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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
How governments define the priorities and parameters for action within their health systems can profoundly affect a country's population — especially in developing countries where the disease burden is often high.
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Opinions and Analysis
Tropical-chronic diseases link 'could inform health policy'
Understanding how neglected tropical diseases affect chronic diseases can help inform health policies, say Peter Hotez and Abdallah Daar.
19 November 2008
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
The media is crucial in the global fight for health
The media can help in the global fight against disease, both as a watchdog for poor practices, and a champion for successful research.
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
Uganda to match health research to local needs
Tailoring health research so it targets the country's health needs is a major goal of a new project at Uganda's largest university.
5 January 2009
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Obama brings internationalist outlook to US science
The world's poor are likely to benefit from key science-related appointments in the president-elect's administration.
22 December 2008
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Mbeki's HIV/AIDS policies 'caused 365,000 deaths'
26 November 2008
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Source: International Herald Tribune
