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Victory in sight against 'river blindness.' (in West Africa)

Authors :
de Silva, Donatus
Source :
UN Chronicle. May 1987, Vol. 24 , p75, 2 p.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

Victory in sight against 'river blindness' Five years ago, the world breatheda sigh of relief when it was declared that the killer disease--smallpox--had been eradicated. Now, amidst all the despair [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Africa -- Health aspects
United Nations -- Health aspects
Public health -- International aspects -- Health aspects
Onchocerciasis -- Prevention
International relations
Political science
Control
Prevention
International aspects
Health aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02517329
Volume :
24
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
UN Chronicle
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.5012208

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