WHO, St. Jude launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines
The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines. Currently, these medicines are being delivered to Mongolia and Uzbekistan, with next shipments planned for Ecuador, Jordan, Nepal and Zambia. The […]
A Promising Fight Against a Silent Killer
LODWAR, Kenya—In the sweltering children’s ward at Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH), the air hangs heavy as frail children lie on narrow beds, some asleep, others restless. Their tiny bodies are locked in battle with kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis. On their weak wrists, thin plastic cannulas are taped in place, a constant reminder […]
Why Latin America Needs Its Own CDC—Now More Than Ever
When COVID-19 swept through Latin America, it exposed the region’s lack of coordinated public health response mechanisms. Despite being home to 8.2% of the world’s population, Latin America accounted for 10% of global COVID-19 cases and 25% of deaths. Beyond causing the tragic loss of life, the pandemic overwhelmed health systems, disrupted economies, and widened inequities […]