by Agathe Masson | Nov 27, 2025 | Healthcare Systems, NCD Solutions, News
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), adding pressure to already complex health supply chains. Ensuring consistent, affordable access to essential NCD medicines remains a critical, and often under-addressed,...
by Agathe Masson | Oct 23, 2025 | Access to Care, NCD Solutions, News
Rituximab, a life-saving monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of blood cancers, is now available as a biosimilar through NCDconnect, ensuring quality, affordability, and access to targeted cancer therapies across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Pharmacy...
by Agathe Masson | Jul 15, 2025 | Access to Care, NCD Solutions, News
The collaboration between IDA Foundation’s NCDconnect initiative and the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition, led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), is making significant strides toward improving access to cancer care in low- and...
by Agathe Masson | Dec 16, 2024 | NCD Solutions, News
Welcome to NCDconnect, your Digital Procurement Platform for essential medicines and medical devices against noncommunicable diseases (NCD). Signing up is straightforward, and this guide will help you complete the process with ease. Who can Use NCDconnect’s...
by Agathe Masson | Dec 13, 2024 | Access to Care, NCD Solutions, News
Every child deserves a fighting chance against cancer, regardless of where they are born. Yet, stark inequalities persist in access to pediatric oncology treatment, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). As purchasers responsible for securing...
by Agathe Masson | Dec 9, 2024 | Access to Care, NCD Solutions, News
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Between 2010 and 2050, an estimated 14 million babies will be affected globally, with the vast majority born in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This staggering...
