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Swine flu science update: 16 November 2009
A round up of articles about delays in shipping donated vaccine, how to define a pandemic, new antivirals, and more.
Scientists 'must ensure key research reaches the poor'
Scientists must lobby policymakers and politicians to ensure that vital research on maternal and child health saves lives, say the authors of a report.
NEWS | 11 November 2009 | EN
Malaria vaccine strategy aims for eradication
The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative has outlined its ambitions for the next generation of vaccines.
NEWS | 6 November 2009 | EN
Surge in vaccine research fails to reach neediest
Millions of children are missing out on the fruits of an explosion in vaccine development because they are too difficult to reach.
NEWS | 22 October 2009 | EN
Thai HIV trial shines light on research mystery
The Thailand HIV vaccine trial reveals the human body's fighting response to the virus, a conference has heard, but many questions remain.
Concerns over herbal swine flu remedy
Excitement about the potential of a plant root extract to combat swine flu is brought down to earth by a pandemics expert.
NEWS | 13 October 2009 | EN
New antibiotic shows promise in combating malaria
Bangladeshi researchers say that the antibiotic tigecycline has potential use in combination with antimalarials such as artemisinin.
NEWS | 12 October 2009 | EN
Global vaccination effort could wipe out HPV
A Nobel Prize winner has called for global rollout of vaccines that protect against cervical cancer — a big killer in the developing world.
Affordable cholera vaccine closer to reality
An affordable cholera vaccine candidate that meets WHO standards has shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials.
Plans cemented for African health innovation
A second meeting of the African Network for Drugs and Diagnosis Innovation has cemented its plans for African health innovation.
First Chagas drug in 40 years to enter clinical trials
The dearth of drugs for Chagas could be over as two organisations collaborate on testing on a new treatment.
Scientists use nanotech to 'upgrade' TB drugs
A TB medication that harnesses nanotechnology to cut treatment time and eliminate side effects has won a prestigious award.
NEWS | 29 September 2009 | EN
Breakthrough HIV vaccine first to cut infection rates
An experimental HIV vaccine trialled in Thailand has reduced infection rates for the first time, by almost a third.
Scientists and healers team up to test AIDS remedy
South African researchers are probing the AIDS-fighting potential of local plants, signalling a new alliance with healers.
NEWS | 24 September 2009 | EN
Swine flu science update: 22 September 2009
A round-up of the latest articles on genetic susceptibility to swine flu, the EpiFlu database, a single-dose intravenous drug, and more.
Merck, Wellcome create new model for vaccine development
A new centre will marry academia and industry in an unprecedented partnership to develop vaccines for the poor.
Swine flu science update: 7 August 2009
A round-up of articles about Africa's inability to cope with swine flu, human behaviour's affect on virus spread, vaccine progress, and more.
One-shot vaccine offers typhoid hope
A study in India has found that a cheap vaccine can prevent typhoid infection in pre-school children, dispelling doubts.
NEWS | 30 July 2009 | EN
Brazil has paved way for tackling HIV/AIDS, says study
Brazil's strategy for tackling HIV/AIDS — including the production of generic drugs — is an example to the developing world, say researchers.
Antiretroviral microbicides enter clinical trials
Testing is under way for microbicidal gels containing antiretroviral drugs that could inhibit HIV infection.
NEWS | 24 July 2009 | EN
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Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
