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West Indies doctor appointed new director for WHO Americas Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, currently holding its 132nd session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Carissa Etienne as the new Regional Director for WHO's Americas Region (WHO/AMRO), following her nomination by the Regional Committee for the Americas in September 2012. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesCongratulations on your appointment, Dr Carissa Etienne!
Jan 23rd, 2013 - 01:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Since you've stated that you believe that good health is rooted in equity, universality, solidarity and inclusiveness, as well as as promoting Universal Health Coverage, grateful you provide a ranking of which communities in WHO Americas region as to their success in meeting that vision you have?
In the list, include the Americas-located OCTs of EU countries, such as French Guiana, Netherlands Antilles - and the Falkland Islands.
Yes, all-inclusiveness is a good thing;
Jan 23rd, 2013 - 07:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0diseases and vectors don't normally turn back at borders.
Integrated dengue control would be really useful - too many of my friends have had a first bout.
Big costs though - involving many, many teams of vector-erradicators across the two Continents.
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Jan 23rd, 2013 - 08:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Integrated dengue control would be really useful - too many of my friends have had a first bout.”
Absolutely agree.
One of my Australian friends has had it twice now and he and his family has had to leave and come to the UK. He was warned in no uncertain manner that a third bout may well prove fatal.
It is not good however relying on the likes of Argentina to take their responsibilities seriously in this matter: that has been proven on the NW border of Uruguay.
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