Re: SciDev.Net Weekly Update (15 - 21 November 2010)

[Ron Krate]

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Articles published on the SciDev.Net website over the last week: 15 - 21 November 2010
Young African scientists can contribute to Africa’s development Policies should be in place to help young African scientists tackle the continent’s development problems, argues Christopher Chetsanga. News Haiti's cholera epidemic caused by weather, say scientists The popular theory is that UN soldiers brought the disease into the country from Nepal, but unexpected climatic conditions may be to blame. EN | ES | 中文 Expert calls for cholera vaccine roll-out in Haiti A "cheap and effective" cholera vaccine should be rolled out as soon as possible to tackle the epidemic in Haiti, an expert has said. EN | ES Ailing Global Forum for Health Research joins COHRED Two major global health research organisations have announced a merger today following problems that have plagued one of them. EN Policymakers 'frightened' of health research findings A lack of trust and understanding between researchers and policymakers is harming health systems, a conference has heard. EN | 中文 Meeting aims for watershed in health systems research The first global conference on health systems aims to raise its low profile to rival that of biomedical and clinical research. EN Cuba launches next phase of African malaria project Cuba is set to build factories in Africa to produce biolarvicides that can kill disease-carrying mosquito species. EN | ES Nigerian traditional medicine institute at a standstill A funding gap has caused promising drug developments to stop at the Nigerian Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development. Source: Nature EN Pooled earth data a success in Pakistan flood response SERVIR-Himalaya, an earth observation system, helped to avert some disasters during the Pakistan floods. Source: Science EN Other News Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 4–17 November 2010 EN Computer at home improves social inclusion of children ES MORE NEWS Opinions Young African scientists must be able to contribute to development Support for young African scientists is critical if they are to apply their knowledge to socio-economic challenges on the African continent says Christopher Chetsanga. EN Biomed Analysis: What about the health workers? Health workers must be heard in high-level health system improvement meetings, says Priya Shetty. EN MORE OPINIONS Features Biofortified crops ready for developing world debut A range of crops rich in micronutrients will be launched from next year, but is the developing world ready, asks Tatum Anderson? EN | ES Exciting HIV prevention methods on the horizon A microbicide gel showed promise for the first time this year, but a range of HIV prevention could hit shelves in the next few years. Source: The New York Times EN | ES | 中文 MORE FEATURES Coming soon: Nanotechnology for health spotlight This week we put the spotlight on how nanotech can help developing countries improve their healthcare. Leading experts examine the developments, risks and strategies to get the most out of this promising but expensive technology.		Interested in Latin America and the Carribean? Keep up-to-date with the latest news, views and analysis from the region NOTICES Announcements Collaboration opportunity Closing date: 4 December 2010 Learning from the past: Successes and failures with agricultural biotechnologies in developing countries over the last 20 years Closing date: 31 December 2011 MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS Jobs GIS/RS Specialist Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Closing date: 30 November 2011 Experienced Project Coordinator Location: Kenya Closing date: 30 November 2010 Project coordinator Location: Nairobi,Kenya Closing date: 30 November 2010 MORE JOBS HIGHLIGHTS Feedback from the frontline Health workers’ views should be heard for real improvements in healthcare Cholera vaccine hold-up A cholera expert says that the WHO should roll out a promising vaccine as soon as possible Health Systems Research Symposium blog Read T. V. Padma’s blog from last week’s First Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Montreux, Switzerland Commotion in global health research Two forces in global health systems research are to merge Have your say This is your network. Share your views and join the debate with our improved comment facility
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