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WHO to issue guidance on hormonal contraceptives and HIV
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT
3 February 2012 -- Current WHO guidelines call on health service providers to remind patients, that neither hormonal contraceptives nor intrauterine devices known as IUDs offer protection against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections. Protection against both unwanted pregnancy and STIs including HIV is called "dual protection" and condoms are the mainstay of dual protection.
Dr Margaret Chan nominated for a second term to be WHO Director-General
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT
18 January 2012 -- Dr Margaret Chan was nominated today by the WHOs Executive Board for a second term as Director-General of the Organization. If confirmed by the World Health Assembly, Dr Chan's new term will begin on 1 July 2012 and continue until 30 June 2017.
Executive Board appoints the Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
17 January 2012 -- Dr Ala Alwan will take up his appointment as the Regional Director of WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO/EMRO) for a five-year term starting on 1 February 2012.
Christchurch struck by 6.3 earth quake!
February 22, 12:51 pm 2011
At approximately 12:51 pm NZST, Christchurch was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake, centred around the Lyttelton (Port of Christchurch) at a depth of around 5Km. There have been confirmed reports of multiple fatalities, so far the CBD being hit the worst, with reports of fatalities in Riccaton and other areas. Aftershocks are continuing and are expected to continue.
Our thoughts and wishes go to the people of Christchurch, NZ.
The Travel Doctor – Christchurch
Ken Edmonds
Director
Thursday, 10 February, 2011
Zanzibar and Yellow Fever vaccination
Some alarm, particularly in Europe, has been caused by an announcement from health authorities in Zanzibar that all travellers arriving on the island... More...
Tuesday, 1 February, 2011
Cholera following Dominican Banquet – small world
Venezuelans returning from a lavish wedding celebration in an exclusive Dominican resort have gone down with cholera-like symptoms sparking a minor panic in Caracas. More...
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