Abstract
The HIV/AIDS pandemic has generated international solidarity, particularly with sub-Saharan Africa. The mainly vertical approach to this challenge has, however, mobilized so much attention and so many resources that other crucial public health problems, such as chronic viral hepatitis and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), have been left in the shadows. One year after the first official World Hepatitis Day launched by WHO and the first UN meeting on NCDs, the world needs a vigorous debate on a more comprehensive approach to public health challenges in developing countries.
MeSH terms
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Africa South of the Sahara / epidemiology
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Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology
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Delivery of Health Care / economics*
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Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration
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Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology
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Global Health
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HIV Infections / economics*
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HIV Infections / epidemiology
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HIV Infections / prevention & control
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HIV Infections / therapy
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Health Priorities
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Hepatitis, Viral, Human / epidemiology
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Hepatitis, Viral, Human / prevention & control
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Hepatitis, Viral, Human / therapy
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Humans
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Neglected Diseases / economics*
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Neglected Diseases / epidemiology
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Neglected Diseases / prevention & control
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Neglected Diseases / therapy
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Neoplasms / epidemiology
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Respiratory Tract Diseases / epidemiology