Malaria drug prices to be slashed

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Updated July 18, 2008 10:21:35

Former U.S President Bill Clinton has unveiled a deal with six Chinese and Indian companies to cut a key malaria drug's price by a third, and reduce its price volatility.

Presenter: Timothy McDonald
Speakers: Murali Sama, IPCA Pharmaceauticals; Jack De Groot, Caritas

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