Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading ->
Despite an uptick in food supplies reaching Gaza this month, critical medical equipment remains barred from entry while deaths from malnutrition continue to mount to 147 casualties as of August 5, said Rick Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization’s representative in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Tuesday at a UN press briefing in Geneva. On the same […] Continue reading ->
As South Africa marks Women’s Month this August, the global health community is preparing to spotlight the vital role women play in tackling tuberculosis—often in overlooked and underfunded areas of research, care, and advocacy. A special webinar, hosted by Global Health Strategies, the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism, and Health Policy Watch, will recognize and […] Continue reading ->