In the editorial section, Gyambo Sithey et al. (514) discuss Bhutan's continued use of gross national happiness as a measure of development.
In the news section, Andrei Shukshin reports on WHO's efforts to boost health worker capacities in Ukraine (517-518). Fiona Fleck interviews Pascal Michel on the use of space technologies for public health (519-520).
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico and Peru
Cell counts and viral loads
Pablo F Belaunzarán-Zamudio et al. document infrequent monitoring of patients receiving antiretrovirals. (529-539)
Cameroon
From policy to reality
Jacques DA Ndawinz et al. propose measuring time-to-treatment for HIV. (521-528)
Ghana
Hidden obstacles to mental health
Helen Jack et al. highlight the difficulties of providing mental health care. (587-588)
Japan
Campylobacter, Salmonella and E. coli
Yuko Kumagi et al. adjust national estimates of major foodborne diseases.(540-549)
South Sudan
Safe water for refugees
Syed Imran Ali et al. study water quality in refugee camps. (550-558)
Global
The true cost of health care
Anthony L Bui et al. review all available national health expenditure data. (566-576)
Surviving accidents and emergencies
Ziad Obermeyer et al. analyse the provision of emergency care in low-resource settings.(577-586)
Cash transfers for climate change
Frank Pega et al. describe cash transfers designed to mitigate the health effects of climate change. (559-565)
Publication Dates
- Publication in this collection
Aug 2015