by Esme Fowler-Mason | Jan 29, 2025 | Access to Care, Healthcare Systems, News
Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. Yet it disproportionately affects women in countries with low Human Development Index (HDI), where screening and treatment services often face systemic challenges. Recognising this, the World...
by Esme Fowler-Mason | 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 Esme Fowler-Mason | 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...
by Esme Fowler-Mason | Dec 9, 2024 | Access to Care, NCD Policy, News
Access to essential treatments is a cornerstone of effective healthcare systems. Both brand-name medicines and generics play vital roles in ensuring that patients receive the care they need. While brand-name medicines are often associated with innovation and...
by Esme Fowler-Mason | Dec 9, 2024 | Access to Care, NCD Financing, News
Success in improving access to cancer care is not about a one-size-fits-all approach; it involves addressing unmet needs with high-impact actions. In its comprehensive white paper, Improving Access to Affordable and Sustainable Oncological Care in Africa, IQVIA...
by Callie Weber | Apr 15, 2024 | Access to Care, NCD Partnerships, News
IDA Foundation and FIND have joined forces to help address the challenges of availability, affordability, and optimal use of diagnostics for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). IDA Foundation and FIND Partner to Deliver NCD...
