Global cancer burden study reveals ‘striking inequity’

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the burden of cancer on societies around the world is growing at an alarming rate, with a 77% increase in new cases expec

Women’s health gap estimated at $1trn in new report

The disparity in access to healthcare between women and men around the world is often talked about, but has never been given a dollar value – until now.

Drugmakers pledge shorter launch times for drugs in EU

Pharmaceutical companies have said they will try to carve months off the time between approval and launch for new medicines in Europe, and reduce disparities in access between countries.

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