Simpler, cheaper method of giving rabies vaccine
A simplified economical method of giving rabies vaccine is just as effective as the expensive standard vaccine regimen at stimulating anti-rabies antibodies.

Fighting the scourge of malaria- Africa's No.1 Killer - Magna Carta
Tackling malaria in Africa and bringing the mosquito-borne disease, the number one killer across the continent under control, has become the focus of a number of major projects in several countries.

3M™ ESPE™: Breaking ground in the dental industry - Ngage Public Relations
3M ESPE is not only filling the gaps in the dental industry - it's taking it by storm. For the third consecutive year, 3M ESPE ranks as the most innovative dental company worldwide, according to the Dental Industry Review conducted by The Anaheim Group.

World Bank commits to deepen reforms to benefit middle-income countries in Africa
The World Bank Group has reiterated its commitment to reduce the non-financial costs of doing business with it and to expand the menu of products and services serve middle-income countries (MICs) in Africa better.

Virgin Life Care open their hearts - The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA
The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA received a welcome donation of ten computers from Virgin Life Care to aid the Foundation's efforts in reducing the incidence of heart disease in South Africa.

Rift Valley Fever hits Madagascar
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) has infected more than 400 people in Madagascar, with at least 17 fatalities, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Monkey malaria - the next bird flu?
An expert at the NIH has highlighted the threat of an emergent highly virulent form of malaria, questioning whether the disease has made the jump from animal to man.

UN, partners collaborate to promote Nothing But Nets Campaign
The United Nations, businesses, religious groups and athletes have been collaborating ahead of World Malaria Day today to send insecticide-treated nets to Africa, UN News Service reports.

Malteser International criticises precipitous introduction of new malaria drugs
Cologne/Mahagi - On the occasion of the World Malaria Day, Malteser International criticises the precipitous and badly prepared introduction of new malaria drugs in many parts of the world.

World Malaria Day call to action on indoor residual spraying
Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) is a highly effective method of malaria control recommended by the World Health Organization, but it is underutilized and under-funded.

Global research needed to address a disease without borders
[B. F. (Lee) Hall, MD, PhD, and Anthony S. Fauci, M] The first World Malaria Day, today, April 25, is marked by a new vigour and optimism, and an increased public awareness of malaria as a global health problem, a renewed commitment to control malaria effectively throughout the world, and ambitious calls for malaria elimination and eventual eradication.

Cote d'Ivoire: Rate of malaria infection unchanged despite peace
The number of people infected with and dying from malaria in Cote d'Ivoire has not improved over the last five years, despite the end of the civil war in the country, the head of the country's malaria programme Dr. Moïse San Koffi told IRIN.

Child's sex is associated with the mother's diet
New research by the Universities of Exeter and Oxford provides the first evidence that a child's sex is associated with the mother's diet. Published today (23 April 2008), in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, the study shows a clear link between higher energy intake around the time of conception and the birth of sons.

Can IT fuel the race to the $1,000 human genome?
The impact of IT on next-generation DNA sequencing.

3M South Africa: Think globally, act locally - NGage Public Relations
With a long and distinguished history, 3M has much to celebrate. For years, people around the world have looked to 3M for products and services that solve problems and make their lives easier and better.

X/procure® dominates in pharmacies across the country - Owlhurst Communications
Whilst current economic conditions are challenging, pharmacies across the country realise the efficacy of electronic procurement in saving business' time and money.

Enrich the digestive health of your patients with Nestlé Nutren Fibre - RedCube Agency
Problem: Patients complaining about their bodies not being fully in tune with nature. Solution: Nutren Fibre. Scientifically designed to restore the body's natural rhythm.

Building a network of oncology nurses and practitioners - The Mail Room
This is a key objective of the South African Lymphoma Patient group.

Herceptin helps to erradicate HER2-positive breast tumours when given before surgery - The Mail Room
Herceptin offers women with HER2-positive breast cancer the best chance of a cure

‘Conservative' pharma slow to take advantage of online marketing opportunities
[Dr Sandra Reynolds] While the internet has altered the landscape in the retail sector and revolutionised the airline industry, pharmaceutical companies have been slow to take advantage of the marketing opportunities offered by the internet. However, the same cannot be said of customers, who are increasingly using the web to source information.

Leading ED treatment celebrates five years in South Africa - The Write Agency
Lilly's treatment for erectile dysfunction still market leader

Zimbabwe: Humanitarian operations curtailed by violence
Zimbabwe's post-election violence is hampering the activities of humanitarian organisations and making the country's already dire food situation even more precarious. One-third of the population, or about four million people, are receiving food aid.

Coffee protects some women against breast cancer
Depending on which variant of a certain gene a woman has, a coffee consumption rate of at least two-three cups a day can either reduce the total risk of developing breast cancer or delay the onset of cancer. This is shown in new research from Lund University and Malmo University in Sweden.