Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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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.
(Photo credit: Gary Hampton)
Opinions and Analysis
Global treaty would improve access to health
A binding international convention would facilitate a move towards more equitable access to R&D in health, according to Suerie Moon and colleagues.
23 May 2012
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Source: PLoS Medicine
We need a global treaty on health research for the poor
It's time to move from debate to action with new mechanisms for funding research into diseases faced by developing countries.
Biomed Analysis: Tackling drug-resistant malaria
19 April 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
Malaria vaccine candidate 'could be grown at home'
A novel malaria vaccine candidate could be grown at home, by cultivating algae in the backyard, say researchers.
24 May 2012
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Students develop software to monitor unborn babies
A group of Ugandan students have hooked up a smartphone to a traditional listening horn to monitor babies in the womb.
23 May 2012
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Business leaders join forces to meet global health goals
17 May 2012
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Brazil to create network on neglected diseases
10 May 2012
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