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Last updated on 04 March 2008

The stigmatisation of leprosy in India: impact on future approaches to elimination & control

This article presents a review of leprosy in India and highlights future challenges in control the disease. (Public Library of Science Medicine: 2008) More info >>

Current situation of leprosy colonies/leprosaria & their future in China

This article reviews the current situation of leprosy colonies and hospitals in China, based on a national study carried out in 2004. (Leprosy Review: 2007) More info >>

WHO: Hepatitis B fact sheet

Hepatitis B is one of the major diseases of mankind and is a serious global public health problem. (World Health Organization) More info >>

WHO: Hepatitis C fact sheet

The discovery and characterisation of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) led to the understanding of its primary role in post-transfusion hepatitis and its tendency to induce persistent infection. (World Health Organization) More info >>

Drug resistance

The World Health Organization has developed the first Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance. (World Health Organization) More info >>

Dengue haemorrhagic fever: diagnosis, treatment, prevention & control

The online book contains practical information about dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever with in-depth, proven and easy-to-follow recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment. (World Health Organization) More info >>

WHO: Dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever fact sheet

Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection which in recent years has become a major international public health concern. (World Health Organization) More info >>


 

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