All developing world articles
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BusinessDeveloping countries sidelined in Covid-19 vaccine scramble
Lack of funds and local manufacturing capacity has prevented Covax from competing with wealthier nations’ self-interest
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FeatureAccess to drugs: a failure of pharma?
Many people around the world are either unable to afford the drugs they need, or their conditions have not been addressed by pharma R&D. Sarah Houlton investigates
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ResearchAncient whirligig toy inspires cheap, modern centrifuge
People-powered centrifuge can separate blood samples in minutes
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ResearchFreeze-dried cell parts for hassle-free molecule manufacturing
‘Just add water’ reaction pellets allow drugs and vaccines to be produced without special equipment or training
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OpinionHow to solve global health inequality
Our skills as scientists hold the answer, says the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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OpinionHealing the world
Will GSK’s move towards licensing patents in developing countries, rather than rigidly defending them, improve access to medicines?
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NewsDeveloping countries look to greater scientific cooperation
Increasing the number of collaborations between developing nations should help to build their research bases