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Controversy dogs sickle cell drug promise
The progress of a promising herbal-based drug for sickle cell anaemia could be under threat as the companies involved are surrounded by allegations of corruption. SciDev.Net reports in a special news article.
News
South–South industrial centre opens in Egypt
Egypt has set up a South–South cooperation centre to promote technology transfer and industrial development.
3 July 2008
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 19 June–3 July
Kenya and Nigeria prepare cassava crop trials, DRC to benefit first from US$5 billion hydro project, yaws disease still a threat, and more.
3 July 2008
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Powerful new tool to diagnose drug-resistant TB
2 July 2008
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Features
Solar power takes off in Kenya
Small-scale solar power is taking off in Kenya due to its ease and cost-effectiveness — a welcome change from costly, unreliable electricity.
17 June 2008
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Source: East African Standard
Mutant wheat aiding Kenya food security
A mutant strain of drought-resistant wheat is contributing to Kenya's food security, enabling the use of land previously unsuited to cultivation.
20 May 2008
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Source: International Atomic Energy Agency
Editorial
Time to turn words into deeds on health research
African ministers have committed themselves to a set of actions to boost health research in their countries. Now they must implement them.
27 June 2008 | EN
Opinions
Africa should invest in GMOs for small farmers
Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.
Help the poor lift yields to fight food price rises
Small farmers could beat increasing prices in food and fertiliser by producing more of their own crops at lower cost, argues William Dar.
18 June 2008
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Surgery is cheap and effective, but donors neglect it
10 June 2008
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Source: PLoS Medicine
