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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
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Source: Business Daily Africa
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.
Surgery is cheap and effective, but donors neglect it
10 June 2008
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Source: PLoS Medicine
News and Features
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
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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
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Change in South Africa medicines approval 'unscientific'
28 August 2008
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