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A rising generics industry in developing nations is helping secure access to cheap drugs for the world's poor. But controversies over patent rules could divert investment from already neglected diseases.
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Opinions and Analysis
'Lack of political will' to develop new vaccines
A lack of political will to create vaccines is causing millions of deaths a year due to infectious diseases, says Manuel Elkin Patarroyo.
28 May 2009
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ES
Source: Soitu.es
New tools to fight fake medicines
New technologies can help African countries identify counterfeit or substandard drugs, says director of Africa Fighting Malaria Roger Bate.
Medicinal biodiversity needs stronger protection efforts
29 April 2009
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EN
Source: International Union for Conservation of Nature
Biotech industry can help tackle neglected diseases
17 April 2009
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EN
Source: Nature Biotechnology
News and Features
First promising TB drug in decades, say researchers
A new tuberculosis drug found using an old method of drug discovery is the first in 40 years to have proved successful in trials.
India urged to use evidence in vaccine policy
India's vaccination policy should be based on robust scientific evidence, not the agendas of pharmaceutical companies, say experts.
19 June 2009
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EN
