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HIV Fears Rise Over Condom Shortage in States

At least six states are facing a severe shortage of condoms distributed under the government's AIDS control programme, giving rise to a public health concern over the risk of HIV infections spreading.

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The Times of India (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care

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Sub-Saharan Africa

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public health

Stanford Launches Major Effort to Expedite Vaccine Discovery with $50 Million Grant

The funding will establish the Stanford Human Systems Immunology Center, and will accelerate efforts to develop vaccines for the world's most deadly infectious diseases.

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Stanford Medicine (link opens in a new window)

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Education, Health Care

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research, vaccines

Press Release: Four Initiatives From Across Africa Win Share of Global $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award

Organisations from South Africa, Zambia, Kenya and Uganda recognised by GSK and Save the Children for innovations proven to help reduce deaths in under-fives.

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PharmiWeb.com (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care, Technology

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Sub-Saharan Africa

International Health Activists Criticise President Obama’s Attempts to Undermine India’s IPR

US President Barack Obama’s comments during the India-US CEO Forum in New Delhi on Monday January 26 with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have drawn harsh criticism from international health activists. The activists have called upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stand strong against US pressure to change its pro-public health patent laws.

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Pharmabiz (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care

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international trade, public health

UK University Ranking Reveals Global Health Neglect

The United Kingdom’s top medical research universities spend just two per cent of their health research budgets on work related to health in developing countries, according to a study launched last week.

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Science and Development Network (link opens in a new window)

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Education, Health Care

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Europe & Eurasia

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research

Mental Health Is a Global Issue – Here’s How Neuroscience Can Cross International Boundaries

Neuroscience holds the key to understanding the brain – and to developing more effective treatments for people with mental health disorders.

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The Conversation (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care

Innovative Biometric Payment Technology for Ebola Response Workers Launched

The Government of Sierra Leone through the National Ebola Response Centre (NERC) has this week launched a national exercise to implement the revised Hazard Policy aimed at re-classifying Ebola Response Workers (ERWs) based on real risks and further ensuring fiduciary sustainability and compliance.

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UNDP in Sierra Leone (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care

Region

Sub-Saharan Africa

4 Innovations On mHealth and POC Devices

There has been much talk about innovations in mobile health technologies among the international aid community in recent years. But now there’s a new kid on the block.

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Devex (link opens in a new window)

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Health Care

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healthcare technology