Grand Challenges in Global Health is Accepting Applications Through November 2, 2010
Grand Challenges Explorations fosters innovation in global health research. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $100 million to encourage scientists worldwide to expand the pipeline of ideas to fight our greatest health challenges. The grant program is open to anyone from any discipline, from student to tenured professor, and from any organization – colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies. >>
Malawi Taking Steps to Create NPHI
A measles outbreak has sickened more than 70,000 people in Malawi where there is also widespread malaria and one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world. With IANPHI's help, Malawi is stepping up its efforts to systematically combat health threats. >>
South Africa Prepares for Influenza Season with New Healthcare Workers Handbook
The 2010 South African influenza season has begun. In recent weeks, the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) Viral Watch and SARI- surveillance programs have detected a number of cases of influenza A (H3N2), A (H1N1) and B. Regular updates describing influenza activity can be found on the NICD website. The updated 2010 Healthcare Workers Handbook provides detailed guidelines on the diagnosis and management of both seasonal and pandemic influenza.>>
CDC to Host IANPHI 2010 Annual Meeting
For more than 60 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has protected health and promoted quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. This year, CDC will host IANPHI's 2010 Annual Meeting, set for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the Emory Conference Center in Atlanta, USA.>>
Togo Committed to Improving Health Outcomes
Togo has seen dramatic declines in its economy and living standards since the early 1990s. Despite many challenges – minimal donor presence, poorly equipped labs, inadequate staff training, and limited finances – the leadership and staff of Togo’s l’Institut National d’Hygiène (INH) are committed to making positive changes in Togo’s capacity to address public health challenges and improve health outcomes in this West African country.>>
