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The following article is based on expert discussions taken from the MSD Pneumococcal Vaccination Policy Roundtable that took place in Cape Town, South Africa...

How Real-World Evidence Proves the Power of Patient Engagement

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - April 25, 2025

Data isn’t just an asset—it’s a trust marker. In life sciences, our credibility hinges on who contributes data and whether we are wise enough...

Monkeypox Outbreak: Stay Vigilant but Let’s Not Get Too Anxious

Isabella Soerjanto MD - July 31, 2022

WHO has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Is it as bad as COVID?

Homelessness Among Older People Is on the Rise, Driven by Inflation and the Housing Crunch

Medika Life - November 10, 2022

The housing affordability crisis, driven in part by the covid-19 pandemic, and high inflation are chipping away at fixed incomes. Although data is limited, advocates for seniors and people who are homeless say greater numbers of adults are showing up at shelters across the country.

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