World Tuberculosis(TB) Day is observed every year, on March 24th – the day in 1882 when Robert Koch discovered the bacteria that causes TB. Despite much effort to control the disease, it is estimated that one third of the world’s population is infected with TB, and in 1993 the World Health Organization declared tuberculosis a global… Read more »
Addiction Science & Clinical Practice has launched today with BioMed Central. Previously published by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the journal has joined BioMed Central’s portfolio of open access titles. When asked why the world needs another journal, and why BioMed Central, Dr. Saitz co-Editor-in-Chief said, "The quality of healthcare people get for… Read more »
WHO has created a national self-assessment tool for Member States to monitor the progress of the Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel. The Code establishes voluntary principles and practices for the ethical international recruitment of health personnel and the strengthening of health systems”. Find out additional information and download the survey… Read more »