January 5, 2010
Haiti, Dominican Rep. combine efforts to eradicate malaria

The only place in the Caribbean where malaria still exists is on the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Producer Gary Strieker reports on the new cooperative effort between the two countries and U.S. President Jimmy Carter to eradicate the disease.

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01/26/2010 :: 03:36:36 AM
garilandbr Says:

confirmation depends individual agriculture

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01/13/2010 :: 02:34:35 PM
haggertyr Says:

Hello,

Donations and inquiries can go to:

Emily Staub
The Carter Center
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307

Thanks for watching.
Rebecca Haggerty
Worldfocus.org

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01/09/2010 :: 09:52:17 AM
parackal thomas Says:

Suggest you give an address where donations can be sent.
Both countries should add one cent per pound of bannas exported as special levy to eradicate the two health problems in the country as production of the xpoert crop is affected by these problems.

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