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WHO unveils report on NTDs in Geneva

16/01/2013 ANA 0

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a comprehensive report on neglected tropical diseases heralding a new phase in the fight against the diseases. The report Sustaining the drive to overcome the global impact of […]

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Emerging economies drive frugal innovation

15/01/2013 ANA 0

A host of new and reliable low-cost medical devices specially adapted to needs of low- and middle-income countries is on the way, driven by increased demand for cost-effective health care. Ajanthy Arasaratnam and Gary Humphreys […]

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In Chad, anatomy of a vaccination campaign

15/01/2013 ANA 0

Four of Toma Mamout’s seven children died young, one from polio. Her loss became Ms. Mamout’s calling – working to encourage mothers in Chad to vaccinate their children. Ms. Mamout is a community outreach volunteer […]

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MALI: Panic in Mopti as rebels move southward

13/01/2013 ANA 0

Following the takeover by Islamist rebels of Konna, a town 55km from Mopti in central Mali, hundreds of residents are fleeing to areas further south, according to eye-witnesses. A spokesman for militant group Ansar Dine […]

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