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War and health

A summary of Dr Sue Wareham’s presentation to the roundtable The impact of armed conflict often gets overlooked in considering ways in which health can be improved, not only in developing countries but also in developed countries.  War affects health directly and indirectly.  For example:

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Friends of the United Nations founds Australian chapter

Friends of the United Nations (International) today announces the official launch of its Australian Chapter: Friends of the United Nations (Australia). Friends of the United Nations is a non-governmental organization affiliated with the UN and accredited to the United Nations Department of Public Information. Friends of the United Nations Limited is incorporated in Australia as [...]

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Australia to host United Nations Conference on global health

Australia will host a major annual United Nations Conference on global health issues. The 63rd UN Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organisation Conference will be held in Melbourne from 30 August to 1 September 2010.

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