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 New treatment and possible vaccine for multi drug-resistant TBIrish researchers working on tuberculosis have developed treatment strategies which could be effective against the multi-drug-resistant strain of the disease. Head of the TB Immunology Lab in Trinity ... Read more |
€2m prize for breakthrough in vaccine storage or transport welcomed
A new prize-fund of two million euro for scientists working on vaccines has been welcomed by a leading
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[UPDATED April 23] UN FAO FAO Food Price Index (April 5; forthcoming: May 3, 2012). After eight consecutive
Mentoring young men to prevent violence against women
Sometimes when you want to fix a problem, you just need to go at it from a new direction. That’s the
Ireland to promote African trade and investment through innovative Agri-food development fund
Ireland's Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore said today that the Irish
Horn of Africa: EU to fund disaster preparedness as crisis continues
On Friday (March 16), the European Commission launched a major new disaster preparedness initiative for
Women of Timor-Leste finding their own way to pursue equality
A greater recognition of work being done by women in Timor Leste is needed by those in the international
Battle for legitimacy in Kosovo escalates
On January 7th, the feast of the Christian Orthodox celebration of Christmas, Serbian Prime Minister
Public-private partnerships needed to tackle big issues - EU Commissioner tells Gates
Collaboration between public and private initiatives is central to the fight against disease and poverty,
USD800m public-private initiative against neglected tropical diseases launched
[LONDON] A major public-private initiative to control or eliminate at least ten neglected tropical diseases
Prospects for EU development aid
As the economic crisis deepens in Europe, reaching budget targets for overseas development is ambitious
Seed management improving food security in Mozambique
Mozambique is one of the “least developed countries” in the world according to EuropeAid. One of
Political will must be mobilised to implement and extend UN climate deal - Mary Robinson
Agreement reached at the UN climate conference in Durban this month has been welcomed by former Irish
Drought response lesson one: water, seeds and fodder are better than food
[DAKAR] Move away from “food-first” responses and lay more stress on water and livelihoods; intervene
Ireland committed to the rights of women and girls affected by conflict - Gilmore
A national plan to help prevent violence against women in war-torn countries was launched recently in
Irish medical charity hopes to put itself out of business
A wheelchair made from a deck-chair, cardboard plaster casts and sedatives only available to wealthy
Female genocide? The missing women and girls of India and China
Over two million women and girls go missing in India and China every year. In both countries, excess
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