by Esme Fowler-Mason | May 7, 2026 | Access to Care, NCD Solutions, News, Uncategorized
The devices are available. The prices are negotiated. So why aren’t patients benefiting? Across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), significant progress has been made in expanding access to noncommunicable disease (NCDs) diagnostics. Devices have been sourced....
by Esme Fowler-Mason | Apr 9, 2026 | Access to Care, NCD Partnerships, News
As a member of the UICC-led ATOM Coalition, NCDconnect has partnered with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Coalition partners to help implement BMS’ Innovative Medicines Access Program (IMAP). NCDconnect plays a critical role in this by designing country-specific...
by Esme Fowler-Mason | 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 Esme Fowler-Mason | 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 Esme Fowler-Mason | Jun 26, 2025 | Access to Care, NCD Partnerships, News
In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), a childhood cancer diagnosis often comes with limited access to timely treatment, essential medicines, and consistent care. That’s why earlier this year, NCDconnect—through IDA Foundation—joined the Access Cancer...
by Esme Fowler-Mason | Mar 31, 2025 | Access to Care, NCD Policy, News
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, posing an immense burden on healthcare systems, economies, and individuals—especially in countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI). Recognising the urgency of...
