In the editorial section, Flavia Bustreo and Robin Gorna (286) call for papers that link millennium to sustainable development goals on women's, children's and adolescents' health. Lisa G Johnston et al. (287) discuss ways to obtain information on HIV status; a topic debated in a round table led by Rachel Baggaley et al. (353-358).
In the news section, Gary Humphreys (290-291) reports on a technology transfer collaboration between Argentina and the Netherlands. Fiona Fleck interviews Adetokunbo Lucas (292-293) about the five decades he has spent working in public health.
New Zealand
Legislating for better food
Stefanie Vandevijvere et al. (294-302) study implementation of healthy food policies.
South Africa
Correcting the number of deaths
Richard Matzopoulos et al. (303-313) collect data on deaths caused by injuries.
Comoros, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe
Measuring measles vaccinations
Reinhard Kaiser et al. (314-319) review vaccination coverage survey reports
Gambia
Getting to yes
Muhammed Olanrewaju Afolabi et al. (320-328) test a multimedia consent tool for research participants.
Japan
Correcting global estimates with national data
Michael Roerecke et al. (329-338) recalculate national estimates of alcohol-related oesophageal cancer.
Zimbabwe
Preventing maternal and neonatal deaths
Joanna F Crofts et al. (347-352) train hospital staff to confront obstetric emergencies.
Global
Building demand for vaccines
Mira Johri et al. (339-346) review strategies designed to increase demand for childhood vaccinations.
Reducing asbestos exposure
Oladele A Ogunseitan (359-360) documents missed opportunities to prevent asbestos-related diseases.
Publication Dates
- Publication in this collection
May 2015