A new cholera prediction model can warn of outbreaks 11 months in advance and also describe the possible severity.

Critics have questioned the methods of a study claiming that the WHO has greatly underestimated the number of malaria fatalities.

Pakistan's medical laboratory workers need better biosafety awareness says a new study.

A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.

Unprecedented collaboration by drug firms, ambitious targets and more funds form part of a new fight against neglected tropical diseases.

A modelling study of a promising malaria vaccine finds low transmission areas would benefit the most from mass vaccination.

Indian health officials are describing hard to treat cases of TB as 'extra XDR-TB' amid warnings that the disease is not being managed properly.

Recent scandals have exposed weaknesses in India's ability to police its own doctors as they participate in international drug trials.

Cutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.

US-funded medical trials overseas could follow local ethical procedures if they offer 'equivalent protection', says a report.

High-tech healthcare from rich countries is distracting Africa from more powerful uses of e-health, a conference in Kenya has heard.

Joining forces would save countries money on clinical trials, and speed up drug development for neglected diseases, says a report.

A rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Africa requires more investment in science, a conference has heard.

Pakistan’s struggle to contain its polio cases has been crippled by floods, conflict and poor awareness.

Indian company Aurobindo Pharma will manufacture several antiretroviral medicines licensed to the Medicines Patent Pool.

A new website aims to improve medical ethics in developing nations by providing information and a forum for discussion.

A panel including Nobel laureate economists has said that vaccine research is the biggest HIV/AIDS funding priority.

Pakistan is tapping Asian expertise in dengue research, but this does not extend to improving surveillance.

Deaths from malaria could be almost stamped out if progress made so far in fighting the disease is maintained, claims a report.

Technologies such as mobile phones are generating new business models that are opening up healthcare opportunities for women and children.