NEW STUDIES
The impact of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic on attitudes of healthcare workers toward seasonal influenza vaccination 2010/11
Innovations in communication: the Internet and the psychology of vaccination decisions
CANADA
Edmonton Journal April 28, 2011
A young Ottawa scientist has found a way to make viruses multiply 1,000 times faster than normal -a potential boost for making vaccines and for treating some cancers.
CMAJ April 28, 2011
The aspirations of political parties are of no concern to deadly viruses and foodborne pathogens. A public health crisis can arise at any time, including during election campaigns, regardless of how much damage it may do to a government’s chances of remaining in power.
National Post April 27, 2011
When Cystic Fibrosis Canada launches its annual meeting Thursday, notably absent will be the people most acutely interested in the proceedings: patients who actually suffer from the lethal disease.
Montreal Gazette April 27, 2011
Health Canada's decision to approve the Gardasil vaccine for women up to the age of 45 has renewed the debate about the purported benefits of the shots and whether they might even be necessary.
INTERNATIONAL
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation April 28, 2011
"One bold idea is all it takes to catalyze new approaches to global health and development," said Dr. Tachi Yamada, president of Global Health at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "Despite the progress in global health and development, we vitally need creative ideas to discover and deliver life-saving vaccines, eradicate the next disease or slow the spread of preventable diseases," he continued.
Science Speaks blog 27 Apr 2011
First, the good news. HIV prevalence around the world is starting to stablize, with overall growth in numbers of new infections slowing in most areas. But not all populations are experiencing this trend.
UPI.com April 27, 2011
U.S. researchers say they have developed a quick, simple method of identifying infectious bacteria by one of their telltale characteristics -- they stink.
EmpowHer – April 28, 2011
There still remains confusion when it comes to patients, male or female, being able to obtain the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine.
The International News (Pakistan) April 27, 2011
The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) to enhance strategic coordination and collaboration on gender and HIV and AIDS.
Rwanda: First Lady to Launch Anti-Cervical Cancer Campaign
The New Times (Rwanda) April 26, 2011
Rwanda becomes the first African state to use the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) Vaccination for girls and screening for women…Addressing the press yesterday, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho referred to the comprehensive programme as a 'revolution,' considering that only developed countries have previously undertaken the programme
The New Times (Rwanda) April 26, 2011
Rwanda becomes the first African state to use the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) Vaccination for girls and screening for women…Addressing the press yesterday, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho referred to the comprehensive programme as a 'revolution,' considering that only developed countries have previously undertaken the programme
