Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Improving access to affordable drugs is a complex issue for developing countries that has been tackled in various ways, from strengthening national research infrastructure to compulsory licensing for generic drugs.
(Photo credit: Gary Hampton)
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.
We need a global treaty on health research for the poor
It's time to move from debate to action with new mechanisms for funding research into diseases faced by developing countries.
Biomed Analysis: Tackling drug-resistant malaria
19 April 2012
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Policy Briefs
Policies to tackle HIV/AIDS
Reducing the global burden of HIV/AIDS relies on increased funding, more research and targeted prevention strategies.
1 December 2009
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Source: Health Affairs
News and Features
Parasites hint at antimalarial resistance in Africa
Laboratory tests have revealed resistance to artemisinin in malaria parasites from Africa but the effect in the field is still unknown.
28 May 2012
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Brazil signs new alliance to boost health research
Brazil and the Gates Foundation have created Grand Challenges Brazil, aimed at boosting research on health issues related to poverty.
28 May 2012
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Malaria vaccine candidate 'could be grown at home'
24 May 2012
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Students develop software to monitor unborn babies
23 May 2012
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