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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.

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Opinions and Analysis

Africa ill-equipped for fight against cancer

African governments are ill-prepared to address the continent's growing cancer burden, warn Hany Besadaand and Vadim Ermakov.

11 September 2008 | EN
Source: Business Daily Africa

Bangladeshi mother and child Chronic disease — a neglected priority

Governments and donors must find ways to tackle the rise in non-communicable disease, which can mean reassessing health priorities in developing nations.

23 July 2008 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Surgery is cheap and effective, but donors neglect it

10 June 2008 | EN
Source: PLoS Medicine


News and Features

Antimalarials New antimalarials 'within next two years'

The Medicines for Malaria Venture plans to roll out three new antimalarials by 2010, according to its new five-year plan.

2 October 2008 | EN

Artemisinin annua Low-cost antimalarials 'on the horizon'

Cheaper medicines for malaria are on the horizon with new and faster genetic techniques, say scientists.

1 October 2008 | EN