Health news 23rd September 2010

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Single leap of parasite from gorillas to man caused malaria epidemic
Research may open new avenues of study to halt disease.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/s...a-is-traced-back-to-greatest-ape-2087035.html

Hospital shuts departments over staff shortages
Managers at Queen Mary's Sidcup, in south-east London, said the temporary closures were necessary because there were not enough middle and junior grade doctors, or midwives, to cope during the winter months.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...departments-over-staff-shortages-2087407.html


Doctors and nurses among 1,700 staff sacked at Department of Health
The specialists were recruited from the NHS to work with civil servants because of their expertise. They include dentists, dieticians, psychologists, psychiatrists, consultants, nutritionists and experts in tackling public health problems.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/sep/20/doctors-nurses-sacked-nhs

UN launches $40bn woman and child health plan
The UN has launched a $40bn (?25.5bn) health initiative aimed at saving the lives of 16 million women and children over the next five years.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11392954
 
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