Health Action International

At the ACCISS Regional Meeting in Zanzibar, partners reflected on how evidence drives change. Insights from Mali highlighted how data reveals barriers to diabetes care and informs policies to overcome them. Because access to insulin should not depend on where you live. #DiabetesCare

Alongside the Government of #Tanzania, @hai-org.bsky.social , the ACCISS project & the Tanzanian Diabetes Association, we're proud to be partners of the Africa ACCISS regional meeting. 15 countries are coming together to strengthen collaboration & sustainable access to #diabetes care

“The only good snake is a dead snake.” ❌ Myth and a dangerous one.

This #WorldNTDDay, herpetologist Hendrik Hinkel shares 5 key facts from his work in Rwanda to prevent snakebite, protect lives, and promote coexistence.

Fear ≠ safety. Knowledge saves lives. 🐍💚

#SnakebitePrevention

TRIPS flexibilities help change policy and practice to increase access to medicines: evidence from 2001 to 2024 Introduction Millions of people lack access to safe and effective pharmaceuticals because they are unaffordable or unavailable, particularly in ‘developing’ and ‘least-developed’ countries (DCs, LDCs)...

Just out: our overview of over two decades of the use of TRIPS flexibilities to access medicines in BMJ Global Health gh.bmj.com/content/11/1...

Implementing TRIPS Flexibilities - Briefing Paper - Health Action International TRIPS flexibilities can play a key role in ensuring global and equitable access to medical countermeasures

Drawing from existing research & lessons learned on factors both helping & hindering the use of TRIPS flexibilities, our briefing paper lays out strategies for governments & civil society to ensure these policy tools are used effectively to achieve public health goals. haiweb.org/publication/...

YouTube video by Wemos Maak geen geheim van mijn medicijn - Burgerplatform Dure Geneesmiddelen

📢 Maak #geengeheim van mijn medicijn.

Laxmi nam deel aan het Burgerplatform Dure Geneesmiddelen. In deze video spreekt zij zich uit voor meer transparantie bij farmaceuten.

Zij ondertekende onze open brief aan de regering en Tweede Kamer.

Doe jij dat ook? Ga naar: www.wemos.org/geengeheim

Interested in #healthadvocacy, activism or #publichealth outcomes of the medicine market? Gathering expertise from our global network, this free online resource explores the world of medicines, its challenges and controversies. Find out more: haiweb.org/politics-of-...

YouTube video by Wemos Maak geen geheim van mijn medicijn - Patiëntenfederatie Nederland

📢 Maak #geengeheim van mijn medicijn.

Prijzen van nieuwe medicijnen zijn vaak extreem hoog, zonder dat duidelijk is waarom.

@patientenfederatie.bsky.social ondertekende de open brief voor meer transparantie in de farmaceutische sector.

Jij ook? Ga naar: www.wemos.org/geengeheim

Diabetes and UHC: Country Case Studies - Health Action International The findings for country surveys looking at diabetes and UHC in 8 countries in various geographic regions and income groups.

The findings of a report into #UHC and #diabetes care reveal a crucial gap: even when countries have #NCD or diabetes programmes in place this does not always translate into access—especially at the primary healthcare level.

🔗 Read the full report to find out more: haiweb.org/publication/...

Our comic Safiya’s 8 Secrets continues to prove that education is an effective tool to reduce snakebite. We recently shared it with students at GS Kivusha in rural Rwanda, teaching practical, life-saving snakebite prevention and response they can carry into their communities.
#snakebtieprevention

Implementing TRIPS Flexibilities - Briefing Paper - Health Action International TRIPS flexibilities can play a key role in ensuring global and equitable access to medical countermeasures

Drawing from existing research & lessons learned on factors both helping & hindering the use of TRIPS flexibilities, our briefing paper lays out strategies for governments & civil society to ensure these policy tools are used effectively to achieve public health goals. 👉 haiweb.org/publication/...

When people delay care due to unaffordable #HealthCosts, they risk longer-term or more serious illness. People are less productive, and demand for long-term care or welfare support goes up.

👉 This #UHCDay, we call on leaders to invest in #UHC to protect the right to health.

Semaglutide, Testosterone and Sildenafil advertising on social media: The Normalisation of lifestyle enhancement drugs Recently, there has been a sharp increase in advertising for the ‘prescription-only’ medicines semaglutide and testosterone on social media platforms …

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Despite clear rules on the prohibition of direct pharmaceutical marketing in the EU, recent research shows a worrying trend: a significant amount of pharma-related content online is bending, stretching, or outright breaking advertising rules.

➡️Read more in our second mini blog below.

The right to health is under threat. From the rollback of #SRHR to a lack of access to essential medicines, the denial of health rights affects people everywhere. Our mission is to ensure everyone can realise their right to health through equitable access to affordable healthcare. #HumanRightsDay

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In a world powered by apps, algorithms and AI, 📱⚙️🤖, pharma marketing plays by very different rules. Curious why prescription medicines never pop up in your feed the way other products do? And what happens when old rules meet new tech? More about pharmaceutical promotion: haiweb.org/what-we-do/p...

11 CSOs call on the European Parliament to ensure equity and transparency in the Critical Medicines Act - Action Santé Mondiale On the 24-25 November 2025, the 7th European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) Summit will take place, in Luanda (Angola). European civil society organisations working in global health have released a...

People First in the #CriticalMedicinesAct.

11 CSOs call on MEPs to: strengthen joint procurement, guarantee public return on public investment, and alignment with global health commitments.

Read our open letter to the European Parliament: tinyurl.com/globalhealth...

#CriticalMedicinesAct

Use of #AI generated images in global health communications that perpetuate negative stereotypes is both disappointing and alarming. HAI has taken steps to ensure the images we use are equitable, accurate & counter stereotypes. We hope others will follow suit.

Read more: haiweb.org/poverty-porn...

Today, 11 CSO sent a letter to MEPs: the Critical Medicines Act must put people first. We urge them to strengthen joint procurement to improve affordability and availability, guarantee a public return on public investment, and align EU pharmaceutical policy with global health commitments.

In a new briefing paper, we lay out strategies for governments and civil society to ensure TRIPS flexibilities are used to their full potential to improve access to medicines and achieve public health goals.

Download⬇️ the briefing paper: haiweb.org/publication/...

The voices of young people are essential in the global response to HIV & AIDS. By giving adolescents a seat at the decision-making table, they can lead in transforming the AIDS response for the future. On #WorldAIDSDay & every day we stand with adolescents around the world in the fight to #EndAIDS.

TRIPS flexibilities are an essential tool for promoting global & equitable access to medicines. Don’t miss the opportunity to join the launch of a new briefing paper offering a practical action framework to support implementation of TRIPS flexibilities. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Using AI in Healthcare: Questions for Healthcare Providers (English, French, Dutch) - Health Action International By answering some simple questions, those using AI in healthcare settings can protect patients and their rights.

#AI is transforming healthcare, but meaningful care still requires human understanding and trust. By asking the right questions, we can ensure AI strengthens healthcare, and doesn't replace the essential human aspect of treatment.

📄 Explore our latest resource: haiweb.org/publication/...

Poverty porn, AI & repeating mistakes of the past - Health Action International Poverty porn is unethical, perpetuates negative stereotypes, and harms individuals and communities, so stop using it!

In a new blog, we examine the issue of using #AI generated "poverty porn" in global health, its implications, and what HAI is doing to ensure images used in communications campaigns are equitable, accurate and serve to counter stereotypes.

Read the blog here: haiweb.org/poverty-porn...

It’s World AMR Awareness Week! Find out more about the fight against antimicrobial resistance by visiting our collection of policy briefs, research papers, and actionable insights that guide evidence-based strategies and interventions. Explore the toolkit today: haiweb.org/what-we-do/a...

Join us on Friday 28 November for the launch of our new briefing paper setting up a practical action framework to support implementation of TRIPS flexibilities at domestic, regional and multilateral levels.

👉 Register now to be part of this important conversation: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

➡️We want to hear your stories of community-led and government programmes and initiatives that are changing the lives of people living with diabetes for the better. Share your story today using #DiabetesCare. Interested in Baktygul’s story?🎬Watch the full film at youtu.be/cwQ_Tf2awKk?...

Around the world, there are inspiring stories of programmes and approaches to #diabetes care and support shaped by individuals, communities and organisations. Share your stories now using #DiabetesCare.

Need some inspiration? Watch the clip below, or visit the full film: youtu.be/cwQ_Tf2awKk?...