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Thousands of cases of kidney stones in infants, and three
deaths, have been reported from across China due to the
ingestion of infant formula contaminated with melamine. 
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Remarks at the 2008 Directors' Meeting of Shanghai WHO
Collaborating Centers

Dr Hans Troedsson | Speech | 27 November, 2008 | Beijing, China

2008 International Mayors's Forum on Healthy Cities
Dr Hans Troedsson | Speech | 19 November, 2008 | Hangzhou, China

Measles Initiative Supports Disease Prevention for Children in
China's Earthquake Zone

Press release | 10 November, 2008 | Beijing, China

Countries agree to increasing role of traditional medicine through
"Beijing Declaration"

Press release | 8 November, 2008 | Beijing, China

Beijing Declaration from the WHO Congress on Traditional Medicine
Document | 8 November, 2008 | Beijing, China

Remarks by the DG of WHO, at a Ceremony Commemorating
China's Achievements in the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis

Speech | 7 November, 2008 | Beijing, China

UN Issues Paper on Food Safety in China
Press release | 22 October, 2008 | WHO China

Report on global tobacco control efforts now in China

Press release | 20 October, 2008 | WHO China

Asia Pacific Nurses Meet to Enhance Disaster Management Skills
Press release | 16 October, 2008 | WHO China

Short film on nurses and midwives premieres in Jinan
Press release | 16 October, 2008 | WHO China

Melamine Milk Crisis - Countries to Ensure Safe Feeding for Infants and Increase Vigilance

Press release | 26 September, 2008 | WHO-FAO

UNICEF and WHO China Statement on Contaminated Infant Formula

Press release | 24 September, 2008 | Beijing, China


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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Global Event | 3 December, 2008 | WHO HQ

Message for World AIDS Day

Dr Margaret Chan | 1 December, 2008 | WHO HQ

Universal voluntary testing, immediate treatment can reduce HIV cases
Press release | 26 November, 2008 | WHO HQ