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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
Opinions and Analysis
Mobile phones can help manage diseases
Mobile phones can improve health services and provide help for displaced patients during political crises, say Richard Lester and Sarah Karanja.
1 December 2008
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Source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Vietnam is improving science communication
Other countries could learn from Vietnam's progress on communicating science and risk, says Son Kim Phan.
27 November 2008
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Tropical-chronic diseases link 'could inform health policy'
19 November 2008
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Priority review vouchers might not be the way forward
18 November 2008
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine
Policy Briefs
Integrating HIV, food security and nutrition policies
Recommendations for governments, civil society and international partners on addressing food and nutrition concerns in the context of HIV.
13 August 2008
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Source: UNAIDS
Controlling TB requires public awareness
An assessment of national tuberculosis policies in select countries emphasises the need for more public engagement.
27 June 2007
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Source: Open Society Institute
News and Features
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 20 November–3 December
Nigerian children can't access bednets, goats are a good model for HIV infection, Nestlé blames animal feed for milk contamination, and more.
3 December 2008
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Argentina signs yet more science cooperation agreements
New commitments with Germany and several African nations bring Argentina's tally on science cooperation agreements to around 100.
2 December 2008
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Information Services
Foodborne diseases: counting the bodies
A WHO initiative aims to quantify the global burden of foodborne disease, says Arie Havelaar
Rapid diagnostic tests: The way forward?
Rapid diagnostic tests may present a quick and easy-to-use solution for improved malaria diagnosis
