the world in health

I'm underequipped to discuss the ramifications of today's bombing in London. That the focus has shifted to terrorism almost seems inevitable. I heard the story on NPR this morning, and I was saddened. I had gotten up early to continue to catch up on the plethora of articles on health issues in the developing world that have sprouted prior to the G8 summit. Such a strange juxtaposition. I was reading a Q&A with a hero of mine, Paul Farmer, and his latest initiatives in Rwanda and the promise to harness new DNA screening technology for cervical cancer in place of pap smears. The previous night was part of the Economist's terrific look at AIDS and Africa and the Gates Foundation enormous gift to further research to better implement accessible health care to developing nations. Now, I'm reading about terrorism again...