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'More action needed' on Papua New Guinea poverty

More steps need to be taken to tackle poverty in Papua New Guinea, an expert has urged.

28/07/2010

"Ballooning population" causing problems for Pakistan

A sharp rise in the population of Pakistan is putting huge strain on the country's resources, it has been warned.

27/07/2010

'Numerous approaches' needed to fight AIDS

There needs to be multiple approaches to the global fight against HIV and AIDS, it has been said.

26/07/2010

AIDS conference reveals new challenges in fight against illness

Global economic problems could see a sharp reduction in the amount of money given by nations to help in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

23/07/2010

"Decade of dithering" has left black youth stuck in poverty

A decade of no action has left another generation of black youths stuck in poverty, it has been claimed.

22/07/2010

South Africans urged to "fight abuse"

Speakers at an international summit in Johannesburg have urged people in South Africa to stand up against violence against women.

21/07/2010

Mozambique president calls for action on poverty

Mozambique's president Armando Guebuza has called on his people to continue with efforts aimed at lowering levels of poverty in some of the nation's poorest regions.

20/07/2010

'No sex' month considered in Kenya

Could a no sex month scheme help to lower the rate of AIDs and HIV in Kenya?

19/07/2010

Education 'key' to lowering Pakistan suicide rate

Education and help for those suffering from mental health issues are key to lowering the rate of suicides in Pakistan.

16/07/2010

Nepal suicide rate highlighted

The shocking rate of suicide in the Nepalese community of Ilam has been highlighted as the worst in the country.

15/07/2010


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