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Treating Rare Diseases: The Challenge of Access

Although rare by definition, the collective impact of rare diseases is anything but insignificant. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region – home to over half of...

Will 2024 be Africa’s Decisive Year in Vaccine Manufacturing?

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency for regional health security, spurring an unprecedented drive since 2020 to establish a robust vaccine production capability within Africa.

Why We Should Be Cautious With COVID-19 Medical Research

Thalidomide’s history is a grim reminder of what can go wrong when a drug comes to market without proper clinical trials and oversight.

Aiding and Abetting a Virus

Viruses are the ultimate freeloaders. The best among them — influenza, smallpox and SARS-CoV-2 — spread easily among human hosts while delivering high mortality...