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28 May 2010

Public searches now possible of database of global R&D funding

Access to data from the G-FINDER survey will help funders and product developers better understand where funding gaps lie and how their investments fit into the global picture.
Source: George Institute
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22 Feb 2010

In brief

TropIKA.net looks at some recent news reports on the infectious diseases of poverty.
Source: Media reports
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27 May 2009

Learning from the lessons of tropical disease history

A series of ‘webinars’ is taking place online.
Source: TropIKA.net
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20 May 2009

Guinea worm case numbers continue to fall

The Carter Centre says that dracunculiasis (guinea worm disease), which hit an all time low in case numbers last year, is continuing its decline. Eradication of the disease is in sight.
Source: Carter Centre
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8 Dec 2008

Guinea worm eradication draws closer

More funds are pledged and case numbers hit an all-time low. Most cases are now in just one country – Sudan.
Source: Carter Center; BBC
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2 Oct 2008

Guinea worm: new funding initiative will benefit five African nations

Guinea worm disease ‘could be eradicated within five years.’
Source: UK Department for International Development
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