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Photo of packaging of numerous anti-malarial drugs One third of African antimalarials 'substandard'

A study has found that around one third of antimalarial drugs available in six African cities are below WHO standards.

12 May 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Health-e

Women collecting drinking water in the Congo. Congo cholera campaign 'should start at lakesides'

Fighting initial outbreaks near lakes may help get cholera under control in the Democratic Republic of Congo, say scientists.

9 May 2008 | EN

Features

Prudence Mutowo Q&A: Closing the gender gap

Prudence Mutowo, winner of a 2006 L'Oreal UNESCO fellowship, speaks to SciDev.Net about her experiences as a woman in science.

30 April 2008 | EN

Agriculture, field and mountain Restoring Tanzania's ecosystems

Tanzania's land is gradually being reclaimed, thanks to a new regional development programme and improved land management systems.

26 March 2008 | EN
Source: Transformations Quarterly


Editorial

A group of southern researchers Research collaboration: the case for better understanding

Successful efforts to implement effective South–South research collaboration require a better understanding of what works best and why.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

Opinions

Masinde Muliro University Kenya Collaboration requires a strong home base

Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.

14 May 2008 | EN | 中文

Stop malaria sign Stable support needed for African malaria networks

African malaria research networks have helped scientists combat the disease, but they need more stable support and longer-term funding, says Thomas Egwang.

14 May 2008 | EN