The Rwandan government is increasing efforts to provide HIV/AIDS testing and treatment to children who are living with or vulnerable to the disease in the country, Health Minister Richard Sezibera said recently, Rwanda's New Times reports.
Senate Democrats on Monday introduced a $100.3 billion economic stimulus package (S 3689) that includes $37.8 billion in additional federal Medicaid funds for states and $1 billion in additional funds for NIH, CQ Today reports. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said that he hopes to hold a vote on the stimulus package on Wednesday.
Title: Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer Category: Health News Created: 11/18/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2008