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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Functioning public health systems are critical to managing disease treatment and control in developing countries, where access to care and medicine is often poor.
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Opinions and Analysis
Biomed Analysis: Mothers' health needs targeted science
Maternal health needs a new, pragmatic, research-led approach targeted specifically for developing countries, says Priya Shetty.
23 October 2009
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Long-term effects of undernutrition must not be ignored
Understanding the long-term consequences of undernutrition in early life is essential for health policy, says Cesar G. Victora.
8 October 2009
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Source: The Lancet
Home-grown vaccines are crucial for public health
23 September 2009
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Policy Briefs
Reducing the adverse health effects of climate change
Enhancing disease surveillance and response and improving environmental conditions can help reduce negative health impacts of climate change.
9 September 2009
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Source: The Bulletin of the WHO
Better research capacity means better decision-making
Building local research capacity can lead to more effective decision-making based on scientific findings in mother and newborn health.
6 February 2009
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Source: Towards 4+5
News and Features
Diarrhoea kills over a million over-fives each year
Deaths from diarrhoea in over-five-year-olds far exceed established estimates, according to a new study.
30 October 2009
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Surge in vaccine research fails to reach neediest
Millions of children are missing out on the fruits of an explosion in vaccine development because they are too difficult to reach.
22 October 2009
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Peru: Complementary medicine 'cost effective'
22 October 2009
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Smart lenses make spectacles accessible to millions
6 October 2009
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Practical Guides
How to report a disease outbreak or pandemic
Sensationalism is no substitute for sound science when reporting disease outbreaks, say Fang Xuanchang, Jia Hepeng and Katherine Nightingale.
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