Monthly Archives: July 2009

In Favor of a Global Fund for Maternal Health

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

“And we won’t confront illnesses in isolation – we will invest in public health systems that promote wellness, and focus on the health of mothers and children.” These are words spoken by President Obama in his speech in Ghana on … Continue reading →

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Setting a High Bar for Prevention Programs in Developing Countries

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

The British Medical Journal published a thought-provoking systematic review of breast cancer screening programs which revealed that up to 50% of cases identified represent an “overdiagnosis” which was defined as the “detection of cancers that will not cause death or … Continue reading →

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Hope in eHealth

Posted on July 9, 2009 by

The term eHealth embodies great hope for those concerned about health care in the developing world. According to wikipedia eHealth is a relatively recent term for healthcare practice which is supported by electronic processes and communication. It includes services such … Continue reading →

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