In this month's Bulletin

In the editorial section, Flavia Bustreo and Robin Gorna (286) call for papers that link millennium to sustainable development goals on women's, children's and adolescents' health. Lisa G Johnston et al. (287) discuss ways to obtain information on HIV status; a topic debated in a round table led by Rachel Baggaley et al. (353-358).

In the news section, Gary Humphreys (290-291) reports on a technology transfer collaboration between Argentina and the Netherlands. Fiona Fleck interviews Adetokunbo Lucas (292-293) about the five decades he has spent working in public health.

New Zealand

Legislating for better food

Stefanie Vandevijvere et al. (294-302) study implementation of healthy food policies.

South Africa

Correcting the number of deaths

Richard Matzopoulos et al. (303-313) collect data on deaths caused by injuries.

Comoros, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe

Measuring measles vaccinations

Reinhard Kaiser et al. (314-319) review vaccination coverage survey reports

Gambia

Getting to yes

Muhammed Olanrewaju Afolabi et al. (320-328) test a multimedia consent tool for research participants.

Japan

Correcting global estimates with national data

Michael Roerecke et al. (329-338) recalculate national estimates of alcohol-related oesophageal cancer.

Zimbabwe

Preventing maternal and neonatal deaths

Joanna F Crofts et al. (347-352) train hospital staff to confront obstetric emergencies.

Global

Building demand for vaccines

Mira Johri et al. (339-346) review strategies designed to increase demand for childhood vaccinations.

Reducing asbestos exposure

Oladele A Ogunseitan (359-360) documents missed opportunities to prevent asbestos-related diseases.

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    May 2015
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