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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
How governments define the priorities and parameters for action within their health systems can profoundly affect a country's population — especially in developing countries where the disease burden is often high.
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Opinions and Analysis
BioMed Analysis: Supporting community healthcare
Developing countries must recognise the value of community healthcare and provide clearer ethical guidelines for practice, says Priya Shetty.
BioMed Analysis: Mixing medicine and morality
Moral crusades against HIV/AIDS may have good intentions, but there is no substitute for sound evidence on behaviour change, says Priya Shetty.
Policy Briefs
Improving early childhood nutrition
Nutritional interventions can improve health, save lives and boost economic growth but only if implemented before the age of two.
20 January 2010
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Source: International Food Policy Research Institute
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
Egypt rejects estimates of high hepatitis C levels
A study suggesting the number of new cases of hepatitis C in Egypt is five times higher than thought has been disputed by health officals.
19 August 2010
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India, UK to collaborate on fuel–cell technology, healthcare
India and the UK have signed collaboration pacts in such areas as fuel cells, healthcare and rural technologies.
4 August 2010
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Vaccination halves rotavirus cases in El Salvador
5 July 2010
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