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Reducing the impact of malaria: an updated fact sheet
28 January 2009 -- Approximately half of the world's population is at risk of malaria, particularly those living in lower-income countries. An updated fact sheet on malaria describes the magnitude of the risk and strategies to reduce this life-threatening disease.
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DISEASE OUTBREAKS Avian influenza – situation in China - update 3 27 January 2009 Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 2 26 January 2009 CRISES AND EMERGENCIES Avian influenza Full coverage of the evolving situation Emergencies and disasters Health action in crisis situations EVENTS Open United Nations e-discussion on global public health 29 January–26 February 2009 International Health Partnership review meeting 4-5 February 2009 Events calendar

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