Rabu, 06 Mei 2009

Membayangkan Serdadu Israel

Hampir tak ada negara yang rela ketinggalan mengikuti olimpiade. Acara empat tahunan itu merupakan salah satu cara promosi negara masing-masing. Dan tentu saja, peristiwa ini juga sangat bergengsi karena acara ini diliput oleh media massa semua negara peserta.

Wajarlah kalau setiap negara berusaha mengirimkan atlet terbaiknya, dengan harapan mereka bisa mendapat medali emas. Begitulah sambutan Presiden Gus Dur saat melepas tim Indonesia ke Olimpiade Sydney kala itu.

Gus Dur lalu bercerita tentang peristiwa yang pernah terjadi di Suriah. Pada waktu Olimpiade beberapa tahun lalu, tuturnya, kebertulan pelari asal Suriah memeperoleh medali emas. Sang pelari mampu memecahkan rekor tercepat dari pemenang sebelumnya. Bahkan selisih waktunya pun terpaut jauh.

Maka, ia langsung dikerubuti para wartawan karena punya nilai berita yang sangat tinggi. "Apa sih rahasia kemenangan Anda? tanya wartawan.

"Mudah saja" jawab si pelari Suriah, enteng. "Tiap kali bersiap-siap akan mulai, saya membayangkan ada serdadu Israel di belakang saya yang akan menembak saya."

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Selasa, 05 Mei 2009

Siapa yang Paling Berani

Di atas geladak kapal perang US Army tiga pemimpin negara sedang "berdiskusi" tentang prajurit siapa yang paling berani. Eh kebetulan di sekitar kapal ada hiu-hiu yang sedang kelaparan lagi berenang mencari makan ...

Bill Clinton: Kalau Anda tahu ... prajurit kami adalah yang terberani di seluruh dunia ... Mayor .. sini deh ... coba kamu berenang keliling ini kapal sepuluh kali.
Mayor: (walau tahu ada hiu) siap pak, demia "The Star Spangled Banner" saya siap ,,, (akhirnya dia terjun dan mengelilingi kapal 10 kali sambil dikejar hiu).
Mayor: (naik kapal dan menghadap) Selesai pak!!! Long Live America!!
Clinton: Hebat kamu, kembali ke pasukan!
Koizumi: (tak mau ketinggal, dia panggil sang sersan) Sersan! Menghadap sebentar (sang Sersan datang) ... coba kamu keliling kapal ini sebanyak 50 kali ... !
Sersan: (melihat ada hiu ... glek ... tapi) for the queen I'am ready to serve!!! (pekik sang sersan, kemudian membuka-buka baju lalu terjun ke laut dan berenang keliling 50 kali ... dan dikejar hiu juga).
Sersan: (menghadap sang perdana menteri) GOD save the queen!!!
Koizumi: Hebat kamu ... kembali ke tempat ... Anda lihat Pak Clinton ... Prajurit saya lebih berani dari prajurit Anda ... (tersenyum dengan hebat ...)
Gus Dur: Kopral ke sini kamu ... (setelah dayang ...) saya perintahkan kamu untuk terjun ke laut lalu berenang mengelilingi kapal perang ini sebanyak 100 kali ... ok?
Kopral: Hah ... Anda gila yah ...! Presiden nggak punya otak ... nyuruh berenang bersama hiu ... kurang ajar!!! (sang Kopral pun pergi meninggalkan sang presiden ...)
Gus Dur: (Dengan sangat bangga) Anda lihat Pak Clinton dan Pak ... Cumi Cumi ... kira-kira siapa yang punya prajurit yang paling BERANI!!! ... Hidup Indonesia ... !!!

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Male Latex Condoms and Sexsually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted Diseases, including HIV infection
Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are highly effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, consistent and correct use of latex condoms reduces the risk of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including diseases transmitted by genital secretions, and to a lesser degree, genital ulcer diseases. Condom use may reduce the risk for genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-associated diseases, e.g., genital warts and cervical cancer.

HIV,the virus that causes Aids
Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are highly effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Other diseases transmitted by genital secretions,including gonorrhea, chlamydia, and thrichomoniasis
Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, reduce the risk of transmission of STDs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis.

Genital ulcer diseases and HPV infections
Genital ulcer diseases and HPV infections can occur in both male and female genital areas that are covered or protected by a latex condom, as well as in areas that are not covered. Consistent and correct use of latex condoms reduces the risk of genital herpes, syphilis, and chancroid only when the infected area or site of potential exposure is protected. Condom use may reduce the risk for HPV infection and HPV-associated diseases (e.g., genital warts and cervical cancer). Read Full Article...>>>

Influenza A(H1N1) - update 16

5 May 2009 -- As of 16:00 GMT, 5 May 2009, 21 countries have officially reported 1490 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 822 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 29 deaths. The United States has reported 403 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

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The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (140), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Colombia (1), Costa Rica (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (2), France (4), Germany (9), Ireland (1), Israel (4), Italy (5), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (6), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (2), Spain (57), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (27).

It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.

WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders.

There is no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products.

Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.

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Minggu, 03 Mei 2009

The Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity

Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as "overweight" and "obesity,"* the risks for the following conditions also increases:1

  • Coronary heart disease
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
  • Stroke
  • Liver and Gallbladder disease
  • Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
  • Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
  • Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)

*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher.

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Influenza A(H1N1) - update 12

Influenza A(H1N1) - update 12

3 May 2009 -- As of 1600 GMT, 3 May 2009, 18 countries have officially reported 898 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 506 confirmed human cases of infection, including 19 deaths. The higher number of cases from Mexico in the past 48 hours reflects ongoing testing of previously collected specimens. The United States Government has reported 226 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (85), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Costa Rica (1), Denmark (1), France (2), Germany (8), Ireland (1), Israel (3), Italy (1), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (4), Republic of Korea (1), Spain (40), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (15).

Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.

WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders.It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities.

Canada on 2 May reported the identification of the A(H1N1) virus in a swine herd in Alberta. It is highly probable that the pigs were exposed to the virus from a Canadian farm worker recently returned from Mexico, who had exhibited flu-like symptoms and had contact with the pigs. There is no indication of virus adaptation through transfer from human to pigs at this time.

There is no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products.

Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.

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Coordinating Office for Global Health

In today's world of increasing globalization, the United States continually faces new challenges and opportunities in public health. In partnership with other parts of the US government, public health officials throughout the world, and host countries, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works to protect and promote global health in many areas, including these:

  • HIV/STD/TB prevention and control;
  • global malaria research, prevention, and control;
  • polio eradication;
  • global disease detection
  • fewer deaths from measles;
  • capacity building through training in epidemiology, surveillance, and management;
  • maternal, prenatal, infant and child health strategies;
  • nutrition assessments and interventions;
  • refugee health;
  • emergency response,
  • laboratory systems and infrastructure development; and
  • injury prevention and control.

Health Promotion

Global health will improve by sharing knowledge, tools and other resources with people and partners around the world.

Health Protection

Americans at home and abroad will be protected from health threats through a transnational prevention, detection and response network.

Health Diplomacy

CDC and the United States Government will be trusted and effective resources for health development and health protection around the globe.

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