AstraZeneca opens new facility for TB research; Drug lead expected by 2006
THE Swedish pharma major AstraZeneca has accelerated its efforts on finding new treatments for TB by opening up a new multi million dollar discovery and research facility in Bangalore.

Eli Lilly unveils global partnership to battle MDR TB
Eli Lilly and Company announced the launch of the first comprehensive effort to fight the spread of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), a serious international public health threat, particularly in developing countries.

BACFO secures world-class quality certifications
BACFO Pharmaceuticals (India) Ltd, a leading research-based ayurvedic healthcare products manufacturer, has become the first company in Asia to secure the most stringent international quality certifications.

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