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Indonesia Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases
Local scientists say that their research should be incorporated into plans to combat neglected tropical diseases in Indonesia.
Fast-Breeding Insect Devastates Java’s Rice
Java could lose up to six million tons of rice in 2014, unless something is done immediately to regulate and reduce pesticide use, James J. Fox warns.
Indonesia’s Economy Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases
According to a recent study, neglected tropical diseases could potentially undermine promising economic and development gains in Indonesia.
South-East Asia Embraces Carbon-Tracking Calculator
An app which helps make predictions of the impact of government policies on climate change is gaining popularity across Asia.
Global Partnership To Fight Infectious Disease Launched
A global initiative was launched last month to accelerate progress toward a world safe and secure from the threat of infectious disease.
Recommendations For Safer Childbirth In Indonesia
A joint report by U.S. and Indonesian experts has provided recommendations to improve the survival of mothers and newborns in Indonesia.
How Can Asia Protect Its Water Resources?
The economic rise of countries in Asia has created serious pressure on their water supplies, writes Justine Doody.
Five Female Chemists Win TWAS Awards
Five chemists from Indonesia, Jamaica, Nigeria, Uzbekistan and Yemen have won at the second Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World.
Study: Tripling Tobacco Taxes Could Prevent 200m Premature Deaths
Tripling tobacco tax globally would prevent 200 million premature deaths this century from lung cancer and other diseases, researchers say.
