Author name: Ryan Paul

By Faith Moses, PharmD | Associate Director, Global Pharmacy Strategy, Africa Pandemics, as the world has witnessed with the relentless march of COVID-19, pose a significant threat to global health and security. The devastation they can cause is not confined to physical health alone; they ripple through economies, disrupt societies, and test the resilience of …

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By Anna Carolina Ortiz, MPH | Associate Director, Global Public Health and Development | Latin America HIV/AIDS remains a global public health challenge, and Latin America is no exception. The region faces unique socio-economic and healthcare disparities, making it crucial to implement effective strategies to combat the spread of this virus. In this blog, we …

Combating HIV/AIDS in Latin America: Success Stories in Public Health Read More »

By Peter Agada | Associate Director, Global Pharmacy Strategy | Africa

Por Anna Carolina Ortíz, MPH | Director Asociado, Salud Pública Global y Desarrollo | América Latina Un desafío de salud silencioso pero poderoso está tomando forma en América Latina: el aumento de las enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT). Las enfermedades no transmisibles, también conocidas como enfermedades crónicas, son condiciones médicas que tienden a desarrollarse lentamente con …

Combatiendo el Ascenso Silencioso: Enfermedades No Transmisibles en América Latina Read More »

By Anna Carolina Ortiz, MPH | Associate Director, Global Public Health and Development | Latin America A silent but potent health challenge is taking shape in Latin America: the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Non-communicable diseases, also known as chronic diseases, are medical conditions that tend to develop slowly over time and are often linked …

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By Dr. Ryan Paul Delivering healthcare services in refugee communities requires a specific resource deployment strategy to effectively meet the unique needs of this population. By establishing support programs and referral pathways, developing culturally appropriate resources and services, increasing access to communication technology, increasing community participation, establishing interagency coordination, employing multi-sectoral approaches, and employing data-driven …

Transforming Healthcare Delivery in Refugee Communities: Creating a Pathway to Hope Read More »

Peter Agada, Pharm. | Global Pharmacy Strategy, Africa In resource-limited settings, access to affordable and high-quality pharmaceuticals is a critical concern for ensuring adequate healthcare provision. Pooled procurement, a strategy that involves collective purchasing of pharmaceuticals by multiple entities, has emerged as an effective means to address this challenge. This article delves into the comparative …

The Comparative Advantage of Pooled Procurement of Pharmaceuticals for Resource-limited Settings Read More »

Bethel Okeke, BPharm | Associate Director, GPH, Vaccines | Africa Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Nigeria, with over 12,000 new cases and nearly 8,000 deaths recorded in 2020. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary culprit behind this deadly disease, and vaccination has proven to be a cost-effective and potentially lifesaving measure …

Unleashing the Potential of HPV Vaccination in Nigeria: A Call to Action Read More »

Por Anna Carolina Ortíz, MPH | Director Asociado, Salud Pública Global y Desarrollo | América Latina La vacunación ha sido aclamada durante mucho tiempo como una de las herramientas más eficaces de la medicina moderna, que previene innumerables enfermedades y salva vidas en todo el mundo. En América Latina, los programas de vacunación han desempeñado …

El poder de la vacunación: transformando la salud pública en América Latina Read More »

By Anna Carolina Ortiz, MPH | Associate Director, Global Public Health and Development | Latin America Vaccination has long been hailed as one of the most effective tools in modern medicine, preventing countless diseases and saving lives worldwide. In Latin America, vaccination programs have played a pivotal role in improving public health and fostering healthier …

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