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The global impact of the female condom
When Debby Herbenick met a friend and former colleague for lunch at the end of last year, it was only natural the conversation would turn to sex.
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Nigeria: Doctors Strike – Hospitals Take to Free Medicals
An ongoing nationwide by doctors has prompted private practice and nongovernment agencies to step into healthcare to bridge gulfs let wide open when doctors walked out July 1.
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iClinic Healthcare looks to raise Rs 25 cr to fund expansion
Online healthcare provider iClinic Healthcare is in talks with investors to raise Rs 25 crore to fund its expansion in India.
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India’s new government vows clampdown on healthcare graft
India's health minister called for tougher laws on Tuesday after a media report alleged that laboratories had offered kickbacks to doctors who referred patients to their diagnostic centres.
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How to Be an International Dealmaker: Market nudges are building global vaccine markets
Vaccines are effective and relatively inexpensive health interventions but, for a variety of reasons, many potential vaccines are never developed, distributed or tailored to work effectively in the Global South. Recent risk reduction measures, however, show promise toward reducing vaccine prices and increasing access while engaging manufacturers and stimulating innovation in the market.
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Philips introduces innovative ultra-mobile ultrasound system ‘VISIQ’ in Nigeria
Royal Philips unveiled its new ultra-mobile ultrasound system to the Nigerian market during the Lagos leg of its annual pan-African Cairo to Cape Town Roadshow.
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Epistem to roll out tuberculosis test following new agreement
The biotechnology form has agreed a collaboration and funding deal with the Global Health Investment Fund to help launch its tuberculosis diagnostic platform.
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Strawberry flavoured condoms a hit
NEW flavoured Protector Plus condoms with a sleeker and more stylish packaging have been introduced on the market, replacing the old Protector Plus condoms.
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