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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Controlling a disease as entrenched as malaria, which kills over one million people a year is an enormous challenge. New policies, strategies and solutions are urgently needed.
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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
BioMed Analysis: Don't overlook nutrition in disease fight
Researchers and donors are not giving nutrition the attention it deserves, says Priya Shetty.
21 January 2010
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Health and climate experts must jointly tackle disease
29 December 2009
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Fight insect-borne disease with local R&D
9 December 2009
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Policy Briefs
Policies to reduce malaria regardless of climate change
Policies to combat malaria are needed regardless of climate change, which has a far smaller impact on the disease than human activity.
9 September 2009
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Source: Sustainable Development Network
Reducing the adverse health effects of climate change
Enhancing disease surveillance and response and improving environmental conditions can help reduce negative health impacts of climate change.
9 September 2009
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Source: The Bulletin of the WHO
News and Features
Temperature rise spreads malaria, scientists insist
The hotly contested idea that climate change is increasing the spread of malaria has been supported by a review of recent studies.
Jamaica’s drought ‘increases infectious diseases’
A study says that the severe drought affecting Jamaica has increased the incidence of diseases such as dengue fever and malaria.
26 February 2010
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Source: Caribbean360
Sweet technique could keep virus vaccines cool
17 February 2010
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Insecticide beats DDT in early trials
17 February 2010
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