Brazilian government spends millions to help AIDS victims. Swiss researcher's passion is fungus, a cure for impotence. Last push made to eradicate Elephantiasis. Health of Filipinos threatened by vast stockpiles of garbage. Nations agree use of DDT to fight malaria exceeds risks.
Farmers risk their health to use pesticides on crops.
Malaria-infected mosquitos on airplanes spread harsh disease. Increases in human life span pose challenge for health care. Gates Foundation announces grant to improve blood transfusion safety in Americas. AIDS epidemic still shows no signs of slowing down. AIDS day gives opportunity to reflect on progress and challenge ahead.