Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a US government website that provides basic and in-depth information about diseases and other health issues, as well as the knowledge requisite to live healthily.
Cable News Network: Africa reports news in Africa. The subject matter ranges from politics to current events to sports.
Global Issues is a compilation of information on diverse social, political, environmental, and economic issues around the world and their inter-relation with each other.
Global Voices is a community of over 200 bloggers who collaborate to increase awareness of situations worldwide. Posts present topics from the viewpoints of ordinary citizens, rather than those of mass media.
International Malnutrition Task Force works to raise the profile of malnutrition and to build capacity to prevent and treat the condition. Its website offers information, discussions, and resources regarding the monitoring and control of malnourishment.
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS is an joint venture of ten UN system organizations in the HIV/AIDS response to help the world prevent new HIV infections, care for people living with HIV/AIDS, and mitigate the impact of the epidemic. Partnerships, collaborative responses, and statistical information make up the bulk of the site.
Roll Back Malaria Partnership is the global framework to implement coordinated action against malaria. It mobilizes for action and resources and forges consensus among its 500+ partners. Its website provides information on malaria and on the RBM strategy.
United Nations Children’s Fund has 5 focus areas: child survival and development, basic education and gender equality, HIV/AIDS and children, child protection, and policy advocacy and partnerships; the organization works in each of these areas to improve quality of life for children around the world. The UNICEF website offers statistical and qualitative information on a number of health issues and documents the corresponding relief efforts.
United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization‘s s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information. The website offers material regarding each of these areas and UNESCO’s initiatives.
World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa is a subdivision of a United Nations agency that focuses on ameliorating health worldwide. Information on specific health topics, countries, and regional WHO programs is available on the website.
