The increase to level 5 indicates that there is sustained human-to-human transmission in communities in different geographical locations.

VOA: standard.2009.04.29

Fund Executive Director Michel Kazatchkine warned in a news release even this reduced funding level may not be sustainable unless wealthy countries and other donors increase their commitments.

VOA: standard.2009.11.15

"We want middle school kids to increase their level of achievement in science and math and for their teachers to increase their level of performance in teaching those subjects."

VOA: standard.2010.05.10

"Given the fact that the level of retaliation next year would likely increase, we have protected the market for a significant level of goods and intellectual property rights going forward."

VOA: standard.2010.04.28