African countries with their partners in research and the African pharmaceutical sector are taking steps to reshape the future of pharmaceutical research, medicines access and production for the continent. This is a response to the rapid evolution of the pharmaceutical innovation landscape seen in new trade rules, inter-governmental agreements and the promise of...
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Commitment, money and innovation can reduce high mortality rates By Stephanie Urdang In an otherwise grim outlook for Africa’s hopes of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) there is some good news. Rwanda is very likely to meet the MDG targets for child and maternal mortality, and will possibly be one of few...
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