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Pandemic Agreement must be followed by bold action for equity After three years of negotiations, countries have reached a consensus on the Pandemic Agreement – but much of the hard work remains.TWN’s statement calls for urgent, concrete action to ensure … Continue reading →

Inside Ciba Geigy – Olle Hanson Day May 23Olle Hansson was an icon of the activist medical profession and wrote a classic in medical investigative exposure. The book was called ‘INSIDE CIBA GEIGY’ and published in Penang, Malaysia in 1989. It is … Continue reading →

Sadly, Dr Sidney Wolfe died on Jan 1, 2024 at the age of 84. Sid Wolfe led the Health Research Group, part of the Washington-based Public Citizen organisation founded by consumer activist Ralph Nader. He was a doctor turned consumer activist who battled … Continue reading →

An extremely successful and inspiring Forum: Health for all Now – the way forward has just been completed in Penang. A recorded link covering proceedings will be available soon and a narrative record is also being prepared. That will take … Continue reading →

It is with enormous sadness that we share the news that we have lost Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury. We have lost a giant.He passed away at 11 pm on April 11.This is devastating for all of us.Zafrullah has been a  fighter, mentor, … Continue reading →

A new list has been released together with an explanation of the changes New Essential Medicines List Explanatory Presentation

We are very proud to announce  that Anwar Fazal has been awarded the International Islamic University of Malaysia  Ibn Khaldun Merit Award for Global Social Transformation on behalf of HAIAP. The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Ibn Khaldun Award, introduced … Continue reading →

From Death to Life: Forty Years After the Sabra Shatila Massacre  Special Report By Dr. Swee Chai Ang Dr. Swee Chai Ang  is founder and patron of British Charity Medical Aid for Palestinians, author of From Beirut to Jerusalem, A Woman … Continue reading →

A pamphlet by Dr B Ekbal

Olle Hansson Award Ceremony May 23, 2022 5 pm, Malaysia time;  7 pm Melbourne, Sydney, Australia; 3.30 pm Delhi. India; 11 am Cairo and Geneva.  The Olle Hansson Award this year – 2022 – is granted jointly to Ms Winnie Byanyima and Professor … Continue reading →