HUMNEWS HEADLINES - April 7, 2010 - WORLD HEALTH DAY
Today, on the 60th anniversary of World Health Day, countries and territories around the globe focus on good health for all; while the World Health Organization celebrates its founding in 1948 by launching its `1000 cities, 1000 lives’ campaign. What follows are worldwide headlines from Afghanistan to the United States:
World Health Organization Campaign: 1000 cities, 1000 lives (MAP)
World Health Day Being Observed in Nepal with a New Theme
On World Health Day, UN Secretary General Ban spotlights health burdens on urban populations
UN’s ‘1000 cities, 1000 lives’ campaign for World Health Day 2010 begins today
World Health Day: Childhood Obesity Is More Serious Than Thought
8.8 million Children die as world spends billions on pet food (COLUMN)
'Five-a-day' food rule has limited impact on cancer risk says new study
Afghanistan: One day celebration, one year campaign
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi to Host World Health Day Activity
Angola: Health minister inaugurates new health center in Dondo
Angola: Malaria remains main cause of death in spots
Australia: On World Health Day, where do the children play? (OPINION)
Bahamas: April to be recognized as World Health Month
Bahrain: Mall walking mania will get kingdom fit
Bangladesh: Messages from the President, PM on World Health Day
Barbados: Sustaining health in development
Bermuda to observe Public Health Week
Botswana, World Health Day observances
British Virgin Islands: Ministry seeks strong participation in walk for World Health Day
Brunei Darussalam: 3 Ministries Come Together To Mark World Health Day
Bulgaria: premier nominates new health minister, amid protests
Canada: Donating a day for a healthier Africa
Cayman Islands: Minister encourages Cayman to get active for health
Hungary among Most Unhealthy Nations, WHO Official says
India, a study in health contrasts
India: Bangalore, Pledge you will drink more Water on World Health Day
India: Mumbai, sex is great for health and can even beat going to the gym
India: New Delhi, Delhiites take a 'health walk' to mark World Health Organisation
India: Bollywood celebrities share their fitness tips
Indonesia: Put your city on the health map, WHO says
Ireland: My baby girl would be dead if we lived in the developing world (OPINION)
Kenya: In Kibera slums health one of the biggest headaches for dwellers
Malta: SOS Malta calls for adolescent health to become a priority
Mexico: life expectancy increase by an average of 14.8 years
Pakistan: Work on 73 health projects in progress, minister
Philippines: Catholic group backs Department of Health on condom use
Poland: Health workers protest
Saudi Arabia: `Stop TB group’ to take part in World Health Day in Saudi Arabia
Serbia: Urbanisation may have negative impact on health
Sierra Leone: World Health Day march in Freetown (PHOTOS)
Solomon Islands: Public aerobic event to mark World Health Day
South Africa: Celebrate World Health Day by knowing your rights
South Africa: Capetown the unhealthiest city in SA
Swaziland: Star-studded line up at Healthy Mass Campaign
Uganda: School Children's Health Threatened (OPINION)
United Arab Emirates: Fast food culture and unhealthy habits are targets on health day
United States: San Mateo, California - County goes car free for World Health Day
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