Three State Boards Of Education Awarded HIV Prevention Grants By National Association Of State Boards Of Education

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has made grants to three state boards of education to promote more effective instruction to K-12 students about HIV prevention. The $13,000 grants are being made to the North Carolina, Oregon, and Tennessee State Boards of Education. "HIV remains a dire threat ...

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Pfizer Foundation Awarded Grants To Support Cancer And Tobacco Control Worldwide

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

The Pfizer Foundation, a charitable organisation established by Pfizer Inc, a research-based pharmaceutical company, declared a $33m USD multi-year programme to support public health programmes to address the emerging global challenges in cancer and tobacco control. Pfizer said it has entered into partnerships with 15 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in 26 countries, ...

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