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Chronic diseases: The global epidemic

The WHO’s first “Global Status Report” defines noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, cancer or diabetes as a “slow-motion catastrophe.” Newly industrialized and industrializing countries are the greatest victims of these ...

Haiti: Reconstruction after the Earthquake

Challenges for the health cooperation

250'000 human beings died due to the earthquake in Haiti in January 2010. One Million people are still homeless. Since autumn 2010 the Haitians are facing the cholera. In face of the still unclear political situation the reconstruction of the health system ...

Human Resources for Health: Global Shortage

Worldwide there is a shortage of health personnel. Especially developing countries are affected, where the health systems are already weak. The shortage is threatening the health of the poorest.

Gesundheit für die Ärmsten

Dem Recht auf Gesundheit zum Durchbruch verhelfen

Menschen in den Entwicklungsländern sind verschiedenen armutsbedingten Krankheiten ausgesetzt. Damit für sie das Recht auf Gesundheit verwirklicht werden kann, braucht es ein grosses Engagement der internationalen Gemeinschaft, aber auch der Schweiz.