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Archive -- TANZANIA -- SEPT. 2009

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UPDATE  SEPT. 17, 2009

Reporter's Notebook: Progress Towards a Malaria-Free Tanzania

Senior correspondent Ray Suarez writes about the steps Tanzania has taken to prevent malaria infection with insecticide-treated nets, and the promise of new malaria vaccine trials.
VIDEO  SEPT. 17, 2009

Extended Interviews: Tanzania's Health Minister, Disease Experts

Web-exclusive extended clips of the head of malaria vaccine trials in Tanzania, the country's health minister, a new medical school graduate and a WHO neglected diseases expert.
ANALYSIS  SEPT. 17, 2009

Net Campaign, Vaccine Trials Mark Malaria Progress

A massive malaria eradication effort is underway in Tanzania, including a widespread campaign for distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets. Rear Admiral Tim Ziemer, who heads malaria programs for the Obama administration, spoke with the NewsHour in Tanzania.
REPORT  SEPT. 15, 2009

Tanzanian Doctor Shortage Spurs Training Innovation

Ray Suarez reports on how health officials in Tanzania have had to come up with new training efforts in order to meet the nation's medical needs.
UPDATE  SEPT. 15, 2009

Tanzania Moves to Build Laboratory Capacity

Shortages in laboratory supplies and trained technicians in Tanzania cause delays and gaps in diagnosis that can put patients' health at risk.
VIDEO  SEPT. 14, 2009

Series Preview: Tanzania's Health Challenges

Senior correspondent Ray Suarez previews the NewsHour's three-part series from Tanzania.
UPDATE  SEPT. 2, 2009

Deaths at Birth Illuminate Tanzania's Health Challenges

Giving birth holds deadly risks for mothers in Tanzania, where on average one woman and six infants die each hour from preventable, birth-related complications.
SLIDE SHOW  SEPT. 2, 2009

Death Bound to Childbirth in Tanzania

A woman dies every hour in Tanzania from preventable causes related to childbirth. Rose Mlay, National Coordinator for the White Ribbon Alliance in Tanzania, spoke with the Online NewsHour about the issue.

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UPDATE  NOV. 9, 2009

U.S. Says No to H1N1 Vaccine Boosters

Despite shortages, officials stand by the choice not touseadjuvants to stretch supply.
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UPDATE  OCT. 30, 2009

Obama Ends HIV Travel Ban

Foreigners infected with HIV will be allowed to travel and immigrate to the U.S.
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