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World malaria report 2013 shows major progress in fight against malaria, calls for sustained financing
11 December 2013 -- Global efforts to control and eliminate malaria have saved an estimated 3.3 million lives since 2000, reducing malaria mortality rates by 45% globally and by 49% in Africa, according to the "World malaria report 2013" published by WHO. -
Mental health information at your fingertips – WHO launches the MiNDbank
10 December 2013 -- MiNDbank, a new WHO database goes online today, presenting a wealth of information about mental health, substance abuse, disability, human rights and the different policies, strategies, laws and service standards being implemented in different countries. It also contains key international documents and information. -
Over 23 million children to be vaccinated in mass polio immunization campaign across Middle East
9 December 2013 -- The largest-ever immunization response in the Middle East is under way this week, aiming to vaccinate more than 23 million children against polio in Syria and neighbouring countries over the coming weeks.
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