Why are so many Pakistani children being educated at religious Madrasas and what, if anything, are these schools contributing to the development process in Pakistan? Do musical events such as “Make Poverty History” or “Rock Against Racism” have any long-term political impact? And how has international aid and development been affected by the so-called “war on terror”?
Australia’s efforts to reduce gender disparities in developing countries have been boosted today with the release of the aid program’s new policy, Gender equality in Australia’s aid program-why and how.
All new aged care workers and volunteers will be required to undergo police checks from tomorrow (1 March, 2007) to ascertain their suitability to work with frail elderly Australians.
Johns Hopkins brain scientists have hit on how and why some powerful drugs used for treating mental illnesses cause patients to gain so much weight that they often develop life-threatening complications such as diabetes and heart disease.
An easy-to-use in home monitoring device for patients is changing the way doctors monitor the health of patients with implanted defibrillators.
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.
Surveys conducted in southern Sudan, after conflict there ended in 2004, found much higher levels of blindness than anticipated. The results, published in PLoS Medicine, have major implications for the provision of health services in the region.
While it may be assumed that ‘Peace and goodwill’ are out of the question for divorced or separated parents at Christmas, new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) suggests that parents should not despair.
Increasing attacks in the Jebel Moon region have caused several thousand civilians to flee their homes, but no aid can reach them.
Increasing attacks in the Jebel Moon region have caused several thousand civilians to flee their homes, but no aid can reach them.