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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
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.
Obesity researchers must understand how capitalism works
To stem the spread of obesity, we must study the web of commercial interests and strategies driving it, says Jonathan Wells.
Policy Briefs
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
Addressing health policy in Myanmar
The challenge of setting policy priorities for infectious diseases in Myanmar's current political climate.
27 June 2007
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Source: PLoS Medicine
News and Features
South Asia News in brief: 11–23 July 2008
Science education in Bangladesh needs an overhaul, switching to natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions, antibodies provide immunity to filariasis, and more.
23 July 2008
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Obesity research 'needs a multi-disciplinary approach'
A multi-disciplinary research approach is needed to tackle the obesity pandemic created by changing dietary patterns, researchers say.
23 July 2008
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Scientists tackle DNA barcoding 'resistance'
23 July 2008
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