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See:  Report on HAIAP-PHM ISC Meeting, Bangladesh, 15-16 May 2017

After the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) banned the 344 irrational FDCs in March 2016, Pfizer  petitioned the Delhi High Court  challenging the ban order asking for a stay order against the ban – which was granted unfortunately almost … Continue reading →

 To mark the day, HAI Global launched a podcast that sheds light on many of the barriers that are preventing 1 in 2 of those in need of insulin from accessing this life-saving medicine Podcast: http://insulin.podbean.com/e/world-diabetes-day-eyes-on-insulin/ To ensure that the World  keeps its “Eyes … Continue reading →

As secretariat of the Global Snakebite Initiative, Health Action International (HAI) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Euro 460,000 grant over two years from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The money will be used to … Continue reading →

http://english.prescrire.org/en/81/168/52110/0/NewsDetails.aspx Each year Prescrire awards prizes to works of particular interest to the general public and/or healthcare professionals. The 2016 prize goes to three books: Vulnerable migrants/foreigners – healthcare and assistance. A practical guide for professionals.  Published by The Committee for Refugees’ Health. Available … Continue reading →

A discussion session ‘Rigorous evaluation of industry-led Access to Medicines programs in low- and middle-income countries’ will be held on Nov 16th 7:00-8:15am the Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. The session has two main objectives: 1.      To review the quality of … Continue reading →

Seems you can buy anything at a pharmacy these days. But are pharmacists breaking their own code of conduct? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTcLpY3MWPk  This ‘Checkout’  video released on August 4, satirises the conflict between the professional and commercial roles of pharmacy. In particular, … Continue reading →

The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science has awarded Dr Ken Harvey the 2016 ANZAAS Medal. The medal is awarded annually for services for the advancement of science or administration and organisation of scientific activities, or … Continue reading →

In Malaysia the practice of medical practitioners dispensing prescribed medicines is ingrained.  For many years the Pharmacy profession has been trying to explain the important role of pharmacists to politicians, the public and medical practitioners. The Consumers Association of Penang … Continue reading →

Andrew Herxheimer, one of our original HAI supporters died on Sunday February 21, at the age of 90.  We wish his wife Christine and daughters Charlotte and Sophie all the strength in this difficult period. Below is the tribute to Andrew prepared by Dato … Continue reading →