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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
Cancer in Africa needs a local approach
Cancer care in Africa faces the same challenges as general healthcare, but also needs local data and targeted solutions, says Twalib Ngoma.
Chronic disease — a neglected priority
Governments and donors must find ways to tackle the rise in non-communicable disease, which can mean reassessing health priorities in developing nations.
News and Features
Cervical cancer control 'achievable for the first time'
Cervical cancer control is feasible in the developing world for the first time, thanks to new screening techniques and HPV vaccination.
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Sri Lanka kidney disease epidemic leaves doctors baffled
An epidemic of kidney disease among farming communities in Sri Lanka is puzzling doctors and researchers.
Information Services
China's Olympian pollution problem
Beijing's air pollution monitoring will be watched during the Olympics and beyond
Kidney disease baffles Sri Lanka doctors
An epidemic of kidney disease among farming communities is puzzling Sri Lankan researchers
