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Public Pharma: still a missing debate in mainstream academia

Despite drug shortages and soaring prices, mainstream academia continues to ignore Public Pharma as a solution

The rise of anti-science health officials in the US

Dr. B. Ekbal explores how Trump’s appointment of anti-science figures to key health positions could shape US healthcare

Trump to impose 25% tariff increase on all steel and aluminum imports

This latest iteration of Trump’s global trade war can be understood as another strike against Chinese industry

Trump’s global immigration offensive: detention, deportation, and resistance

Trump’s mass deportation plan is rapidly expanding beyond US borders, with migrants now detained at Guantánamo Bay and deals being struck with Latin American nations.

The Trump Effect: pushing global health to the brink

In the first installment of an in-depth analysis, Dr. B. Ekbal examines the potential global health impact of Donald Trump’s presidency, drawing parallels to his past healthcare policies

WHO Budget
WHO Executive Board to discuss substandard medical products: what is it all about?

The WHO Executive Board will discuss global health priorities this week, including substandard and falsified medical products, with key implications for public pharmaceutical initiatives

Following dialogue between leaders, Trump’s Mexico and Canada tariffs delayed by one month

Following two separate conversations with Mexican and Canadian leaders, Trump delays 25% tariffs on the two countries by one month

Revenue of weapons manufacturers continues to rise amid global wars and conflicts

US arms suppliers recorded a 29% jump in sales in 2024 and constituted a total share of 42% of the world’s total arms trade in 2023.

Nine nations aim to hold Israel accountable for crimes against humanity and implement arms embargo

Nine countries including South Africa, Namibia, and Chile formed the Hague Group to hold Israel accountable for its crimes

Global outcry following detention of Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah

According to a human rights group, Swiss authorities may be preparing to deport Abunimah following his detention on Saturday

Trump bids WHO goodbye: what comes next?

Donald Trump’s push to withdraw from the WHO raises budgetary concerns, but signals cautious hope for strengthening Global South voices in the forum

11-05 Ukraine war - Update
Wars are fueling the rise of resistant superbugs in the Global South

Antimicrobial resistance, a full-fledged global health crisis, is compounded by the devastating impact of war and armed conflicts