WHO Shoots Down Assembly Entry Bid

Although Taiwan's bid to join the WHA failed again, more support was observed this year.
Melody Chen
May 20, 2003

Historic Tobacco Control Pact Adopted

Countries at the World Health Assembly (WHA) approved the first international tobacco control treaty.
Frances Williams
May 21, 2003

Israeli Surgeons Helping Swaziland in Drive to Curb HIV

Circumcised men are at least 60 percent less likely to contract HIV/AIDS
Craig Timberg
October 24, 2007

HK Researchers say Civet Likely Source of Sars

Wild animal delicacy in southern China and Hong Kong seen as source of Sars.
May 23, 2003

UN Warns of Environmental Threats

A growing population living beyond its means endangers humans and the planet
James Kanter
October 26, 2007
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