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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Improving access to affordable drugs is a complex issue for developing countries that has been tackled in various ways, from strengthening national research infrastructure to compulsory licensing for generic drugs.
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Opinions and Analysis
Glaxo sets example to other drug companies
A Nature editorial praises GlaxoSmithKline for sharing its database of potential malaria drugs and urges others to follow suit.
2 February 2010
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Source: Nature
Nutrition key to cutting infection rates
Micronutrients help fight disease — it's time to turn knowledge into action, say nutrition researchers Andrew Thorne-Lyman and Wafaie Fawzi.
Global fund would ensure poor receive key drugs
12 January 2010
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Source: The Lancet
Cuba: The right to health during economic crises
9 November 2009
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Source: The Lancet
Policy Briefs
Policies to tackle HIV/AIDS
Reducing the global burden of HIV/AIDS relies on increased funding, more research and targeted prevention strategies.
1 December 2009
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Source: Health Affairs
News and Features
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Africa plans leap into drug R&D
African ministers and researchers meet this week to set out how to ensure the continent's drug research and development meets its needs.
18 February 2010
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Cambodia finds cool solution for clinic storage
Low-tech 'cool boxes' that extend the shelf life of malaria tests in remote Cambodian clinics are being rolled out across the nation.
3 February 2010
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Rotavirus vaccine could save millions of lives
1 February 2010
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