The very evident flaws in India`s polio eradication programme launched in the 1980s are indicative of the fact that bodies at the international (UNICEF) and the national level (i e, the Indian government) have failed in their primary task of controlling child mortality rates. Similar experiences have been reported from other countries. The UNICEF needs to rededicate itself anew to the health-related goals that form a vital part of the millennium development goals, by reaching out to groups and organisations operating at the grassroot level.

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Asia-Pacific Pharmaceuticals

Vol. 40, Issue No. 51, 17 Dec, 2005

Manu N Kulkarni

A recent conference on pharmaceuticals discussed business issues like phase III clinical trials, counterfeiting of drugs and cutting edge R&D for drug companies, but the disease scenario of the Asia-Pacific region was missing, as also the drug discovery and R&D challenges to address them.

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Budgeting for Health

Vol. 40, Issue No. 19, 07 May, 2005

Manu N Kulkarni

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Drug Makers, Providers and Users

Vol. 39, Issue No. 50, 11 Dec, 2004

Manu N Kulkarni

A conference recently held in Mumbai highlighted the emerging drug scenario, focusing on the discovery-to-delivery process, IPRs, and the benefits of building alliances in the pharmaceuticals industry. However, the issue of clinical trials, which is of great importance in India given its significance as a clinical trials destination, was not discussed extensively at the meet.

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Biotechnology: Policing or Regulating?

Vol. 39, Issue No. 46-47, 13 Nov, 2004

Manu N Kulkarni

how and who will test the GM seeds and who will prosecute dubious GM seed Biotechnology: Policing sellers under the provisions of Seeds Act. Risk assessment of GM is a complex process. In US where GM crops like maize or Regulating?