Niranjan Konduri
@niranjankonduri.bsky.social
Healthcare policy| Access to Medicines|
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📻 Lovely chatting to Manoush Zomorodi at @npr.org TED Radio Hour on the possible role of the heart in how we experience time (10-min listen): www.npr.org/2025/05/16/g...
How your heartbeat shapes your sense of time
Cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova says our brain perceives time but our body shapes how we experience it. She shares how our heartbeat influences whether we experience time moving fast or slow.
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May 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM
📻 Lovely chatting to Manoush Zomorodi at @npr.org TED Radio Hour on the possible role of the heart in how we experience time (10-min listen): www.npr.org/2025/05/16/g...
WHO received a (formal) report from the International Health Regulation (2005) (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) of the United States of America
#measles
#measles
March 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
WHO received a (formal) report from the International Health Regulation (2005) (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) of the United States of America
#measles
#measles
“My staff have come across these ads on social media, and as far as we are aware, these are legitimate offers and are extremely concerning,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.
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www.politico.eu/newsletter/c...
Beijing beckons fired federal scientists
Decoding transatlantic relations with Beijing. By PHELIM KINE Send tips here | Tweet @PhelimKine | Bluesky @phelimkine.bsky.social | Subscribe for free | View in your browser Hi, China Watchers. &n…
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March 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
“My staff have come across these ads on social media, and as far as we are aware, these are legitimate offers and are extremely concerning,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.
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"Leaders have not learned the lessons from COVID and other recent pandemics. Why not?"
"Countries are neglecting the existential threat of pandemics. Bold leadership is necessary," by Juan Manuel Santos, chair of @theelders.bsky.social, former president of Colombia, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
"Countries are neglecting the existential threat of pandemics. Bold leadership is necessary," by Juan Manuel Santos, chair of @theelders.bsky.social, former president of Colombia, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Countries are neglecting the existential threat of pandemics. Bold leadership is necessary
Too few leaders have learned the critical lesson that international cooperation is essential to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. A cycle of panic and neglect has historically characteri...
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January 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"Leaders have not learned the lessons from COVID and other recent pandemics. Why not?"
"Countries are neglecting the existential threat of pandemics. Bold leadership is necessary," by Juan Manuel Santos, chair of @theelders.bsky.social, former president of Colombia, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
"Countries are neglecting the existential threat of pandemics. Bold leadership is necessary," by Juan Manuel Santos, chair of @theelders.bsky.social, former president of Colombia, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Indication-based pricing likely improves allocative
efficiency by moving closer to the first-best outcome, as it enables drug producers to capture consumer surplus and enhances access to new medicines, akin to third-degree price discrimination.
efficiency by moving closer to the first-best outcome, as it enables drug producers to capture consumer surplus and enhances access to new medicines, akin to third-degree price discrimination.
January 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Indication-based pricing likely improves allocative
efficiency by moving closer to the first-best outcome, as it enables drug producers to capture consumer surplus and enhances access to new medicines, akin to third-degree price discrimination.
efficiency by moving closer to the first-best outcome, as it enables drug producers to capture consumer surplus and enhances access to new medicines, akin to third-degree price discrimination.
A problem - the global community continues to separate discussions about climate change, pandemic preparedness, and other health campaigns.
Vanessa Kerry & Priya Basu argue why these are inter-related while summarizing progress to date especially on financing.
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Vanessa Kerry & Priya Basu argue why these are inter-related while summarizing progress to date especially on financing.
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
January 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A problem - the global community continues to separate discussions about climate change, pandemic preparedness, and other health campaigns.
Vanessa Kerry & Priya Basu argue why these are inter-related while summarizing progress to date especially on financing.
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Vanessa Kerry & Priya Basu argue why these are inter-related while summarizing progress to date especially on financing.
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Key message:
Investments are needed too build the capacity of Africa-based
researchers and genomics laboratories to capture data on malaria parasitic mutations longitudinally and inform tailored contextualized interventions.
Investments are needed too build the capacity of Africa-based
researchers and genomics laboratories to capture data on malaria parasitic mutations longitudinally and inform tailored contextualized interventions.
January 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Key message:
Investments are needed too build the capacity of Africa-based
researchers and genomics laboratories to capture data on malaria parasitic mutations longitudinally and inform tailored contextualized interventions.
Investments are needed too build the capacity of Africa-based
researchers and genomics laboratories to capture data on malaria parasitic mutations longitudinally and inform tailored contextualized interventions.
Policymakers and regulatory authorities must enhance legal and regulatory frameworks, increase stakeholder engagement, and build technical capacity to ensure that regulations are not only in place but actively enforced. #PharmaSystems
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Safeguarding the Supply Chain: The Role of Medical Products Regulation - The Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPs) Program
By Esther Were, Senior Policy and Training Manager, and Kate Kikule, Senior Principal Technical Advisor – Pharmaceutical Regulatory Systems Strengthening, Management Sciences for Health […]
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January 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Policymakers and regulatory authorities must enhance legal and regulatory frameworks, increase stakeholder engagement, and build technical capacity to ensure that regulations are not only in place but actively enforced. #PharmaSystems
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www.mtapsprogram.org/news-blog/sa...
If spending increases are due to technological advances that are improving or extending life, then they may be “worth it.”
We find diffusion of higher quality new innovations where the costs appear to exceed the benefit from a consumer’s perspective #PharmaSystems
We find diffusion of higher quality new innovations where the costs appear to exceed the benefit from a consumer’s perspective #PharmaSystems
December 16, 2024 at 4:49 PM
If spending increases are due to technological advances that are improving or extending life, then they may be “worth it.”
We find diffusion of higher quality new innovations where the costs appear to exceed the benefit from a consumer’s perspective #PharmaSystems
We find diffusion of higher quality new innovations where the costs appear to exceed the benefit from a consumer’s perspective #PharmaSystems
"We have less water, natural bodies are dry. Now we have to dig borewells, but that is not enough water for traditional farming" #Kashmir #ClimateChange
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/clim...
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/clim...
Climate Change Fuels Lightning Strikes in Kashmir | Think Global Health
Lightning strikes were responsible for approximately 7% of fatalities in Jammu and Kashmir from 2020 to 2022
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December 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM
"We have less water, natural bodies are dry. Now we have to dig borewells, but that is not enough water for traditional farming" #Kashmir #ClimateChange
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/clim...
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/clim...
December 11, 2024 at 4:59 PM
The Kenya Medicines Regulatory Agency (Pharmacy and Poisons Board) launched cutting edge technology to detecting substandard and falsified medical products
Advanced Near Infrared Technology (NIR) known as Pillscan
Advanced Near Infrared Technology (NIR) known as Pillscan
December 11, 2024 at 1:01 PM
The Kenya Medicines Regulatory Agency (Pharmacy and Poisons Board) launched cutting edge technology to detecting substandard and falsified medical products
Advanced Near Infrared Technology (NIR) known as Pillscan
Advanced Near Infrared Technology (NIR) known as Pillscan
Predominantly Black neighborhoods had the steepest declines in pharmacies after 2018, led by large drops in numbers of chain pharmacies
#PharmaSystems
#PharmaSystems
December 9, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Predominantly Black neighborhoods had the steepest declines in pharmacies after 2018, led by large drops in numbers of chain pharmacies
#PharmaSystems
#PharmaSystems
In 2024, we still have this problem.
Some people living with HIV travel long distances, often more than 10 kilometres, to reach a health facility for collection of medication and routine reviews, which may contribute to defaulting.
www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/a...
Some people living with HIV travel long distances, often more than 10 kilometres, to reach a health facility for collection of medication and routine reviews, which may contribute to defaulting.
www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/a...
ARVs shortage hits Tsholotsho, more districts
ARVs shortage hits Tsholotsho, more districts
www.newsday.co.zw
December 9, 2024 at 3:47 PM
In 2024, we still have this problem.
Some people living with HIV travel long distances, often more than 10 kilometres, to reach a health facility for collection of medication and routine reviews, which may contribute to defaulting.
www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/a...
Some people living with HIV travel long distances, often more than 10 kilometres, to reach a health facility for collection of medication and routine reviews, which may contribute to defaulting.
www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/a...
The overall risk level to the affected communities is assessed as high while it is moderate to at national level in DR Congo
December 8, 2024 at 9:03 PM
The overall risk level to the affected communities is assessed as high while it is moderate to at national level in DR Congo
Reposted by Niranjan Konduri
Reposted by Niranjan Konduri
On efforts by experts in the DRC & WHO to track down the cause of an outbreak that has infected 394 people – with up to 74 dead – in the remote village Panzi
With @paulnuki.bsky.social @maevecullinan.bsky.social @arthurscottgeddes.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
With @paulnuki.bsky.social @maevecullinan.bsky.social @arthurscottgeddes.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer
Their urgent mission is to find out what is killing swathes of people in one of the most remote parts of the world
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 12:19 AM
On efforts by experts in the DRC & WHO to track down the cause of an outbreak that has infected 394 people – with up to 74 dead – in the remote village Panzi
With @paulnuki.bsky.social @maevecullinan.bsky.social @arthurscottgeddes.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
With @paulnuki.bsky.social @maevecullinan.bsky.social @arthurscottgeddes.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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As you sit with your feet up this weekend, spare a thought for this nine-strong team from the @who.int heading off into the unknown.
They're risking their necks to keep us safe. Let's hope they don't find a new Disease X.
Free to read ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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They're risking their necks to keep us safe. Let's hope they don't find a new Disease X.
Free to read ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer
Their urgent mission is to find out what is killing swathes of people in one of the most remote parts of the world
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 6:34 PM
As you sit with your feet up this weekend, spare a thought for this nine-strong team from the @who.int heading off into the unknown.
They're risking their necks to keep us safe. Let's hope they don't find a new Disease X.
Free to read ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
They're risking their necks to keep us safe. Let's hope they don't find a new Disease X.
Free to read ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Latin America is a leader in nonprofit open-access journals. But it struggles to give them global visibility
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
December 6, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Latin America is a leader in nonprofit open-access journals. But it struggles to give them global visibility
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Enjoy dark chocolate?
Those who were eating a one ounce serving, or 28.3 grams, at least five times a week, were 10% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared with those who never or rarely ate chocolate
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Those who were eating a one ounce serving, or 28.3 grams, at least five times a week, were 10% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared with those who never or rarely ate chocolate
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Eating dark chocolate regularly could reduce type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers say risk could be reduced by 21% but connection ‘controversial’
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Enjoy dark chocolate?
Those who were eating a one ounce serving, or 28.3 grams, at least five times a week, were 10% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared with those who never or rarely ate chocolate
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Those who were eating a one ounce serving, or 28.3 grams, at least five times a week, were 10% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared with those who never or rarely ate chocolate
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Massive study of 400,000 pediatric urgent care patients.
Antibiotic Rx rate much higher
1) for Blacks, Hispanics, Asian kids
2) speak Spanish
3) on self pay or Medicaid/Medicare
Antibiotic Rx rate much higher
1) for Blacks, Hispanics, Asian kids
2) speak Spanish
3) on self pay or Medicaid/Medicare
December 4, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Massive study of 400,000 pediatric urgent care patients.
Antibiotic Rx rate much higher
1) for Blacks, Hispanics, Asian kids
2) speak Spanish
3) on self pay or Medicaid/Medicare
Antibiotic Rx rate much higher
1) for Blacks, Hispanics, Asian kids
2) speak Spanish
3) on self pay or Medicaid/Medicare
Opportunities to advance pre-eclampsia and eclampsia – focused on low-resource settings
December 4, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Opportunities to advance pre-eclampsia and eclampsia – focused on low-resource settings
CDC’s budget has been largely flat for a decade, when adjusted for inflation.
December 3, 2024 at 2:08 PM
CDC’s budget has been largely flat for a decade, when adjusted for inflation.
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🌍 1⃣0⃣0⃣ countries've been supplied w/26.2 million packs of paed DTG 🫗, recommended by @who.int for #HIV treatment in children.
💪🏽🎉pALD, the preferred 1st-line treatment for kids>25kg, will soon be available in MPP licensed countries, already in #Zambia🇿🇲 #Zimbabwe🇿🇼!
#WorldAIDSDay2024 #BetterMeds4Kids
💪🏽🎉pALD, the preferred 1st-line treatment for kids>25kg, will soon be available in MPP licensed countries, already in #Zambia🇿🇲 #Zimbabwe🇿🇼!
#WorldAIDSDay2024 #BetterMeds4Kids
December 1, 2024 at 7:59 PM
🌍 1⃣0⃣0⃣ countries've been supplied w/26.2 million packs of paed DTG 🫗, recommended by @who.int for #HIV treatment in children.
💪🏽🎉pALD, the preferred 1st-line treatment for kids>25kg, will soon be available in MPP licensed countries, already in #Zambia🇿🇲 #Zimbabwe🇿🇼!
#WorldAIDSDay2024 #BetterMeds4Kids
💪🏽🎉pALD, the preferred 1st-line treatment for kids>25kg, will soon be available in MPP licensed countries, already in #Zambia🇿🇲 #Zimbabwe🇿🇼!
#WorldAIDSDay2024 #BetterMeds4Kids