Wealthy countries may pay steep prices for medicines, but once their purchasing power is factored in, they actually benefit from some of the lowest costs in the world, a new study has found. The ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added polypills to its list of essential medications, deeming the combination cardiovascular medications a priority to meet the healthcare needs of people ...
They are called essential medicines — drugs that, according to the World Health Organization, “effectively and safely treat the priority healthcare needs of the population.” But availability and ...
Access to essential, life-saving medicines remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite advancements in global health, ...
One of the world’s most sought-after drugs has officially become a vital medication. The World Health Organization has just added semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—to its list of ...
To improve access to public health services in underdeveloped and developing countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) first published a list of 200 medicines in 1977, identifying them as ...
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The World Health Organization published updated editions of its Model List of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) to ...
If you undergo a surgical procedure or are admitted to a hospital for nearly any serious condition, you are likely to receive various generic injectable drugs. From blood thinners to antibiotics to ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WHO added adalimumab and ustekinumab for moderate to severe psoriasis to its Essential Medicines List. The ...
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 2025–26 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free ...
The number of free medicines in Gujarat government hospitals doubled from 717 to 1,479. Gujarat added 150 new drugs to its Essential Drugs List to expand free healthcare access. Free medicines are ...
CEBU, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has assured the public that the 21 essential medicines covered under its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) remain ...