WHO calls for revolution in medical affairs

A report by WHO research director Dr. Tikki Pang advocates a much greater cooperation between national health systems, universities and pharmaceutical companies because as currently constituted, the world's health care infrastructure allows for the sharing of only a tiny percentage of medical research. The report proposes a number of ways by which pre-existing health research could be disseminated to needy countries at a minimum cost. Financial Times (London) (subscription required) (11/12)