New NewsBank Special Reports

NewsBank’s Special Report focusing on the African Health Crisis is now available.

The African Health Crisis Special Report contains information of importance to people around the world. Health issues in this region are being reported in the news every day along with possible solutions and how other countries are helping.

Use this site to become better informed about this situation and to support discussions on these issues and related events.

This site will also support the 2007 National Debate Topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its public health assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa.

African Health Crisis contains both current and historical articles organized into topical areas covering
• Specific health issues and possible solutions
• The AIDS crisis
• U.S. policies toward assistance
• International policies toward assistance
• Information on specific nations in this area
• History of the relationship between these countries

Articles have been included for their relevance to the topics and their various global perspectives. This site is an excellent resource for tracing the history of this issue in this geographic area.

Related photos are included also, as are links to related maps and websites. Suggested search terms to help locate additional information in your NewsBank products are listed to encourage further research. All articles are easily accessed and can be printed or e-mailed from within the site.

NewsBank has always been committed to providing libraries with the best coverage of important issues and events. The African Health Crisis Special Report is accessible from the left side bar at infoweb.newsbank.com along with your NewsBank products.

Other currently featured Special Reports include
• Women’s History
• Iraq
• Natural Disasters Around the World
• Presidential Campaign 2008
• Science & Health in the News
• World Environment
• World Health

Additional Reports may also be accessed from your product menu page.