Viewpoint by Joelle Tanguy, Director of External Affairs, DNDi ‘No one should be excluded from access to effective medicines and diagnostics. In order to see real change, we must advocate for shifts that promote the inclusion of women in clinical studies safely, and as early
A huge trove of aggregated data on malaria parasites from around the globe is unlocking genetic secrets on the organism’s evolution and could assist in the mounting battle against drug resistance, experts say. By Louise Coghlin with SciDev.Net’s Global edition A huge trove of aggregated
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has become the first woman and the first African to be chosen as director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO). By Monica Orisadare, Assistant Professor of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University (for the World Economic Forum) Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has become the
The arrival of COVID-19 in 2020 has rapidly reshaped countries, societies and communities. Our response to the pandemic has changed political and social systems and created new social norms. Now the world continues to face a plethora of challenges – including climate change, inequality, technological
Okonjo-Iweala was appointed by the WTO after the last remaining rival candidate, South Korean trade minister Yoo Myung-hee, withdrew from the race. She will take up her post on March 1, initially for a term that runs until August 2025. By Nimi Princewill, CNN Business
On the two-year anniversary of the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Treaty, over 40 patient and civil society organizations, health and pharmaceutical industries, and product development partnerships called upon African Union member states to ratify the Treaty. By Madeleine Hoecklin with Health Policy
President Paul Kagame has called for increased domestic financing for health on the African continent saying it’s good value for money. By Collins Mwai with The New Times Rwanda President Paul Kagame has called for increased domestic financing for health on the African continent saying
From Monash University Prof. William (Bill) Neil Charman of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has been announced as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), General Division, by the Governor-General in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List for his ‘distinguished service to
In December of 2019, Research Triangle Park welcomed Med Aditus International Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating better access to affordable, high-quality medicines in sub-Saharan Africa. By Rachyl Jones with The North Carolina Biotechnology Center In December of 2019, Research Triangle Park welcomed Med
Global gaps in access to Covid-19 vaccines are raising concerns that the continued spread of the coronavirus will breed more dangerous versions of the pathogen, weakening medical weapons and further crippling economies. By James Paton with Bloomberg Global gaps in access to Covid-19 vaccines are
