Sonia Shah

science journalist and author

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Science journalist and author of The Fever: How Malaria Has Ruled Humankind for 500,000 Years

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Two decades ago, the World Health Organization and other public agencies were the leaders in improving health in the developing world and battling the private sector on issues like…

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Is the Private Sector Changing Global Health Priorities?

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