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IDA Foundation and ATOM Coalition Join Forces to Bridge Gaps in Cancer Treatment
IDA Foundation and the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition are happy to announce their strategic partnership. Following World Cancer Day’s theme ‘Close the Care Gap’, this collaboration marks a significant step toward addressing the challenges of...
Global Perspectives on Cervical Cancer: Targets, Challenges, and Solutions
The global impact of cervical cancer is staggering, with approximately 660,000 new cases recorded in 2022, resulting in 350,000 deaths – 94% of which occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). [Explore the WHO's dedicated page on Cervical Cancer for more...
Combating the Scourge of Substandard Medicines in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Counterfeit and substandard medicine trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing and highest-value criminal enterprises. Analysts estimate the global counterfeit market to be worth between US$200 and $432 billion. Since the issue first came to light in a 2003...
NCDconnect: Accelerating towards Universal Health Coverage in LMICs
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) present a global health crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses, claim a staggering 41 million lives every year. That is 74% of...