As in past years, the Pharma Fest at North South University proved to be one of the most anticipated events on campus. This year’s theme, “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs,” highlighted the essential role of pharmacists in healthcare, paired with the motivating slogan “Discover, Develop, Deliver.” The event was graced
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A looming debt crisis threatening global health security
In this moment of profound challenge in international relations, it was understandable that the conclusion of the G20 meeting left leaders feeling relieved that the meeting took place without a breakdown. Leaders were justifiably proud too of important steps forward they made including the launch of the new pandemics fund. But
Developing nations need to be self-reliant amid inequitable global health responses
With the outbreak of Monkeypox in non-endemic countries leading to a scramble for vaccines, global health advocates are again calling for equity to be prioritized in the international response. Equity was a top concern during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency health response. The World Health Organization (WHO) helped
Frugal innovation key to advancing UN’s global goal for education
Investment plan launched to accelerate vaccine delivery to poorer nations
A 2-month investment opportunity has been introduced to accelerate the delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to 92 low and middle-income economies through Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC). The US government already has contributed an initial of $2 billion to Gavi in support of COVAX and will contribute an additional $2 billion
Oxford jab may lead to blood clots: Study
Two research teams from Germany's Greifswald University and the Norway's University of Oslo claimed they have an explanation for the blood clots reported in people who received Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine. According to the research teams, Oxford-AstraZeneca's vaccine causes the body to produce antibodies - normally used to fight off infections or