Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Ethical and sustainable standards of care — the treatment received by patients and participants in medical research — are essential to ensuring people's well being.
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Opinions and Analysis
Biomed Analysis: Rolling out what works in mobile health
New funding and concrete results are paving the way for scaling up mhealth technologies — but carefully, writes Priya Shetty.
21 December 2011
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Poor countries can keep doctors local
Countries are using innovative schemes to train and retain health professionals — but they need support, says WHO expert Manuel M. Dayrit.
15 December 2011
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Biomed Analysis: Don't overlook the ageing 'epidemic'
20 October 2011
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Biomed Analysis: Take charge of chronic disease epidemic
23 September 2011
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Policy Briefs
Better research capacity means better decision-making
Building local research capacity can lead to more effective decision-making based on scientific findings in mother and newborn health.
6 February 2009
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Source: Towards 4+5
News and Features
Pakistani medical labs lax on biosafety, survey finds
Pakistan's medical laboratory workers need better biosafety awareness says a new study.
8 February 2012
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Suriname reduces malaria cases by 82 per cent in five years
An integrated control programme means Suriname is close to becoming the first Amazonian country to eliminate malaria.
2 February 2012
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African e-health 'moving in wrong direction'
2 December 2011
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