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African Health Ministers Adopt Resolutions To Improve Health As WHO Regional Meeting Closes
At the conclusion of the 59th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, African health ministers agreed on four resolutions that aim to improve health on the continent, the Guardian reports. The regional committee adopted resolutions that deal with drug-resistance related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria; malaria elimination in Africa; and preparedness and response for the current swine flu pandemic. The fourth resolution deals with establishing high-quality institutions for disease surveillance, food and medicine regulation and other public health-related interventions, according to the Guardian.
Increase In Number Of Domestic H1N1 Cases Concerns China’s Minister Of Health
“China faces a grim situation in containing the H1N1 [swine] flu, as schools start up again and the number of domestic cases, as well as clusters of cases, rises, China’s Minister of Health said on Tuesday,” Reuters reports.
Campaign Seeks To Distribute 700M Bednets In Sub-Saharan Africa By 2015
Several organization led by the WHO have contributed $5 billion for a campaign aimed at distributing 700 million bednets to prevent malaria in sub-Saharan Africa by 2015, the East African reports.
Newspapers Across The Country Cover State Health Issues
Newspapers across the country report on health issues at the state level.
Obama Hopes To Reconquer High-Stakes Health Debate
President Obama is hoping to give a boost to congressional Democrats who are reconvening after a recess beleaguered by harsh criticism, plummeting public opinion, and divisions within the majority party.
Baucus Sends $900 Billion Health Care Proposal To ‘Gang Of Six’
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has sent his “gang of six” colleagues on the Senate Finance Committee a health overhaul proposal that would cost under $900 billion.
Senators Return To Full Agenda, Health Debate Front And Center
Health care tops the Senate agenda, and some advocates are pressing for passage of a bill under reconciliation.
House Democrats Split On Health Reform Options
After the August recess, House Democrats are facing an uncertain future on health legislation.
Advocates Express Concern Over Reform Proposal’s Changes To Low-Income Children’s Coverage
A new health reform proposal by the Senate Finance Committee could jeopardize insurance coverage of many low-income children now insured by the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, which expires in 2013, advocates say.
Today’s Opinions And Editorials
Today’s opinion pieces explore euthanasia, bipartisanship, a “Trigger” for the public option, and more.
Primers: What’s Really Going On With Health Reform?
As Congress returns from its August recess for what promises to be a dramatic health care finale, a few papers offer refreshers on what’s contained in the bills lawmakers and the president are preparing to debate, and how they will affect millions of citizens.
Republicans’ Changed Stance On Medicare Has Historical Roots
The GOP’s change of stance on Medicare raises questions about its motives.
Shalala, Cleveland Clinic’s Cosgrove Weigh In On Current Health Debate
Two health care industry players have views about to handle the current overhaul debate.
USA Today’s 24-Hour Emergency Room Visit
A team of USA Today reporters spent a full 24-hour day in the emergency room at University of Virginia Medical Center in late August. “The key elements of today’s debate on health care converge in the ER, from the cutting-edge quality of the U.S. system to the millions of uninsured people who show up for care,” they report.
Reform Measures Target Health Insurance Practices Such As Dropping Coverage
Health reform legislation seeks to eliminate practices used by insurance firms such as “rescissions,” which firms defend as fraud control.
New Data Fuels Disagreements Over Regional Medicare Spending
New data fuels some regional disputes on Medicare spending while some communities create better care and spend less than others.
First Edition: September 8, 2009
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Baucus Circulates $900 Billion Health Reform Plan To ‘Gang Of Six’
Sen. Max Baucus has sent fellow Finance Committee negotiators a plan that includes a new fee on insurance companies, calls for co-ops instead of a ‘public option’ and expands access to Medicaid.
Is Obama Ready To Drop The Public Option From Reform Legislation?
As the President prepares for his Wednesday address to Congress, he is reportedly ready to draw “lines in the sand” and news outlets disputed whether he’s willing to drop a public plan in any health overhaul legislation.
Baucus: ‘Committed To Getting Health Care Reform Done’ Soon
Sen. Max Baucus, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee is telling colleagues that he is ready to launch a health overhaul proposal.
