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Counteracting the emigration of highly skilled personnel remains a key pursuit. But while some countries suffer the consequences of the so-called "brain drain", others are beginning to reap its potential benefits.
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Opinions and Analysis
Young scientists can boost African health systems
Africa needs postgraduate programmes that focus on local priorities to improve its health systems, say Wilson Savino and colleagues.
23 December 2008
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Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization
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Brain drain in Guatemala 'serious'
One of the most serious problems faced by Guatemala is its increasing brain drain, says a leading scientist.
29 July 2008
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Source: El Periódico
EU blue card will deepen Africa's health skills deficit
9 July 2008
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Source: African Medical and Research Foundation
Surgery is cheap and effective, but donors neglect it
10 June 2008
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Source: PLoS Medicine
News and Features
Uruguay: Emigrated scientists to share knowledge
Uruguay will fund national scientists living abroad to return to the country temporarily and share their knowledge.
28 November 2008
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Argentinean bill boosts private investment in S&T
A bill in Argentina is proposing tax exemptions to boost private investment in science and help reduce brain drain.
30 October 2008
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Q&A: Mozambique's science for the people
29 October 2008
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