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Mexico City: water torture on a grand and ludicrous scale | Cities | theguardian.com - 2 views

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A grossly inefficient sewage system makes the city's tap water filthy and consigns millions to disease, will it ever improve?

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ACOG strives to improve maternal health worldwide - ACOG - 1 views

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ACOG's Office of Global Women's Health has expanded its efforts greatly in the last few years, as it aims to improve maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide and develop and support critical ob-gyn training.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ACOG's Office of Global Women's Health has expanded its efforts greatly in the last few years, as it aims to improve maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide and develop and support critical ob-gyn training. </div>

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Haiti slum blooms into urban oasis | Rashmee Roshan Lall | Global development | theguar... - 1 views

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Jaden Tap Tap initiative helps foster sense of pride in Cité Soleil, where residents tend and cultivate their own green spaces

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he African Union Commission initiated the Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA) in recognition of the daunting challenge of reducing maternal mortality in most African countries by 75 per cent compared to figures for 1990, by 2015, as recommended in Millennium Development Goal 5. The campaign is supported by UNFPA, the WHO and UNICEF.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">he African Union Commission initiated the Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA) in recognition of the daunting challenge of reducing maternal mortality in most African countries by 75 per cent compared to figures for 1990, by 2015, as recommended in Millennium Development Goal 5. The campaign is supported by UNFPA, the WHO and UNICEF.</div>

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Global Health Research Initiative - Innovating for Maternal and Child Health - 1 views

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The Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa program seeks to improve maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) outcomes by strengthening health systems to become more equitable.

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Deogratias Niyizonkiza: it takes a village to build a hospital | Global Development Pro... - 1 views

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A survivor of the Burundi civil war and Rwanda's genocide has led a community to rebuild healthcare in his home country

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Poor nations' climate change budget puts health and education funds at risk | Global de... - 1 views

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Poor countries have had to divert large chunks of their budget to adapt to climate change and run the risk of crowding out spending on health and education, a new report suggests.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Poor countries have had to divert large chunks of their budget to adapt to climate change and run the risk of crowding out spending on health and education, a new report suggests.</div>

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Banks in the DRC: the community that saves together stays together | Global Development... - 1 views

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Informal banking groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo empower women, fund food and bridge ethnic boundaries

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Millennium development goal seven: Ensure environmental sustainability | Global develop... - 1 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 7

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Millennium development goal eight: Develop a global partnership for development | Globa... - 2 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 8

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Millennium development goal five: Improve maternal health | Global development | thegua... - 1 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 5

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Millennium development goal three: Promote gender equality and empower women | Global d... - 2 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 3

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Millennium development goal four: Reduce child mortality | Global development | theguar... - 1 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 4

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Millennium development goal two: Achieve universal primary education | Global developme... - 1 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 2

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Bolivia: On the way towards eliminating malaria | UNDP - 1 views

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The reduction in malaria in Bolivia is due in part to Malaria-Free Bolivia project geared towards reducing the mortality rate associated with the disease.

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Defeating malaria, one of Zambia's biggest killers | UNDP - 1 views

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The government of Zambia has embarked on a mass distribution of free insecticide-treated mosquito nets, to combat malaria and to benefit 8.2 million people across the country.

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Mexico City on the road to cleaner air - video | Global development | The Guardian - 1 views

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Thanks largely to vehicle emissions, Mexico City was once the world's most polluted urban centre. But over the past decade, a focus on sustainable alternative transport has persuaded a growing number of citizens to leave their cars at home.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks largely to vehicle emissions, Mexico City was once the world's most polluted urban centre. But over the past decade, a focus on sustainable alternative transport has persuaded a growing number of citizens to leave their cars at home. </div>

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Can Mexico City's roof gardens help the metropolis shrug off its smog? | Global develop... - 1 views

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Green roofs sprouting across Mexican capital not only purify the air but aid recovery of hospital patients, says environment chief. Note podcast: The global battle for clean air.

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Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition for Children 0-24 Months Old in the Philippines | ... - 1 views

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A 2008 national survey revealed that one in five Filipino children under the age of 5 was underweight and almost a third were stunted. The recent energy, food and financial crises have added to the challenge set by the government of reducing the prevalence of underweight to 17.25% by 2015. The Joint Programme supported these efforts, concentrating on improving exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in children 0-24 months.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A 2008 national survey revealed that one in five Filipino children under the age of 5 was underweight and almost a third were stunted. The recent energy, food and financial crises have added to the challenge set by the government of reducing the prevalence of underweight to 17.25% by 2015. The Joint Programme supported these efforts, concentrating on improving exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in children 0-24 months.</div>

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Measles and polio immunization campaign targets 20 million children in Bangladesh | Ban... - 1 views

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Two-week national polio and measles campaign in Bangladesh which targeted about 20 million children under five. In order to ensure widespread participation, community health promoters made loudspeaker announcements and door-to-door visits to families like Johura's in the week prior to the campaign. The messages advised families about the importance of immunization.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two-week national polio and measles campaign in Bangladesh which targeted about 20 million children under five. In order to ensure widespread participation, community health promoters made loudspeaker announcements and door-to-door visits to families like Johura's in the week prior to the campaign. The messages advised families about the importance of immunization.</div>

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Mexico City: water torture on a grand and ludicrous scale | Cities | theguardian.com - 2 views

ACOG strives to improve maternal health worldwide - ACOG - 1 views

Haiti slum blooms into urban oasis | Rashmee Roshan Lall | Global development | theguar... - 1 views

Africa - CARMMA - 1 views

Global Health Research Initiative - Innovating for Maternal and Child Health - 1 views

Deogratias Niyizonkiza: it takes a village to build a hospital | Global Development Pro... - 1 views

Poor nations' climate change budget puts health and education funds at risk | Global de... - 1 views

Banks in the DRC: the community that saves together stays together | Global Development... - 1 views

Millennium development goal seven: Ensure environmental sustainability | Global develop... - 1 views

Millennium development goal eight: Develop a global partnership for development | Globa... - 2 views

Millennium development goal five: Improve maternal health | Global development | thegua... - 1 views

Millennium development goal three: Promote gender equality and empower women | Global d... - 2 views

Millennium development goal four: Reduce child mortality | Global development | theguar... - 1 views

Millennium development goal two: Achieve universal primary education | Global developme... - 1 views

Bolivia: On the way towards eliminating malaria | UNDP - 1 views

Defeating malaria, one of Zambia's biggest killers | UNDP - 1 views

Mexico City on the road to cleaner air - video | Global development | The Guardian - 1 views

Can Mexico City's roof gardens help the metropolis shrug off its smog? | Global develop... - 1 views

Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition for Children 0-24 Months Old in the Philippines | ... - 1 views

Measles and polio immunization campaign targets 20 million children in Bangladesh | Ban... - 1 views

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