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Medicare :: Hamilton’s Policy on Medicare Part D to increase health care affordability

The Hamilton Project, an initiative at the Brookings Institution, hosted a forum, “Health Care Reconsidered: Options for Change,” today at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. At the event, policy papers on reforming Medicare Part “D” (including closing the “donut hole” gap in prescription drug coverage), improving preventive care and promoting greater affordability through progressive cost-sharing were released by The Hamilton Project.

Obesity :: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s $500 Million to Reverse Childhood Obesity in U.S.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) announced it will commit at least $500 million over the next five years to tackle one of the most urgent public health threats facing our nation: childhood obesity.

Flu :: Severe Pandemic Flu Could Lead to Major U.S. Recession

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) released a new report that finds a severe pandemic flu outbreak could result in the second worst recession in the U.S. since World War II. The U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could drop over 5.5 percent, leading to an estimated $683 billion loss.

Alcohol :: New action plan to tackle alcohol problems in Scotland

The BMA welcomed the publication of a new action plan to tackle alcohol problems in Scotland.

Health Care :: US President Bush helping more Americans afford health care

The US President Bush has a broad agenda to help more americans afford health care.

Bird Flu :: CLA response to Avian Flu virus on a turkey farm in Suffolk

Following a confirmed outbreak of H5N1 avian flu virus on a turkey farm near Lowestoft in Suffolk, various restrictions have been put in place.

Healthcare :: G7 nations launch $1.5 billion vaccine program

The Group of Seven industrialized nations plans to sign an agreement to provide $1.5 billion to develop vaccines for diseases — including HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria — that largely affect developing countries.

HIV :: Papua New Guinea rejects HIV report by CIS Australia

Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s government on thursday rejected a report which predicted that up to a quarter of the nation’s population could be infected with HIV/ AIDS by 2020 and up to a million people could die of AIDS and HIV in the Pacific country, reported by People’s Daily Online.

Economy :: China economy boom sparks local language rush

The Queensland University of Technology will introduce short courses in Mandarin Chinese in Brisbane’s CBD from February in response to demand sparked by China’s booming economy.

Economy :: On peace anniversary, WFP looks to help south Sudan develop economy

Feeding school children, supporting skills training and repairing roads ? WFP is participating in the celebration of the second anniversary of peace in South Sudan by marking the achievements of its partnership with the people of the region.