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Namibia Close To Reaching Some MDGs
Namibia"s recently released second MDG Report 2008 finds that the country is making progress toward achieving some of the U.N. Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets. However, the Prime Minister says the global economic situation could reverse progress and notes that the country is behind on some health-related targets, New Era reports.

Mental Health America, D.C. Department Of Mental Health To Dedicate National Memorial At Saint Elizabeths Hospital
As part of its Centennial Celebration and Conference, Mental Health America-in partnership with the District of Columbia Department of Mental Health-will hold a dedication ceremony on June 10 at 10 a.m. for a memorial planned on the grounds of Saint Elizabeths Hospital for hundreds of thousands of patients who were buried, many with unmarked graves, at state psychiatric hospitals nationwide.
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Juggling Cells Using High-Precision Laser Tweezers
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new method to study single cells while exposing them to controlled environmental changes. The unique method, where a set of laser tweezers move the cell around in a microscopic channel system, allows the researchers to study how single cells react to stress induced by a constantly changing environment.
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H1N1 Influenza: Information For Donors

No Additional Risk The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a global Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic now that 74 countries have officially reported over 30,000 cases of Influenza A(H1N1) infection. A pandemic has been declared because of the virus" geographical spread. It does not reflect an increase in the severity of the illness. Safety of the blood supply is the number one priority of Canadian Blood Services. At the present time, there is no additional risk to the blood supply requiring extra donor screening measures. There have been no reported cases of transfusion-transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza to date. These viruses are usually spread by droplets through the respiratory route or by direct contact. It is very important, however that Canadian Blood Services is able to maintain the blood supply for patients who require transfusion. Advice For Donors If you have recently visited Mexico and have a cold, or are otherwise feeling unwell, please wait two weeks before coming to a clinic to donate. For further health information, please consult your physician. Canadian Blood Services Is Prepared Canadian Blood Services is continuing to closely monitor the situation and will provide updated information as necessary. We are working closely with national and international public health authorities. Canadians should rest assured that we have a comprehensive emergency plans that can be implemented rapidly and effectively if the need should arise. Canadian Blood Services" activities to date are consistent with other blood agencies and what they are doing. Our plan positions us well to react to the changing situation and safeguard the security of the blood supply. For info about human swine flu or pandemic influenza, visit: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca Canadian Blood Services


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