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We continue to launch new programs and expand partnerships in China, to help address health and development challenges facing China and the rest of the world.

Low-cost Japanese encephalitis vaccine The Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine manufactured in China according to international quality standards, has benefited millions of people in poverty-stricken areas thanks to its low cost, which is a fraction of the cost of other Japanese encephalitis vaccines.

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An effective, affordable contraceptive implant Levoplant, manufactured in China, is a three-year contraceptive implant that is safe, inexpensive and highly effective. Read more

High-yield rice varieties
The Green Super Rice project develops high-yield rice varieties for use in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, which require less pesticide, fertilizer or water.

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Passive vaccine refrigeration equipment Vaccines need to be kept at low temperatures to maintain their safety and effectiveness. It’s a great challenge to deliver the life-saving vaccines to the impoverished rural areas that lack the infrastructure. Arktek™, a Chinese-developed refrigeration device, can keep vaccines at appropriate temperatures for a month or more using just ice. Read more

Meeting the global demand for oral polio vaccine To meet the demand for OPV and drive down the cost, we invested in a Chinese biopharmaceutical company in 2011 to support the expansion of its OPV production from 80 million to 240 million doses annually. Read more

Improving Tef Cultivation The development of small-to-medium-scale machinery can help improve the cultivation of tef, which is one of the most important staple foods in Ethiopia. These machines increase the efficiency of land preparation, planting, harvesting, threshing, and cleaning the grain. Read more
Innovate circumcision to help reduce the risk of HIV infection
The Chinese-developed Shang Ring, a disposable male circumcision device, could help millions of African men reduce their risk of contracting HIV.

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Low-cost HPV rapid screening The Chinese-manufactured careHPV™ (HPV rapid screening technology) is used to test human papillomavirus, which is the main cause of cervical cancer. The test has high accuracy rate—comparable to that of the most expensive screening technologies but at a fraction of the cost. Read more

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