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The latest news on tropical disease research, as assembled by the TropIKA.net editorial team.
1 Dec 2008
Tropical disease research: journal examines the role of TDR
The UN Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases is the subject of a series of articles in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Source: PLoS NTDs
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1 Dec 2008
Modest rise reported in industry research on infectious diseases of poverty
The body representing the international pharmaceutical industry reports an increase in the number of projects seeking to develop new drugs for ‘developing world diseases’ but there are still only 11 projects worldwide on neglected infections.
Source: International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations
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26 Nov 2008
Using ‘spy planes’ to help rural health care
An exciting new approach to the transport of clinical samples is being tested in South Africa.
Source: Medical Chronicle
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26 Nov 2008
International workshop aims to boost public engagement work in developing countries
A meeting in South Africa seeks to build bridges between scientists and policymakers.
Source: Wellcome Trust; Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies
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25 Nov 2008
River blindness: resurgence fears in Côte d’Ivoire
An increase is reported in the number of Simulium black flies which transmit onchocerciasis.
Source: Mail & Guardian; New York Times
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25 Nov 2008
India moves towards a national partnership to fight TB
An encouraging meeting of stakeholder organizations has been held in New Delhi.
Source: TropIKA
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24 Nov 2008
Massive haul of fake drugs seized in Southeast Asia
Interpol confiscates $6.65 million worth of counterfeit, malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS drugs.
Source: Bloomberg.com
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24 Nov 2008
Finding new ways to produce key antimalarial
The Artemisinin Enterprise holds its conference.
Source: Roll Back Malaria Partnership; BBC
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19 Nov 2008
Indigenous peoples at higher risk of tuberculosis
International gathering in Canada hears of the need for TB control to reach out to disadvantaged groups.
Source: CNW Group; Canadian Press
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18 Nov 2008
Massive malaria vaccine trial to begin within weeks
RTS,S vaccine will undergo clinical trials in 16,000 children in seven African countries.
Source: Associated Press
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