Polio Alarm in Afghan Southeast
Health officials say disease had disappeared in Khost province but re-emerged with a refugee influx from Pakistan.
22 Aug 14
Health
Concern About Future of Georgian HIV Funding
Tbilisi looking at ways of ensuring anti-retroviral therapy remains available for those who need it.
22 Aug 14
Stray Dogs Spread Rabies Menace in Afghanistan
Khost residents say authorities not doing enough to clamp down on public health threat.
11 Aug 14
Armenia's Child Nutrition Challenge
Health ministry plans new strategy to tackle high rates of malnourishment among under-fives.
30 Jul 14
Dirty Businesses Spread Pollution in Afghan Province
Residents of Sorkhrod district and Jalalabad city face health risks from lack of environmental controls.
21 Jul 14
Afghans Complain of Substandard Medicines
Out-of-date and counterfeit substances pose serious threat to public health.
11 Jul 14
Armenian Politicians Moot Sex-Selection Ban
Authorities decide to copy other countries’ success in legislating against option for aborting female foetuses.
27 Jun 14
Georgia Tightens Up on Pharmacy Sales
Regulations aim to clamp down on illegal trade and stop people devising their own cures.
4 Mar 14
Georgia Launches Programme to Curb Hepatitis
Cut-price medication for many patients, and free treatment for the prison population.
17 Feb 14
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