Vaccines can save lives and prevent the spread of life-threatening diseases, but only if they are stored and distributed effectively. Sounds simple, right? In many of the small island nations where we work access to a reliable power source, a working fridge and accurate fridge temperature monitoring, quality assurance can be a big problem. This…
The COVID pandemic is making 2020 a year like no other. As hospital admissions and deaths have increased, countries have responded by increasing medical stockpiles, banning large gatherings of people, closing restaurants and businesses, restricting travel and implementing widespread border closures, preventing all international travel. COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on almost all sectors…
The educated bet on innovation that may well prove the best investment DFAT has ever made in aid. I’m not a big fan of cherries… especially on cakes. The whole glaze thing weirds me out. Strawberries on the other hand… delicious. Put a strawberry on top of a meringue with cream and you’ve given…
We believe pharmacists are the foundation of an effective health system, however, their work can often go unseen and under-appreciated. In low and middle-income countries they are typically responsible for the entire end-to-end health supply chain. This is why we’re paying particular attention to World Pharmacists Day on 25 September, which celebrates the crucial role…
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