 May 2012 -
World Malaria Day 2012
24 April 2012 -
Global partners launch new plan to control and eliminate measles and rubella
24 April 2012 -
Dementia cases set to triple by 2050 but still largely ignored
11 April 2012 -
World Health Day 2012 - Good health adds life to years
3 April 2012 -
Chan to world: stand with Australia
22 March 2012 -
Childhood tuberculosis neglected, despite available remedies
21 March 2012 -
Millennium Development Goal drinking water target met
6 March 2012 -
Public health, influenza experts agree H5N1 research critical, but extend delay
17 February 2012 -
Dr Margaret Chan nominated for a second term to be WHO Director-General
18 January 2012 -
India records one year without polio cases
12 January 2012
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