World population reaches 7 billion today- The Guardian, Independent, BBC News

A baby born in the Philippines has been given the title of the 7 billionth baby by the EU. Today has been named seven billion Day to try and draw attention towards population growth. Through a campaign of woman's rights, reproductive health and inequalities, the UN population fund hopes to raise awareness.

A consultant of infectious disease has expressed that media about population always focuses on poorer countries even though more resources are used my babies born in First World countries. If resources were distributed equitably the whole population could be healthy, fed and sheltered well.

Dr Thapa from WHO reported that we are too focused on the numbers rather than quality and that if the population decreases this will not necessarily improve lives. It is believed that quality and quantity are both important.
A doctor from Ethiopia believes population has risen due to an inequality of healthcare spending and the lack of available contraceptive. 

More family planning and important information on sexual health is required but religious and cultural sensitivity must be respected.