News: March 2008
Breast cancer services must meet challenge of increased incidence (National mastectomy audit)
07 Mar '08
British Medical Association warns of loss of patient voice (UK)
A new BMA discussion paper stresses the need for clear structures that allow the full involvement of the public and patients in NHS decision-making processes. It is critical of plans to replace exi...
14 Mar '08 | Patient Influence in NHS | UK
Medics claim that 'Patient choice is a double-edged sword' (BMA)
Patients deserve real choice when making decisions about their treatment, but exercising that choice may destabilise existing services, according to the British Medical Association (BMA).
19 Mar '08 | UK
Japan allocates US$5 million to WFP and UNICEF in Zambia
Japan has generously allocated 5 million USD to the Republic of Zambia through UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP). The fund is to assist with various programmes including responding to wides...
31 Mar '08 | Zambia
