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Gains in tuberculosis control at risk due to 3 million missed patients and drug resistance
23 October 2013 -- Tuberculosis (TB) treatment has saved the lives of more than 22 million people, according to the WHO Global tuberculosis report 2013 published today. The report also reveals that the number of people ill with TB fell in 2012 to 8.6 million, with global TB deaths also decreasing to 1.3 million. -
Stop lead poisoning in children
18 October 2013 -- Lead poisoning has devastating health consequences, in particular for children, with childhood lead exposure estimated to contribute to 600 000 new cases of children with intellectual disabilities every year. On the occasion of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, WHO urges countries to address lead paint as a first step. -
WHO calls for the phase out of mercury fever thermometers and blood pressure measuring devices by 2020
11 October 2013 -- WHO and Health Care without Harm have joined forces to launch a new initiative to get mercury removed from all medical measuring devices by 2020.
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International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action
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World Hepatitis Day
28 July 2013
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WHO Director-General addresses the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific
21 October 2013 -
Opening remarks at Budapest Water Summit
9 October 2013
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