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Silicosis is a continuing threat to Indian workers |
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Thursday, 26 April 2012 07:18 |
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Working in a safe, secure environment isn't a given in many places across India. For example, poor conditions in India's mines mean workers are regularly exposed to silica dust leading to silicosis, a chronic disease of the lungs. Unfortunately, for many poor migrant workers, it's a risk they are willing to take.
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Building capacity to protect the public from tobacco exposure |
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Wednesday, 21 March 2012 11:38 |
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Awareness to Action through Multi-Channel Advocacy for Effective Tobacco Control in India: Capacity Building in Five Indian States.
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Wednesday, 21 March 2012 10:17 |
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The Union South-East Asia Office (USEA) was pleasantly surprised when a delegation of several French parliamentarians and civil society representatives decided to stop by its New Delhi office on 8 February to learn more about USEA and its TB control activities, particularly Project Axshya.
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43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health |
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Monday, 19 March 2012 11:59 |
43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health
Date: 13 - 17 November 2012
Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Theme: Driving sustainability through mutual responsibility
Programme (PDF 2.4 MB)
Description:
The theme of the 43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health reflects the need for innovative finance and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure a sustainable health response. It emphasises the mutual responsibility of donors, government, civil society organisations and affected communities, policy-makers, researchers, and implementers for achieving common goals.
The Venue:
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
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Website: http://www.klccconventioncentre.com
Website: www.worldlunghealth.org
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Tobacco control one individual at a time |
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Friday, 16 March 2012 11:06 |
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Dr. Mira Aghi, this year’s recipient of the Luther L Terry Award for Outstanding Community Service, discusses her passion for tobacco control at the grassroots level and how gaining in-depth understanding of rural people can lead to better control efforts.
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