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          In the editorial section, Melanie M Taylor et al. (610) describe how syphilis screening and treatment can be integrated with HIV services. Mary Malebranche et al. (611) propose measures to alleviate the difficulties faced by pregnant refugees. This month’s focus of the news section is the region of Africa. Tatum Anderson (614–615) reports on progress made in the provision of family planning services and Charles Shey Wiysonge explains to Fiona Fleck (616–617) how the Cochrane Collaboration contributes to evidence-based health care. China Incentives for prevention Wanyue Zhang et al. (658–662) report the effect of payments to providers for syphilis screening. Ethiopia Treating tropical lymphoedema Kebede Deribe et al. (653–657) detail integrated care for lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis. South Africa After introducing pneumococcal vaccination Alane Izu et al. (618–629) track hospitalizations of children for pneumonia. Sri Lanka Human and canine rabies A Pubudu De Silva et al. (647–652) describe a reporting system to improve recall and follow-up. Global Counting the benefits of vaccines Sachiko Ozawa et al. (630–639) estimate the economic impact of vaccinations programmes in 73 countries. Choosing between 40,000 products Cara S Kosack et al. (640–646) propose criteria for selecting diagnostic tests. Ethical implications of new technology Tsung-Ling Lee et al. (663–664) argue for regulation of the stem cell industry.

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          Bull World Health Organ
          Bull. World Health Organ
          BLT
          Bulletin of the World Health Organization
          World Health Organization
          0042-9686
          1564-0604
          01 September 2017
          01 September 2017
          : 95
          : 9
          : 609
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          BLT.17.000917
          10.2471/BLT.17.000917
          5578381
          7f74c2ac-91e6-4eee-acbd-2f224be6de0d
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