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<description><![CDATA[2 November 2009 -- Up to 5.3 million children can be saved from dying of pneumonia by implementing recommendations set out in the joint WHO/UNICEF Global action plan for the prevention and control of pneumonia. "This action plan provides the strategy to prevent and control pneumonia, which today kills more children than any other illness," said Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[30 September 2009 -- A new report shows increases in the numbers of HIV-positive people receiving antiretroviral therapy in low and middle income countries, expanded  HIV testing and counselling services , and improved access to services to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child. However more  than five million people in need still do not receive antiretroviral  treatment. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[24 September 2009 -- Four months ago, WHO declared the first influenza pandemic in 40 years. This H1N1 pandemic is spreading far and wide – and moving fast. This joint statement by the UN Secretary-General and the WHO Director-General identifies the most urgent actions neede]]></description>
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