Putting science
at the heart of development
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
Invest in health systems for a balanced approach
Funding for programmes that target major diseases should be matched by investment in the health systems that underpin them, says Ghana's Irene Akua Agyepong.
3 April 2013
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A new set of HIV targets can create long-term impact
By measuring the right things, health providers can improve HIV response and save lives, says Stefano Bertozzi of the Gates Foundation.
Asia-Pacific Analysis: The growth of stem-cell therapy
27 December 2012
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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
India develops cheap rotavirus vaccine
A cheap vaccine developed in India against rotavirus could add substantially to protection against diarrhoea.
16 May 2013
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Call for action on Latin American cancer burden
Urgent action is needed to head off a cancer epidemic in Latin America and the Caribbean, warns an international group of specialists.
China-Africa joint medical research to deepen
7 May 2013
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