Links: Varmus, Rape, Methadone

A few worthwhile links on U.S. policy, rape, to start off the workweek.

Harold Varmus speaks on the U.S. commitment to global health on on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 at 11:30 AM Eastern time (U.S.). Videocast will be available at videocast.nih.gov (NIH)

Update: Read the report on global health priorities from the Institute of Medicine on which Varmus bases his recommendations.

Journalist Pushpa Jamieson reports that even asking general questions about rape in a Malawi police station is stigmatizing. (The Chronicle)

Methadone project in Ukraine faces tough sell with public. (Global Voices Online)