WHO: Boost needed in basic health care

cctv.com 12-19-2003 09:20

The World Health Organization has issued their World Health Report for 2003. The report finds disturbing evidence of widening gaps in health worldwide and has recommendations for combating HIV/AIDS.

Editor-in-Chief Robert Beaglehole says the underlying theme is the major differences between rich and poor in health status are unacceptable. He says the WHO urges the international community to boost basic medical care in poor countries to help reduce those gaps.

Beaglehole also stressed the acuteness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The report says the lessons learned from past successes, including the skills and strategies developed from the experiences of tackling polio and SARS, must be applied in combating the HIV/AIDS treatment emergency.

Editor:Xiao  Source:CCTV.com