In this month’s Bulletin

877Bull World Health Organ 2010;88:877 | doi:10.2471/BLT.10.001210 In this month’s Bulletin In editorials, Krisantha Weerasuriya et al. (878) call for a globally coordinated effort to contain antimicrobial resistance; Joshua A Salomon (879) explains new methods for estimating the impact that different types of disability have on healthy lives; and Roy Widdus (880) discusses global shifts in vaccine innovation. In the news, Weiyuan Cui (881–882) reports on the burden carried by infertile women in some countries. In an interview, Yadira Roggeveen (885–886) talks about how the Maasai people in the United Republic of Tanzania deal with infertility. More harm than good Lisa Bero et al. (922–929) find that many drug donations cause problems in recipient countries. Limit antibiotic use for prophylaxis Anna Coutsoudis et al. (949–950) call for a rethink on using cotrimoxazole in HIV-negative infants. Are mobile phone base stations making us sick? Martin Röösli et al. (887–896) review global research on the health effects of exposure to mobile phone base stations. Uganda Surgical standards not up to scratch Isabeau A Walker et al. (897–906) find an urgent need for facilities and training to improve paediatric surgery rates and outcomes. Sierra Leone Grand plan, but who will pay? In a news story, Felicity ompson (883–884) reports on the success and challenges of a new scheme that provides free health care for mothers and children. Mongolia Too many antibiotics Ganchimeg Togoobaatar et al. (930–936) find that many parents give their children antibiotics without a prescription. China Using the Internet to fight tuberculosis Lixia Wang et al. (937–942) show how an online system is helping hospitals and clinics to meet tuberculosis control targets. Is acupuncture risky? Junhua Zhang et al. (915–921) study adverse events related to acupuncture. Africa Male circumcision: more research needed Andrea Wilcken et al. (907–914) review research on complications of traditional male circumcision. Many more workers needed to treat HIV Till Bärnighausen et al. (951–952) estimate a massive future demand for health workers to provide antiretroviral coverage. Changing disease patterns D Maher et al. (943–948) suggest ways that primary care can help curb increasing rates of noncommunicable disease.