Events
WHO Releases 2008 World Health Statistics
May 2008 - New WHO statistics indicate that mortality from non-communicable diseases is significantly increasing worldwide, surpassing infectious disease mortality rates.
Food Security and Its Impact on International Development and HIV Reduction
Webcast: October 16, 2006featuringJordan Dey, World Food Programme; Suneetha Kadiyala, International Food Policy Research Institute; and William Noble, Food for Development Program, Africare
Delivering Solutions to Improve Maternal Health and Increase Access to Family Planning
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 800 women die daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Almost all of these deaths occur in developing countries, with higher rates for women living in rural areas and among poorer communities.
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Developing Countries, Part II
Webcast: March 12, 2008featuringWendy Graham, Immpact Principal Investigator; Dr. Julia Hussein, Immpact Senior Research Fellow; Cynthia Stanton, Immpact Researcher; Sophie Witter, Immpact Health Economist
Nanotechnology: Forging Ahead Responsibly
A new study shows Americans are excited about the prospects of nanotechnology, but concerned about its potential health and environmental effects.
Improving Health Care in Africa
NOVEMBER 2006--Discussion Deepens the Understanding of Challenges Facing Health Service Delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dialogue Interview with Mary Olive Smith
June 2008 - Mary Olive Smith discusses the burden of obstetric fistula and her documentary film, A Walk to Beautiful.