Vaccine drive targets poorest nations in malaria test
In Manhica Mozambique a doctor and prime minister Pascoal Manuel Mocumbi prepares to inject a toddler with a new malaria vaccine. The trial, near 2000 African children, marks a milestone for a Gates Foundation led alliance blending philanthropy, industry profits, and public health aims to curb a disease killing over a million children yearly.
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Global Alliance for Vaccines reshapes child immunization efforts
The Gates backed Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization accelerates vaccination in poor nations. New funds, lower prices, and expanded production bring vaccines to 30 million children, with projections of saving hundreds of thousands of lives and raising questions about sustainable funding and long term market profitability.
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Trans fat labeling to go on food labels nationwide
The FDA will require nutrition labels to list trans fat amounts under saturated fat, allowing consumers to compare products and identify higher risk items. Experts say the change could save thousands of lives annually as producers like Frito-Lay begin removing trans fats and adding content to labels.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Margo Wootan
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Mark McClellan
Tim Willard
National Food Processors Association
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