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Leaders of five UN agencies in rare joint appeal urge international community to find a political solution to conflict.
Middle East Last Modified: 16 Apr 2013 11:54 GMT
Number of smokers continue to grow as tobacco industry aims to protect profits and keep people puffing.
Features Last Modified: 30 May 2012 15:42 GMT
To treat cancer in the developing world, different techniques are needed than are used in wealthier countries.
Opinion Last Modified: 10 Aug 2011 10:52 GMT
Two studies conducted in Africa show Aids drugs can reduce transmission rates among heterosexual couples.
Africa Last Modified: 14 Jul 2011 09:43 GMT
World body is set to launch investigation into source of the epidemic, which many Haitians blame on UN peacekeepers.
Americas Last Modified: 17 Dec 2010 20:41 GMT
Researchers say a vaginal gel could reduce chances of HIV transmission in women.
Africa Last Modified: 20 Jul 2010 16:28 GMT
The UN secretary-general says the virus is the number one killer in Africa.
Ban Ki-Moon, secretary-general of the United Nations
Focus Last Modified: 25 Jan 2010 15:53 GMT
UN health agency says developing nations vulnerable due to weak medical care systems.
Europe Last Modified: 12 Jun 2009 17:31 GMT
Japan reports 154 new cases as World Health Organisation warns of "calm before storm".
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 19 May 2009 04:32 GMT
Virus likely to continue rapid spread across globe, World Health Organisation warns.
Europe Last Modified: 19 May 2009 01:37 GMT
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