Tag: health diplomacy
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Inside Trump’s New Aid Trade: Health Deals as a Tool for U.S. Influence in Africa
Overview: A pivot to health aid tied to trade In recent months, the United States has expanded its health aid program across Africa, linking financing and support to broader trade and geopolitical objectives. The effort, described by officials as a pragmatic way to bolster health outcomes while advancing American commercial and strategic interests, involves dozens…
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No seat at the table for Botswana’s NGOs: Ligatures of HIV strategy talks
Overview: Who is at the table—and who isn’t In Botswana, negotiations about the country’s HIV response are underway under a changing global health landscape. A key point of contention is the absence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from high-level discussions that will shape the nation’s strategy for years to come. Reports indicate that Dr. Gaone Makwinja,…
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India-Botswana Pharma MoU expands medicine access worldwide
Strengthening Medicine Access Through Partnership During President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit, India and Botswana formalized a landmark pharmaceutical cooperation agreement aimed at expanding access to medicines and addressing persistent drug shortages in Botswana. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signals a strategic shift in health diplomacy, leveraging India’s robust pharmaceutical sector to support Botswana’s health emergency…
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India and Botswana Sign MoU to Expand Access to Medicines
Overview: A notable stride in health diplomacy In a bid to tackle ongoing medicine shortages in Botswana and strengthen regional health security, India and Botswana signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on expanding access to medicines during President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit. The agreement aligns with shared goals of improving drug availability, ensuring quality standards,…