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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Infectious diseases are responsible for one in two deaths in developing countries, where poverty, limited access to health care, drug resistance and a changing environment make populations particularly vulnerable.
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Opinions and Analysis
Time to count the burden of foodborne disease
Many people suffer or die from foodborne disease each year — but how many? Arie Havelaar believes a WHO initiative will find out.
17 November 2008
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Microbiology has much to offer climate change science
Rising temperatures, which promote algal blooms and the spread of pathogens, are setting a new agenda for microbiologists, says Bernard Dixon.
27 October 2008
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Back to basics for malaria research
13 October 2008
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Source: Nature
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
Health funding 'does not reflect real needs'
A study finds that infectious diseases receive a disproportionately large amount of funding from the WHO.
Medic charged with unauthorised drug trials in Malawi
Authorities have uncovered what they say are illegal and unsupervised drug trials on HIV positive cancer patients in Malawi.
12 November 2008
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Dengue mosquito eggs 'can survive under dry conditions'
7 November 2008
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