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World Health Report calls for return to primary health care approach
14 October 2008 -- There are striking inequities within and between countries in health outcomes, in access to care, and in what people have to pay for care, says the World Health Report 2008 launched today. To steer health systems towards better performance and greater equity, the report calls for a revival of the primary health care approach launched 30 years ago.
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:: Primary health in action: examples from countries


The Human Resource Crisis in the Health Sector is a Gigantic Challenge says Dr Sambo
Brazzaville, 13 October 2008 -- The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis G. Sambo, has said in Luanda that the human resource crisis in the health sector is a gigantic challenge. He therefore urged policy makers and all stakeholders to devote special attention to addressing the problem.

Dr Sambo noted that “the challenges are enormous, requiring strong partnerships between various sectors, united action to improve health systems performance and increased promotion of the socioeconomic status of women”. read more
WHO Regional Director for Africa Receives Award in Luanda from the Order of Angolan Doctors

Brazzaville, 11 October 2008 -- The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Gomes Sambo, received an award in Luanda on Friday from the Order of Angolan Doctors for his work for the health and the well-being of the people of the African Continent.

Prior to receiving the award from the Order of Angolan Medical Doctors, Dr Sambo delivered an address on health-related Millennium Development Goals: plans and the way forward in Africa, with emphasis on maternal and child health, tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS. read more

WHO Africa Regional Director Concludes Official Visit to South Africa

Brazzaville, 10 October 2008 -- The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Gomes Sambo, has concluded an official visit to the Republic of South Africa at the invitation of the South African Government.

The visit took place from Monday 6th - 8th October 08. read more

 
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Regional Consultation on Haemorrhage During Pregnancy, Childbirth and Post Partum
13–14 October 2008
Luanda, Angola

World Health Mental Day 10 October 2008
Message of the Regional Director, Dr Luis G. Sambo
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Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health
MALI, Bamako, 17-19 November 2008

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