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August 30, 2002
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNIZATION NEWS
"EU to Provide 200 Million Euros to Fight AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis" Agence France Presse (www.afp.com/english/home) (08/29/02)
The European Commission recommended this week providing 200 million euros to develop new drugs and vaccines against HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. The commission noted that the funds will be used in a joint effort of EU member states, Norway, developing nations, and the pharmaceutical industry. The proposal will be presented at the World Summit on Sustainable Development being held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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