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WHO recommends against homeopathic treatments for HIV, TB, malaria, influenza, infant diarrhoea

The WHO has warned that people with conditions such as HIV, tuberculosis and malaria should not rely on homeopathic treatments, the BBC reports. The agency was responding to a June letter (full text available here), in which researchers from the Voice of Young Science Network called on the agency "to condemn the promotion of homeopathy for treating TB, infant diarrhoea, influenza, malaria and HIV." 24 Aug 2009 08:27


Health experts discuss counterfeit medicine

An international conference discussing threats of counterfeit medicine and their effects on patients in Africa is underway in Johannesburg. 14 Feb 2008 06:26




Industry news: Sandoz uses ongoing X/Procure® system to promote products

X/procure®, the advertising procurement system directly targeting pharmacists has launched a campaign for Sandoz, one of the world's leading generic pharmaceutical companies. The ongoing campaign has seen four new central nervous system (CNS) products launch into more than 1500 pharmacies countrywide. 6 Sep 2007 12:27


Industry news: Pfizer breaks into generics

To enhance the quality of life of more people in South Africa, Pfizer SA recently launched Pharmacia, focusing exclusively on the provision of original generic medicines to specifically address some of the country's critical disease areas. 23 Aug 2007 15:56


FDA tells drug giant to come clean about Alzheimer's drug

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. has warned a major drug company about misleading the medical profession over a drug for dementia. 16 Aug 2007 10:24


Novartis ruling good news for ARV access

News of the Indian High Court's ruling against Swiss pharmaceutical giant, Novartis, this week, has been welcomed by AIDS activists in the developing world. 14 Aug 2007 08:40


Industry news: Indoor media promoting Cipla Medpro

Tactical washroom advertising showcases Cipla's consumer and prescription medicines in Netcare Hospitals. 16 Jul 2007 09:45


Industry news: Thebe Pharmaceuticals focuses on the supply of cost effective treatment

Thebe Pharmaceuticals is offering a wide range of branded ethical, generic and niche complimentary medicines and wants its probiotic product to be on top of the list. 29 Jun 2007 11:44


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