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		<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/feature-stories-2011.shtml</link>
		<description>Get the latest on Novartis through recent headlines, feature stories and videos.</description>
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			<title>Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez discusses opportunities for innovation in manufacturing: A defining moment for ‘Made in the USA’</title>
			<link>http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/05/11/defining-moment-for-made-usa/KOLkqfrHeebGGBtmjzxKMK/story.html</link>
			<description>"I believe the US manufacturing sector is at a critical point in history. Some people tend to focus on the negative headlines, like a recent study that found 55 percent of Americans think manufacturing is becoming weak and unstable. And while it’s true that around 1,300 manufacturing jobs were lost every day over the last 12 years, I see several opportunities for a shift that is starting to emerge". </description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Be Healthy: the first company-wide health and well-being initiative at Novartis</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruIJCvBjcPo</link>
			<description>As a healthcare company, Novartis recognizes that employees are an integral part of the company's success and a healthy workforce underpins business growth. The "Be Healthy" initiative, first introduced in 2011, has expanded to include all Novartis associates across 140 countries.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>FT Bowen Craggs Index 2012</title>
			<link>http://bowencraggs.com/ftindex</link>
			<description>Bowen Craggs ranks Novartis No.8 in its 6th annual index of corporate web effectiveness, making it the second healthcare company on the list.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis named #3 Most Valuable Swiss Brand 2012</title>
			<link>http://interbrandonline.com/bestswissbrands/</link>
			<description>Novartis named #3 Most Valuable Swiss Brand 2012 by Interbrand/Bilanz with a brand value of CHF 6.8 billion.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Sandoz to acquire Fougera Pharmaceuticals, becoming the number one generic dermatology medicines company globally and in the US</title>
			<link>http://novcont05d.na.novartis.net/newsroom/media-releases/en/2012/1605231.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis has signed a definitive agreement to acquire specialty dermatology generics company Fougera Pharmaceuticals. Under the terms of the agreement, Novartis will acquire the business, which is based in Melville, New York, for USD 1.525 billion in an all-cash transaction.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Q1 2012 media release</title>
			<link>http://novcont05d.na.novartis.net/newsroom/media-releases/en/2012/1605231.shtml</link>
			<description>Pharmaceuticals and Alcon performed strongly in the first quarter; overall Group results impacted by expected challenges</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Leo and Kya, friends against malaria, are telling the story about malaria in Africa</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16plJGNvJX8</link>
			<description>Leo and Kya are very good friends. Kya is from Africa, and one day, she was telling Leo about malaria in Africa ... Help raise awareness, educate your children and join the fight against malaria!</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The need for progress: what if?</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzaNQG6CVeg&amp;list=UUSg28bDoEVjVegY4-htQM7A&amp;feature=plcp</link>
			<description>What if questions have always driven human progress. With today's health challenges, medical progress is more important than ever.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis commitment to the research and treatment of rare diseases highlighted in Medical Marketing &amp; Media</title>
			<link>http://www.mmm-online.com/orphan-drugs-small-is-the-new-big/article/233445/</link>
			<description>A target of 300 endocrinologists seems pretty specific. And small. After all, health headlines often focus on broad issues, like the 78 million obese adults or the 26 million Americans with diabetes.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis launches the Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia (CCLE) to catalogue world's cancer cell lines</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2012/1597980.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis and the Broad Institute have developed a cancer cell line encyclopedia that catalogues the genetic and molecular profiles of almost 1,000 human cancer cell lines used in drug research and development. Results of the collaboration, published in the journal Nature and released in advance online today[1], may allow scientists around the world to use this information to improve cancer clinical trial design and further cancer research.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Brand-Finance’s Top 500 most valuable global brand 2012</title>
			<link>http://brandirectory.com/league_tables/table/global-500-2012</link>
			<description>Novartis ranked as one of the “Global 500 most valuable brands” and one of the top brands in the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez receives “CEO in Action” award and discusses diversity in Profiles in Diversity Journal</title>
			<link>http://www.diversityjournal.com/7695-joseph-jimenez-novartis-ag/</link>
			<description>Mr. Jimenez was recognized for his commitment and engagement in Novartis Diversity &amp; Inclusion initiatives.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2012</title>
			<link>http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/most-admired/2012/industries/43.html</link>
			<description>Novartis again ranked top pharmaceutical company in Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2012</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis works for patients with rare diseases</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2012/02/novartis-works-for-patients-with-rare-diseases.shtml</link>
			<description>From pioneering Novartis medicines used by patients worldwide to treat rare forms of cancer to potential medical breakthroughs now undergoing clinical testing, our commitment to rare diseases has never been stronger. Underscoring that commitment, Novartis headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, will host the RE(ACT) Congress, the first international congress on research of rare and orphan diseases, from February 29 to March 2.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Watch how Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture worked together to develop a child-friendly antimalarial</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lXsHTkw5Dc&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>One child dies from malaria every minute, so a child-friendly medicine against the disease is critical. Novartis and MMV began working together in 2003 to develop the first pediatric formulation for an artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) against malaria.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Delivery of child-friendly antimalarial hits the 100 million mark</title>
			<link>http://www.mmv.org/newsroom/press-releases/delivery-child-friendly-antimalarial-hits-100-million-mark</link>
			<description>In 2009, Novartis and MMV launched the first child friendly artemisinin-combination therapy (ACT),  meeting the calls from UNICEF and the WHO for age-appropriate medicines. Three years after launch, deliveries of this child-friendly antimalarial hit the 100 million mark.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Treating leprosy, caring for patients</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-QAIB4j5jo&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez explains the company's commitment to fighting leprosy and why we need continued focus to eliminate the disease.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>University teams tap mobile phones and social networks to fight noncommunicable diseases</title>
			<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/university-teams-tap-mobile-phones-and-social-networks-to-fight-non-communicable-diseases-139044199.html</link>
			<description>New solutions developed by university teams could help manage the growing global problem of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as asthma, diabetes, stroke and cancer. These innovations were part of the NCD Challenge, sponsored by IBM and Novartis.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis continues fight to help end leprosy</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2012/01/fight-to-help-end-leprosy-2012.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis announced today that it will extend its collaboration with the World Health Organization and others to end leprosy.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis delivers strong underlying financial performance in 2011 </title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2012/1579903.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis delivers strong underlying financial performance in 2011, expects 2012 sales to be in line with 2011.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>"SMS for Life" is expanding </title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqgOCH2G1ds&amp;feature=email</link>
			<description>"SMS for Life" uses SMS and web based technology to expand access to medicines in the most remote areas of the world. After Tanzania and Ghana, "SMS for Life" is being implemented in Kenya and beyond antimalarials, RDTs, bed nets, antibiotics or patient surveillance data can now also be monitored.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Becoming Christopher a fictional video trailer about living with Cycstic Fibrosis</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z5lOrmfjKg</link>
			<description>The Becoming Christopher video trailer tells the fictional story of Christopher Morgan, a 22-year-old fictional character with cystic fibrosis, on his journey to adulthood.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Pioneering an innovative social business model to fight malaria</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtgClWUd_9A&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>Malaria remains a complex and multi-faceted problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Professor Rodriguez, Harvard University, Professor Coll-Seck, Exec. Dir. Roll Back Malaria, and Agnes Akoth, head nurse, Kombewa Clinic in Kenya, look more closely at the impact of malaria in Africa, and examine the journey Novartis undertook to apply innovation and make global access possible for patients of all backgrounds, in all locations.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New media: drivers of democratization and development? </title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcAZ2RTEOSY&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>In December, 2011 in Basel, the 16th annual symposium of the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD) discussed the potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for democratization and development.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis Foundation symposium debates new media</title>
			<link>http://www.novartisfoundation.org/page/content/index.asp?nlYear=&amp;MenuID=324&amp;ID=2214&amp;ConID=2214&amp;View=&amp;Item=73.1.2</link>
			<description>The rise of new media has sparked a real knowledge revolution – this is the conclusion of the annual symposium of the Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD), attended by around 500 participants on 2 December 2011, on the topic of "New media: drivers of democratization and development?"</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis Foundation symposium looks at impact of Information and Communication Technology on democratization and development </title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1568363.shtml</link>
			<description>Experts analyze how e-health applications improve access to quality healthcare and help contribute to achieving the health-related Millennium Development Goals.
						 The symposium discusses the role of social media platforms in the Arab Spring and the impact of mobile phone penetration into the African continent. 
						 The annual Novartis Foundation symposium provides an important platform for dialogue on development policy issues.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Molecular pathways: The future of research at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research </title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk1XOucuiu4&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>See how scientists at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, have embraced a new way of thinking about disease that looks at the role of molecular pathways.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Fighting malaria</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/11/fighting-malaria-2011.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis and collaborators discover new class of antimalarial compounds with potential to both prevent and treat malaria infections.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Novartis Malaria Initiative: lessons from a dramatic decade</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/11/malaria-initiative-1.shtml</link>
			<description>In 2001, Novartis AG and the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled a unique 10-year alliance to provide a breakthrough medicine against malaria - without profit - for use by public health systems in developing countries.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>2011 Scrip Awards</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/careers/rankings-awards/index.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis received three 2011 Scrip Awards: Pharma Company of the Year, Best New Drug and Executive of the Year. 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Newsweek's 2011 Green Rankings</title>
			<link>http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/features/green-rankings/2011/international.html</link>
			<description>Novartis ranks no. 34 on the global list of Newsweek’s 2011 “Green Rankings.” For the first time this year, Newsweek expanded its “Green Rankings” to analyze the green score of the 100 biggest companies worldwide.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Justmeans' 2011 ranking</title>
			<link>http://www.justmeans.com/top-global-1000-companies/industry/Pharmaceuticals/395</link>
			<description>Novartis ranks #6 in the “Sustainable Performance Leaders in Pharmaceuticals” list released by JustMeans.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Fortune’s 2011 “Top Companies for Leaders”</title>
			<link>http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/news/companies/1111/gallery.top_companies_leaders.fortune/25.html</link>
			<description>Novartis ranks #25 in Fortune’s 2011 “Global Top Companies for Leaders” list for the quality of its leadership practices.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>MedAdNews 2011 “Most Admired Pharmaceutical Company”</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/careers/rankings-awards/index.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis is named “Most Admired Pharmaceutical Company” by MedAdNews.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis "SMS for Life" program wins 2011 WSJ Technology Innovation Award in Health-Care IT category.</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/careers/rankings-awards/index.shtml</link>
			<description>These global awards recognize game-changing innovations that break with conventional ideas or processes, go beyond marginal improvements and have a wide impact in their field. Led by Novartis, in partnership with IBM, Vodafone, the Ministry of Health in Tanzania, and under the umbrella of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, SMS for Life harnesses everyday technology to improve access to essential malaria medicines in rural areas. Since rolling out nationally across Tanzania in April 2011, the program has expanded to Ghana and Kenya.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis is the most valuable corporate healthcare brand in Europe and third worldwide.</title>
			<link>http://www.eurobrand.cc/en/publication/eurobrand_2011</link>
			<description>Novartis was ranked the most valuable healthcare brand in Europe (no. 20) and the third most valuable worldwide (no. 54) in the annual “eurobrand” rankings published by the European Brand Institute, Europe’s leading research institute for intangible assets. </description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>MedAdNews 2011 “Top 50 Pharma Companies” </title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/careers/rankings-awards/index.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis is named the “Pharmaceutical Company of the Year” by MedAdNews.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Be Healthy is an internal initiative for the benefit of Novartis associates.</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceUHRAoUMYs&amp;feature=youtu.be</link>
			<description>Joseph Jimenez, CEO of Novartis, talks about how Novartis Group Company associates across 32 countries are participating in a new Novartis health and well-being initiative during the first Novartis Be Healthy Celebration Week from September 19-23, 2011.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>First Novartis company-wide health and well-being initiative</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/09/be-healthy.shtml</link>
			<description>Be Healthy aims to help Novartis Group Company associates around the world embrace healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for them to take control of their personal health and help prevent future health issues.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis associates participate in first company-wide health and well-being initiative</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1547454.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis Group Company associates across 32 countries will participate in a new Novartis health and well-being initiative during the first Novartis Be Healthy Celebration Week from September 19-23, 2011. During the week, Novartis Group sites are offering many opportunities to help associates take control of their personal health. This includes providing information, activities and tips to promote health and help prevent future health issues.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis increases growth potential through integration of Alcon</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1546023.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis presented an update on its long-term strategy, performance and vision for continued sustainable growth and gave an in-depth overview on the unique position and business model of the new Alcon Division. The company's diversified healthcare portfolio across high growth segments in healthcare as well as geographic distribution provides Novartis with strength and advantages to benefit from current trends in healthcare as well as protection from macroeconomic effects.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis BioCamp 2011</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUD5qW7GPok&amp;feature=youtu.be</link>
			<description>Today's best young talent will soon be changing the world. Novartis International Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) offers top university students the opportunity to apply their bright minds to the trends and challenges of the biotechnology and healthcare industry and think like entrepreneurs. This year's BioCamp welcomed 60 participants to Novartis Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, from August 29 to August 31, 2011.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Fostering innovation among diverse young talent</title>
			<link>http://novcont05.eu.novartis.net/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/09/biocamp.shtml</link>
			<description>Future science and business leaders gathered at Novartis as some of the world’s most talented students met and exchanged ideas at the International BioCamp.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis International BioCamp spotlights how diversity spurs innovation across the company and inspires future science leaders</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/09/biocamp.shtml</link>
			<description>Today, Novartis opened its eighth annual International Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp), a three-day seminar bringing biotechnology and business experts together with 60 selected students from leading international universities in 24 countries and territories. This year, Novartis highlighted the growing role of diversity in Group Companies worldwide to drive innovation in all aspects of the company including scientific research and development.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>BioCamp - Novartis International Biotechnology Leadership Camp</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1541763.shtml</link>
			<description>Future science and business leaders gathered at Novartis as some of the world’s most talented students met and exchanged ideas at the International Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp).</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>What is the prognosis of myelofibrosis (MF)?</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHZAo4hYQE&amp;feature=youtu.be</link>
			<description>Dr. David Ross and Dr. Claire Harrison address the prognosis of myelofibrosis.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2011 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>How are myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) diagnosed?</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN38ZmZLlC0&amp;feature=youtu.be</link>
			<description>Dr. Alessandro Vannucchi explains how myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are diagnosed.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>What are myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)?</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x6zCR4GQAc&amp;feature=youtu.be</link>
			<description>Dr. Claire Harrison explains myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis begins construction of new state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Russia</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1523978.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis today held a groundbreaking ceremony to announce the start of construction of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. The construction of this facility represents the most significant Novartis investment in Russia to date. This facility will further expand the company's capabilities to produce and deliver both innovative pharmaceuticals and high-quality generics to Russian patients.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Living with multiple myeloma</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InFvWF3qv1Q&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>A woman diagnosed with multiple myeloma that has seriously impacted her bone health, joins a pet therapy program as a way to give back to others.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST): A rare, life-threatening cancer</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4jCmi-fkdg&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) are a rare, life-threatening form of cancer. Listen to four patient stories about living with the disease.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>2011 GBC Business Action on Health Awards</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/careers/rankings-awards/index.shtml</link>
			<description>2011 GBC Business Action on Health Awards 'SMS for Life', a Novartis Malaria Initiative program, ranked #1 in Technology for Health category.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis welcomes endorsement of Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework at World Health Assembly</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1517375.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis welcomes the decision to endorse the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP Framework) at the Sixty-fourth World Health Assembly. The PIP Framework sets out the roles and commitments of different stakeholders, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and vaccine manufacturers, in pandemic preparedness.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis provides restated consolidated income statement data for 2010 and Q1 2011 following the merger with Alcon; no change to total reported Group data</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1516687.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis provides unaudited restated and pro forma consolidated income statement data after the completion of the merger with Alcon, Inc.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>The Scientist's Best Places to Work in Industry 2011</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/careers/rankings-awards/index.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis ranks #6 among large companies for The Scientist Best Places to Work in Industry 2011.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Animals &amp; Research: Think how far we've come</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/user/COMOmeningitis</link>
			<description>Animal research is an important part of the research process when developing new treatments and medicines for patients. No one likes the idea, but as science has not evolved enough to make animal research unnecessary -- for now, this is how we make sure medicines are safe.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>The Novartis Malaria Initiative: lessons from a dramatic decade</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/04/malaria-initiative-1.shtml</link>
			<description>In 2001, Novartis AG and the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled a unique 10-year alliance to provide a breakthrough medicine against malaria – without profit - for use by public health systems in developing countries.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Fighting Malaria in Africa</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvPNz-JMiHI&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>Two African mothers struggle to find treatment for their daughters who are battling Malaria. Learn about the severity of the endemic and the complexity surrounding Malaria treatment and diagnosis in Africa.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis makes strong start for the year</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1507510.shtml</link>
			<description>Commenting on the results, Joseph Jimenez, CEO of Novartis, said: "Contributions from all businesses led to a good start in 2011, as we achieved 14% growth in the first quarter. We maintained our innovation momentum with new approvals for our multiple sclerosis treatment Gilenya and our eye care treatment Lucentis in the EU. Additionally, promising results of numerous clinical trials, including a Phase III study involving JAK inhibitor INC424, again showed the success of our novel approach to R&amp;D. In April, we completed our merger with Alcon, the leading eye care business in the world, creating the second-largest business in the Novartis portfolio."</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Stronger together: Novartis and Alcon creating the global leader in eye care</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/04/stronger-together-1.shtml</link>
			<description>Together, Novartis and Alcon will hold competitive positions in highly complementary product areas and create an even stronger global leader in the dynamic eye care sector.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez discusses Alcon merger</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/04/ceo-joseph-jimenez-discusses-alcon-merger.shtml</link>
			<description>We have a great opportunity to redefine and shape the eye care industry, with the ultimate goal of preventing blindness and treating diseases and disorders of the eye.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Kevin Buehler, Division Head, Alcon, discusses merger with Novartis</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2011/04/kevin-buehler-discusses-merger-with-novartis.shtml</link>
			<description>Completion of the merger with Novartis strengthens Alcon's position as the global leader in eye care and increases the breadth of our eye care portfolio.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>International BioCamp 2011</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/careers/biocamp/index.shtml</link>
			<description>International BioCamp application process for students has begun. Apply today and get qualified for nomination to attend 			the 3 day event.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>VetDogs</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy_rlXoonUU&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>VetDogs: enriching life for disabled veterans. Watch the video on YouTube</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Japan update</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/media-releases/en/2011/1497585.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis committed to provide equivalent of more than USD 3 million in relief aid to Japan earthquakevictims 				</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Diagnosing a rare autoinflammatory disease</title>
			<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Al4EGC6Zd4&amp;feature=channel_video_title</link>
			<description>Diagnosing a rare autoinflammatory disease: CAPS. Watch the video on YouTube</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis continues fight to end leprosy</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/10/leprosy.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced October 11 that they will extend their collaboration to end leprosy.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>New medicines for neglected diseases</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/08/neglected-diseases.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis is pioneering medicines for neglected diseases, with institutes focusing solely on diseases for which research was virtually non-existent.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Funding future research</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/07/funding-future-research.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis is leading industry efforts to fill a multi-billion-dollar gap in neglected disease R&amp;D funding.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis &amp; Citizenship</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/06/novartis-citizenship.shtml</link>
			<description>See Novartis Chairman Daniel Vasella, M.D., discuss the values and principles of the United Nations Global Compact on its 10th anniversary.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Living the Global Compact</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/06/living-global-compact.shtml</link>
			<description>In a wide-ranging interview, Klaus Leisinger describes how Novartis embodies the principles of the United Nations Global Compact.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Environment &amp; Energy</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/06/environment-energy.shtml</link>
			<description>Keith Saveal, Head of Corporate Health, Safety and Environment &amp; Business Continuity, recounts the evolution of the new UN Environmental Stewardship Strategy.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>CIBA VISION creates mobile 'app' to train healthcare providers</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/05/ciba-vision-mobile-app.shtml</link>
			<description>Eye care professionals are benefiting from an innovative new iPhone&#174; application offering 'anytime, anywhere' access to high-quality educational resources.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>April 25 is World Malaria Day</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/04/enhancing-access-antimalarias.shtml</link>
			<description>On World Malaria Day, April 25, the international community highlights the campaign to provide effective control of this deadly disease.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Seeking a clearer view of multiple sclerosis</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/04/multiple-sclerosis.shtml</link>
			<description>People with multiple sclerosis (MS) face devastating uncertainty, not knowing how the disease will progress or disrupt their daily lives. But scientists are developing new diagnostic tools to aid treatment and ease the unpredictability for patients.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Innovating beyond the Vaccine: VaxTrak puts value in the hands of patients and families</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/02/VaxTrak-beyond-vaccine.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics (NV&amp;D) has developed a way to help parents, families and vaccine consumers track 

vaccinations using the iPhone &#174;.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New products rejuvenate our pharmaceutical portfolio</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/01/new-products-pharmaceutical-portfolio.shtml</link>
			<description>Just as new medicines are improving the lives of patients fighting serious diseases, success in innovation is rejuvenating the portfolio of Novartis. Recently launched products grew to 16% of net sales for the Pharmaceuticals Division in 2009.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis joins urgent relief efforts for victims of earthquake in Haiti</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/01/help-haiti.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis joins urgent relief efforts for victims of earthquake in Haiti offering aid in the form of financial support to relief organizations and donations of essential medicines.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Legal team helps navigate through economic crisis</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2010/01/legal-team-navigates-crisis.shtml</link>
			<description>In times of global financial uncertainty, the Novartis legal team takes an innovative approach – serving as both a protective guardian and a proactive partner to the business.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>BioCamp prompts young scholars to look at biotech</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/11/biocamp.shtml</link>
			<description>Today’s best young minds will soon be changing the world. Novartis has created a unique global initiative encouraging top students to apply their intellects in the biotechnology industry – and to think like entrepreneurs.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Good governance in economic crisis</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/11/good-corporate-governance.shtml</link>
			<description>A board of directors can restore confidence in the wake of a financial meltdown. On a panel at Yale University, Novartis General Counsel Thomas Werlen helps outline the qualities of a successful board.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New treatment option for frequent heartburn</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/11/new-treatment-frequent-heartburn.shtml</link>
			<description>More than 50 million American adults suffer from frequent heartburn. Painful symptoms can disrupt their lives. Now Novartis Consumer Health offers Prevacid®24HR, a new way to treat frequent heartburn over-the-counter.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis committed to new therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) community</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/10/new-therapies-multiple-sclerosis.shtml</link>
			<description>Recent advances in science are enabling new treatments with greater efficacy and more convenient delivery. Novartis is investing significant resources to deliver these treatments to patients with MS.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Easing the pain of cats and dogs</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/10/animal-health-introduces-onsior.shtml</link>
			<description>An innovative new Novartis product brings fast, effective relief of pain and inflammation for pets. Onsior®, launched in Europe, is the first medication of its class for cats and dogs. The range of dosing options offer convenience for veterinarians and pet owners.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis marks 20-year commitment in the fight against leprosy</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/09/commitment-fight-against-leprosy.shtml</link>
			<description>The once-dreaded disease leprosy is on the brink of elimination, but the fight goes on. Novartis commemorates 20 years of helping deliver free care, drugs and rehabilitation in India.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis addresses climate change</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/07/climate-change.shtml</link>
			<description>World leaders are focused on climate change and Novartis is, too. Our cutting-edge energy efficiency strategy is a driving long-term success for the environment and for our business.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Life-saving research rewarded</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/05/life-saving-research-rewarded.shtml</link>
			<description>Scientists who developed Novartis Coartem® and Glivec® receive 2009 "European Inventor of the Year" awards.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis in the fight against malaria</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/04/fight-against-malaria.shtml</link>
			<description>April 25 is World Malaria Day, an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in finding sustainable solutions for malaria.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>A Revolutionary Collaboration</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/03/revolutionary-collaboration.shtml</link>
			<description>With declining efficacy and resistance to existing sheep worm treatments on the rise, Novartis Animal Health worked together with sheep farmers and veterinarians to develop an unparalleled new treatment.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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			<title>Novartis in the fight against tuberculosis</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/03/world-tuberculosis-day.shtml</link>
			<description>As World TB Day on March 24 raises global awareness, Novartis remains a committed partner in the struggle.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>A rare opportunity</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/02/rare-disease-day.shtml</link>
			<description>The challenges of developing products in rare diseases are many - but no obstacle for Novartis Development teams.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Meeting healthcare needs in emerging markets</title>
			<link>http://www.novartis.com/newsroom/feature-stories/2009/02/healthcare-emerging-markets.shtml</link>
			<description>Novartis is working to expand its offering in emerging markets including Brazil, Russia, India and China.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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