Archive for June 2024

In 1970, 15% of the world’s new cancer cases were found in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).   In 2008, 56% of the world’s new cancer cases were found in LMICs.   By 2030, it is estimated that a whopping 70% of new global cancer cases will be found in LMICs.   What about survival…

In the past several decades, the world of healthcare has borne witness to countless innovations in drugs, vaccines, therapeutic modalities, medical technology, and healthcare delivery. From the eradication of smallpox and the novel use of mRNA for vaccine delivery to remote monitoring devices and telemedicine for remote medical consultations, the health sector has come a…

When antibiotics were introduced, they were a game-changer in the treatment of infectious diseases which had previously overwhelmed health systems and claimed innumerable lives.   Today, antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs are still important concerns in the health sector, but not for the right reasons. After years of use, overuse, and misuse of antimicrobial drugs…