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Arctic Waters Could Hold Secret to Creating Life-Saving Drugs
It is early afternoon on board the "Helmer Hanssen," and the Arctic sun is already starting to set. Near the back of the ship, two people dressed in orange rain slickers are anxiously waiting. Any minute now, the ship's lines will pull taut, and a green mesh bag will be back up on deck.
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- Europe & Eurasia
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India Business Group Urges Laws for ICT Adoption in Healthcare
The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has suggested the introduction of laws and bylaws mandating the adoption of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in the healthcare sector.
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- Health Care
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Viewpoint: What Africa Really Needs to Fight Ebola and Other Emerging Diseases: Anti-Corruption Efforts
As Ebola’s death toll surpasses 8,000 people, well-intentioned individuals have been suggesting different strategies to contain the crisis. Many of these recommendations have included the use of modern technologies like cell phones, coupled with innovations such as a global rapid response team. But more than anything, what Africa really needs is simply more investment in its people and its basic health care infrastructure, along with reduced corruption—making sure that the money sent to lay the foundations of public health actually goes where it is supposed to.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Used Sanitary Napkins Pose Serious Health Hazards
Women’s menstrual hygiene products are becoming a public health and environmental menace, raising questions on how they can be disposed safely.
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- South Asia
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- public health
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China Approves New Polio Vaccine, Shows Innovative Muscle
China has approved a new polio vaccine, the first of its kind to be produced in the country, a month after local authorities gave the green light for a home-grown Ebola vaccine amid Beijing's push to become a world leader in producing innovative drugs.
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Britain’s CDC Invests $48 Million in Narayana Hrudayalaya
British government-owned development finance institution CDC has invested $48 million in Bengaluru-based Narayana Hrudayalaya hospital chains for a minority share.
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- Europe & Eurasia
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Viewpoint: No, Climate Change Is Not the Biggest Risk to Global Health
Climate change will cause all sorts of problems for humans in the future. It could cause mass migration and conflict as people flee flooded homes or arid farmland, and fight over ever more scarce resources. It’ll mean economic slowdown as industries are hit and societies cough up the money required to adapt to the new world. Climate change will even affect your health.
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Choice Exists, Even in Slums: How a Yelp-like model can benefit low-income communities
The founder and CEO of TulaLens says a recent pilot project shows that choice exists in urban low-income settings, and crowdsourcing information can potentially be a powerful tool in these communities. The next issue for TulaLens is how to expand its reach.
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- Health Care, Technology
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