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Hilleman Lab In Talks With Indian Vaccine Makers For Tech Transfer
Hilleman Laboratories, a global vaccine development initiative set up by UK-based biomedical research charity Wellcome Trust and US-drug multinational Merck and Co., is in talks with at least a couple of Indian vaccine manufacturers and government institutions to license out its technologies, including a low-cost Meningitis vaccine and heat-stable Rotavirus vaccine. The technology transfer deals, once signed and implemented, will make the Indian companies global supplier of these novel vaccines.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- South Asia
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Neglected No More
Dr. BT Slingsby, founder and CEO of the Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) fund, is passionate about using Japanese research knowhow to help tackle the most challenging public health issues of the day.
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Vodacom to Scale Up M-Health in South Africa
Eye sight screening, hearing tests, proper heart checks, patient care and round-the-clock pregnancy monitoring – these are just some of the functions that can now be done with a smart phone. These next generation health solutions were launched at GovTech, SITA’s pre-eminent South African ICT conference, and are powered by Vodacom Business’ fixed and mobile infrastructure.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Psychology of Technology: Health solutions are effective only if the perspectives of all stakeholders are taken into account
While technology can be an important enabler in strengthening the implementation of health care systems and scaling up, there are prerequisites for it to be successful. Some of the most important factors that influence the success of a technology are acceptability, ease of use, flexibility, managing vested interests and collaborative development effort.
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NexThought Monday – Tech Done Right to Do Good: As The Tech Awards turn 15, how to stay cutting edge in a world of u-turns
Technology is at the heart of many interventions in the lives of the poor and under-served. The Tech Awards celebrate and support these innovations, and will celebrate their 15th anniversary in November. NextBillion is serving as a media partner for the Awards, and Scott Anderson spoke with their director, Leslie Zane, about the past, present and future of the competition, and how it stays cutting edge.
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- Technology
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Cervix ‘Selfies’ Help Diagnose Cancer Among High-Risk, Low-Income Women
Cervical cancer is one of the deadliest cancers among women, but also one of the most preventable, yet low-income patients often don’t have access to effective diagnostic measures.
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Boost for Global Health as UK and China Agree £2 Billion of Healthcare Trade and Investment Deals
More than £2 billion of healthcare trade deals and collaborations have been signed between Chinese and UK companies, universities and organisations during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Britain.
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A New Smartphone App Is Revolutionizing Eye Care in Developing Countries
Though there are more cell phones than toilets in the world, many eye care health workers are still slogging away filling out patient details on paper forms, taking days to transfer files, and not having time to follow up with patients after surgery. One nonprofit has come up with a solution.
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- Health Care
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