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August 2006 edition

A Tribute Remembering Dr. Lee LEE Jong-wook, the late director-general of the World Health Organization, left a legacy of compassion and action in global public health. Read the whole article: Remembering Dr. Lee			Click here for a PDF version, suitable for printing
Quoted at Length As head of PAHO's largest program area, Family and Community Health, Gina Tambini works to promote health as a human right and to reduce inequities.	World Health Assembly World health leaders called for new action on HIV/AIDS treatment, essential medicines, polio eradication, and other priority areas of international public health..	Health Workers Honored World Health Day 2006 highlighted the critical role of members of the health workforce and the urgent need to strengthen their contributions to health services.	OTHER HIGHLIGHTS A salute to blood volunteers Fighting chronic diseases Dealing with disasters Newsbriefs
In this issue: Blood Donor Day Salutes Volunteers PAHO Assists U.N. Panflu Efforts WHA Sets New Priorities for Global Health Countries Call for Early Compliance with Health Regulations New Offensive against Chronic Diseases Experts Urge Action Now for Healthier Lifestyles New Child Growth Standards People: Our Most Precious Health Resource Unsung Health Heroes at Home Everyday Heroes:Working for Everyone's Health, Every Day		PAHO Helps Suriname with Flood Recovery Regional Rapid-Response Team Formed New Books on Disasters Patients Pledge to Fight Medical Error Disabilities: What Everyone Should Know Honoring a Career Dedicated to Public Health Caribbean Media Overlook Health Stories Cervical Cancer Screening Test Studied in Peru Tobacco: "Deadly in Any Disguise" PAHO Awards for Tobacco Control PAHO Staff Members Honored Newsbriefs
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