Mental Health Traumas in Conflict Zones Persist Long After Bombs Have Stopped Falling 07/04/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Victims of conflict face a double or triple whammy when trying to cope with mental health challenges. Even the most resilient may begin to experience symptoms of anxiety, anger and sleeplessness during wartime that last decades. And those with pre-existing conditions are forced to cope with the acute trauma provoked by experiences of death, destruction […] Continue reading -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> ‘Convergence:’ How Host Countries are Improving Refugee Health Along with National Health Systems 04/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher COPENHAGEN – In Lebanon, international donors are supporting a network of public primary health care centers to test for diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), offering treatment equally to Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees who are unlikely to return anytime soon to their war-torn homeland. In Kenya, a new national insurance law aims to make […] Continue reading -> A ‘Tsunami’ of Chronic Disease Challenges Confronts Health Sector Response to Humanitarian Crises 28/02/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher COPENHAGEN – While conflict and natural disasters are usually played out in the media against dramatic scenes of mass casualty response and rescue teams, there’s an iceberg of chronic health conditions that can be even more life threatening and these need far greater attention in emergency response. That is the theme of a global high […] Continue reading -> ‘Future-proofing’ the Global Health Workforce to Address Chronic Diseases 24/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Better access to NCD medicines and treatments isn’t enough to ensure effective prevention and treatment of the conditions, responsible for 74% of premature deaths in the world. More attention needs to be focused on training, retention and effective use of health care workers, said a panel of experts at the World Health Summit. BERLIN – […] Continue reading -> ‘Tied Up, Forcibly Medicated’: Human Rights Abuses ‘Far Too Common’ in Mental Health Care 09/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan “I was held down, tied up, forcibly medicated and placed in a seclusion cell,” Jarrod Clyne of the International Disability Alliance told the international launch of a guide on mental health and human rights on Monday. This had happened in New Zealand “on the basis of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, during a manic episode”, […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> COVID Highlighted Problems in Accessing Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases – But They Can be Fixed 12/07/2023 Bente Mikkelsen The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated patients’ difficulties in accessing medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but there is a range of measures countries can take to mitigate this – and a pandemic accord could address some of the structural weaknesses. COVID-19 had a disproportionate and far-reaching impact on people living with NCDs. Not only were they more […] Continue reading -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. 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Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> ‘Convergence:’ How Host Countries are Improving Refugee Health Along with National Health Systems 04/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher COPENHAGEN – In Lebanon, international donors are supporting a network of public primary health care centers to test for diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), offering treatment equally to Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees who are unlikely to return anytime soon to their war-torn homeland. In Kenya, a new national insurance law aims to make […] Continue reading -> A ‘Tsunami’ of Chronic Disease Challenges Confronts Health Sector Response to Humanitarian Crises 28/02/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher COPENHAGEN – While conflict and natural disasters are usually played out in the media against dramatic scenes of mass casualty response and rescue teams, there’s an iceberg of chronic health conditions that can be even more life threatening and these need far greater attention in emergency response. That is the theme of a global high […] Continue reading -> ‘Future-proofing’ the Global Health Workforce to Address Chronic Diseases 24/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Better access to NCD medicines and treatments isn’t enough to ensure effective prevention and treatment of the conditions, responsible for 74% of premature deaths in the world. More attention needs to be focused on training, retention and effective use of health care workers, said a panel of experts at the World Health Summit. BERLIN – […] Continue reading -> ‘Tied Up, Forcibly Medicated’: Human Rights Abuses ‘Far Too Common’ in Mental Health Care 09/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan “I was held down, tied up, forcibly medicated and placed in a seclusion cell,” Jarrod Clyne of the International Disability Alliance told the international launch of a guide on mental health and human rights on Monday. This had happened in New Zealand “on the basis of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, during a manic episode”, […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> COVID Highlighted Problems in Accessing Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases – But They Can be Fixed 12/07/2023 Bente Mikkelsen The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated patients’ difficulties in accessing medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but there is a range of measures countries can take to mitigate this – and a pandemic accord could address some of the structural weaknesses. COVID-19 had a disproportionate and far-reaching impact on people living with NCDs. Not only were they more […] Continue reading -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
‘Convergence:’ How Host Countries are Improving Refugee Health Along with National Health Systems 04/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher COPENHAGEN – In Lebanon, international donors are supporting a network of public primary health care centers to test for diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), offering treatment equally to Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees who are unlikely to return anytime soon to their war-torn homeland. In Kenya, a new national insurance law aims to make […] Continue reading -> A ‘Tsunami’ of Chronic Disease Challenges Confronts Health Sector Response to Humanitarian Crises 28/02/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher COPENHAGEN – While conflict and natural disasters are usually played out in the media against dramatic scenes of mass casualty response and rescue teams, there’s an iceberg of chronic health conditions that can be even more life threatening and these need far greater attention in emergency response. That is the theme of a global high […] Continue reading -> ‘Future-proofing’ the Global Health Workforce to Address Chronic Diseases 24/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Better access to NCD medicines and treatments isn’t enough to ensure effective prevention and treatment of the conditions, responsible for 74% of premature deaths in the world. More attention needs to be focused on training, retention and effective use of health care workers, said a panel of experts at the World Health Summit. BERLIN – […] Continue reading -> ‘Tied Up, Forcibly Medicated’: Human Rights Abuses ‘Far Too Common’ in Mental Health Care 09/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan “I was held down, tied up, forcibly medicated and placed in a seclusion cell,” Jarrod Clyne of the International Disability Alliance told the international launch of a guide on mental health and human rights on Monday. This had happened in New Zealand “on the basis of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, during a manic episode”, […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> COVID Highlighted Problems in Accessing Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases – But They Can be Fixed 12/07/2023 Bente Mikkelsen The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated patients’ difficulties in accessing medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but there is a range of measures countries can take to mitigate this – and a pandemic accord could address some of the structural weaknesses. COVID-19 had a disproportionate and far-reaching impact on people living with NCDs. Not only were they more […] Continue reading -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
A ‘Tsunami’ of Chronic Disease Challenges Confronts Health Sector Response to Humanitarian Crises 28/02/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher COPENHAGEN – While conflict and natural disasters are usually played out in the media against dramatic scenes of mass casualty response and rescue teams, there’s an iceberg of chronic health conditions that can be even more life threatening and these need far greater attention in emergency response. That is the theme of a global high […] Continue reading -> ‘Future-proofing’ the Global Health Workforce to Address Chronic Diseases 24/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Better access to NCD medicines and treatments isn’t enough to ensure effective prevention and treatment of the conditions, responsible for 74% of premature deaths in the world. More attention needs to be focused on training, retention and effective use of health care workers, said a panel of experts at the World Health Summit. BERLIN – […] Continue reading -> ‘Tied Up, Forcibly Medicated’: Human Rights Abuses ‘Far Too Common’ in Mental Health Care 09/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan “I was held down, tied up, forcibly medicated and placed in a seclusion cell,” Jarrod Clyne of the International Disability Alliance told the international launch of a guide on mental health and human rights on Monday. This had happened in New Zealand “on the basis of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, during a manic episode”, […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> COVID Highlighted Problems in Accessing Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases – But They Can be Fixed 12/07/2023 Bente Mikkelsen The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated patients’ difficulties in accessing medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but there is a range of measures countries can take to mitigate this – and a pandemic accord could address some of the structural weaknesses. COVID-19 had a disproportionate and far-reaching impact on people living with NCDs. Not only were they more […] Continue reading -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
‘Future-proofing’ the Global Health Workforce to Address Chronic Diseases 24/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Better access to NCD medicines and treatments isn’t enough to ensure effective prevention and treatment of the conditions, responsible for 74% of premature deaths in the world. More attention needs to be focused on training, retention and effective use of health care workers, said a panel of experts at the World Health Summit. BERLIN – […] Continue reading -> ‘Tied Up, Forcibly Medicated’: Human Rights Abuses ‘Far Too Common’ in Mental Health Care 09/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan “I was held down, tied up, forcibly medicated and placed in a seclusion cell,” Jarrod Clyne of the International Disability Alliance told the international launch of a guide on mental health and human rights on Monday. This had happened in New Zealand “on the basis of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, during a manic episode”, […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> COVID Highlighted Problems in Accessing Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases – But They Can be Fixed 12/07/2023 Bente Mikkelsen The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated patients’ difficulties in accessing medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but there is a range of measures countries can take to mitigate this – and a pandemic accord could address some of the structural weaknesses. COVID-19 had a disproportionate and far-reaching impact on people living with NCDs. Not only were they more […] Continue reading -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
‘Tied Up, Forcibly Medicated’: Human Rights Abuses ‘Far Too Common’ in Mental Health Care 09/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan “I was held down, tied up, forcibly medicated and placed in a seclusion cell,” Jarrod Clyne of the International Disability Alliance told the international launch of a guide on mental health and human rights on Monday. This had happened in New Zealand “on the basis of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, during a manic episode”, […] Continue reading -> Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> COVID Highlighted Problems in Accessing Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases – But They Can be Fixed 12/07/2023 Bente Mikkelsen The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated patients’ difficulties in accessing medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but there is a range of measures countries can take to mitigate this – and a pandemic accord could address some of the structural weaknesses. COVID-19 had a disproportionate and far-reaching impact on people living with NCDs. Not only were they more […] Continue reading -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Indoor Air Pollution: A Slow Killer in Need of Awareness, Data, and Investment 25/09/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in indoor spaces raised awareness of the risks of infection in closed spaces and super-spreader events, scientists concerned about human exposure to other indoor contaminants and strategies to reduce risks are hopeful that the time has come for more action. BERN, Switzerland – A dearth of data and […] Continue reading -> COVID Highlighted Problems in Accessing Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases – But They Can be Fixed 12/07/2023 Bente Mikkelsen The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated patients’ difficulties in accessing medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but there is a range of measures countries can take to mitigate this – and a pandemic accord could address some of the structural weaknesses. COVID-19 had a disproportionate and far-reaching impact on people living with NCDs. Not only were they more […] Continue reading -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
COVID Highlighted Problems in Accessing Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases – But They Can be Fixed 12/07/2023 Bente Mikkelsen The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated patients’ difficulties in accessing medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), but there is a range of measures countries can take to mitigate this – and a pandemic accord could address some of the structural weaknesses. COVID-19 had a disproportionate and far-reaching impact on people living with NCDs. Not only were they more […] Continue reading -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
The Two Largest US Pharmacies Will Carry Abortion Pill After FDA Rule Change 05/01/2023 Stefan Anderson CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, totaling nearly 18,000 locations nationwide, announced plans on Wednesday to carry the abortion medication mifepristone after the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed rules for distributing the pill earlier this week. The new rule updates FDA labeling to allow any pharmacy that undergoes […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts