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Key Documents archive results 1-3 of 3 in Science & Innovation Policy and MDGs
This report summarises progress towards each of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in ten regions, based on data available as of June 2008. Each goal is reviewed, clearly identifying the different targets embedded in each and presenting data to show progress to date and gaps in...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: 2008 | EN
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) practically define health efforts in the 21st century, but they virtually ignore non-communicable diseases such as mental health, say these authors. This is despite evidence that mental health disorders are among the most important cause of sickness and...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: September 2007 | EN
In 2003, the Gates foundation infused new vigour into global health efforts by declaring that the 21st century's "grand challenges" included developing new vaccines and overcoming drug resistance. This new grand challenges initiative, launched by a collaboration of top global chronic disease...
KEY DOCUMENT | Publication date: November 2007 | EN