Other useful resources Focus articles AusAID Publications Videos Focus Articles Below are some articles on health from around world. They come from Focus, a quarterly magazine about the Australian Government's overseas aid program. Health care in Fiji (Feb. 1999 p.9) The health services that are provided in Fiji. Kangaroo babies (Feb. 1999 p.38) Caring for newborn babies in Africa. Dengue breakthrough in Vietnam (Feb. 1999 p39) Eliminating dengue carrying mosquitos in North Vietnam. The burden of the waves (Oct.1998 p4-5) An example of providing emergency health care in face of a disaster. Indonesia in crisis - A heavy burden on women (Oct. 1998 p10) The Asia crisis not only affected economies, but also health. The impact of the crisis on women's and children's health and education in Indonesia. Australia helps fight HIV/AIDS in Mekong region (Oct. 1998 p15) HIV/AIDS is a problem in the Mekong area. This article looks at how the problem is being addressed. Wiping out smallpox(Oct. 1998 p24) A celebration of WHO's first 50 years. Polio eradication(Oct. 1998 p24) Polio eradication is feasible. This story is about the targets that were set in 1988 and the progress that has been made. Clean Water Will Bring Better Health (July 1998) An aid project in Vietnam means peope no longer have to drink dirty water that carries disease. Giving Children a healthy start (Sept. 1996) Home based health care to improve the health of newborn babies in Lombok, Indonesia. Support for Microbiologists in Eritrea (June. 1996) Improving laboratories in Eritrea, Africa, to detect diseases such as malaria and typhoid. HIV/AIDS in Manipur (June. 1996) A program to discourage needle sharing to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in Manipur, India. AusAID Publications For a copy of any of these publications e-mail: books@ausaid.com.au Health in Australia's Aid Program A Policy Statement by the Hon Alexander Downer MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs. December 1998. Guide to HIV/AIDS and Development This document seeks to guide the HIV/AIDS activities carried out through the Australian Government's overseas aid program. October 1999. Guiding Principles for Australian Assistance for Population Activities This one page document covers Australian support for population and family planning programs. Profile of Activities - Australia Papua New Guinea Development Cooperation Program A publication which includes and eight-page health section detailing current and complete projects in PNG. China Health Sector Strategy Australia-China Development Cooperation Program: China Health Sector Strategy - Strategic Framework and Potential Program of Assistance. Video Global Cooperation A four-part video, including two health related parts: eradicating dengue fever in Vietnam, and iodine deficiency. Contents Case Studies Health and development facts Background: Health Australian response to health and development The global agenda Other useful resources More links   © Commonwealth of Australia