Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Despite the growing burden of non-infectious diseases such as cardiovascular disease or cancer in developing countries, they continue to receive little attention from local governments or international aid agencies.
(Photo credit: World Diabetes Foundation)
Opinions and Analysis
Global treaty would improve access to health
A binding international convention would facilitate a move towards more equitable access to R&D in health, according to Suerie Moon and colleagues.
Taking life-saving innovations from lab to village
Improving health for the poor depends on nurturing local innovations — and learning how to deliver them, argue Abdallah Daar and Peter Singer.
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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News and Features
Artemisinin resistance emerged on Thai-Myanmar border 'years ago'
Researchers say the frontline drug artemisinin is losing its effectiveness in Thailand and Myanmar, with implications for containment.
Brazil tests GM mosquitoes to fight dengue
Early results from the release of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in Brazil are 'positive', say dengue researchers.
