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26 October 2006
WHO/Gary Hampton
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Diagnostics for tuberculosis: An untapped market
25 October 2006 -- A significant untapped global market exists for more effective and affordable tests to diagnose tuberculosis in low and middle income countries – where most TB cases today occur. 1.7 million people a year die from TB, many because the infection goes undiagnosed, or is diagnosed too late to be cured. A new report, Diagnostics for Tuberculosis: global demand and market potential shows how investment in improved tests could bolster TB control efforts.
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Tuberculosis
Increased influenza vaccine production needed, says WHO
23 October 2006 -- WHO's new Global pandemic influenza action plan to increase vaccine supply addresses the potential large vaccine shortage of several billion doses. The plan calls for an increase in seasonal influenza vaccine use and vaccine production capacity, as well as further research and development to design more potent and effective vaccines.
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Global Action Plan [pdf 519kb]
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