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Change in South Africa medicines approval 'unscientific'

South Africa is set to approve a change to its medicines approval process, which opponents fear will circumvent evidence-based evaluation.

28 August 2008 | EN

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Lebanon launches campaign to counter fake drugs

Lebanon has launched an awareness campaign on counterfeit drugs, but commentators say the move doesn't go far enough.

28 August 2008 | EN

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Sickle cell drug mired in controversy

Production of a herbal-based sickle cell anaemia drug could be under threat as the companies involved are surrounded by allegations of corruption.

30 June 2008 | EN | FR

Peru creates serum to treat snakebites

Peru is distributing a powder serum to tackle snakebites in remote areas of the country, and hopes to be the leaders of such research in the Andean region.

24 June 2008 | ES

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Cheaper cholera vaccine passes pilot trial

A more affordable cholera vaccine, based on a Vietnamese formulation, shows promising results in an Indian study.

23 June 2008 | EN | 中文

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Cross-border malaria research rewarded in Africa

Institutions in Ghana, Mali, Mozambique and Tanzania have won an international cooperation award for their joint efforts in malaria research.

12 June 2008 | EN

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Brazil biotech 'held back' by regulatory barriers

Brazil has the tools for an innovative health biotech sector, but is impeded by regulatory barriers and poor coordination, says a new study.

9 June 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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Malaria 'causes immune system to attack own DNA'

Malaria infection can cause children's immune systems to attack its own DNA, worsening the severity of the disease, a study reveals.

21 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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WHO urged to back radical changes in drug R&D

The WHO has been urged to make significant changes to the way disease research is financed, to better focus on maladies affecting the poor.

12 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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One third of African antimalarials 'substandard'

A study has found that around one third of antimalarial drugs available in six African cities are below WHO standards.

Source: Health-e

12 May 2008 | EN | 中文

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Brazil launches low-cost malaria drug

Brazil has developed a malaria drug — combining two drugs in a single pill — that will cost just US$2.5 per treatment.

23 April 2008 | ES

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Infant rotavirus vaccine proves effective at critical age

A rotavirus vaccine trial in infants from ten Latin American countries has proven effective in mitigating severe cases of gastroenteritis.

8 April 2008 | EN | ES | 中文

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China approves its first human H5N1 vaccine

China has approved production of a H5N1 vaccine for humans, the first of its kind in the developing world.

8 April 2008 | EN | 中文

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Colombian scientists synthesise potential malaria vaccine

A Colombian research group has synthesised an early-stage vaccine that could potentially be used to treat malaria.

7 April 2008 | EN | ES

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HIV research initiative hits funding crisis

A leading South African HIV research initiative is struggling due to a lack of funding.

1 April 2008 | EN | 中文

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Scientists find potential schistosomiasis treatment

Researchers have identified a compound that could potentially be used in treating schistosomiasis.

28 March 2008 | EN | 中文

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Thai compulsory licence policy 'under threat'

Thai doctors fear the country's compulsory licence policy may be at risk following the recent transfer of a key government official.

20 March 2008 | EN

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South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008

A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.

20 March 2008 | EN

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HIV prevention trials 'hindered by obstacles'

Trials of HIV prevention strategies in developing countries face multiple obstacles including political pressures, say scientists.

5 March 2008 | EN | 中文

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Vaginal anti-HIV gel 'safe for regular use'

An anti-HIV vaginal gel containing tenofovir has been declared safe for daily use, according to a new study.

27 February 2008 | EN | 中文