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Science 18 July 1997:
Vol. 277. no. 5324, p. 309
DOI: 10.1126/science.277.5324.309
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MALARIA RESEARCH:
Global Initiative Takes Shape Slowly

Richard Gallagher

THE HAGUE—Leaders of the world's wealthiest biomedical and financial aid organizations met here last week to discuss how they might pay for a new assault on malaria. The meeting followed the lead of a gathering of scientists, held last January in Dakar, Senegal, which called for a cooperative effort to aid scientists and build up research networks in Africa. The U.S. participants were eager to create a "common pot" of funds and joint peer review of proposals. Both ideas received a cool reception. Participants agreed to continue a loose-knit coalition and to meet again in 6 months.

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