Othoman Mellouk

Why the good news about the mpox outbreak of 2025 isn't really good after all The case counts seem to be dropping. But health officials say that's because violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo makes it difficult to get good data. And now U.S. assistance is being disrupte...

"It's like watching a train wreck in real time – and not being able to do a thing about it." The U.S. funding freeze and the conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC has made a dire situation worse, hindering the urgent response to the #mpox emergency. www.npr.org/sections/goa...

Huge win for access to life-saving meds in Thailand! The patent was rejected which stops evergreening, where big pharma tries to extend patents on existing drugs.

Read more 👉https://makemedicinesaffordable.org/successfully-opposing-big-pharmas-hepatitis-c-drug-monopoly/

Major Win: First Batch of Dolutegravir Arrives in Colombia Under a Compulsory License - Make Medicines Affordable The first batch of generic version of dolutegravir (DTG), an antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV,  arrived in Colombia on Thursday as part of a compulsory license, marking a significant milestone fo...

The first batch of a generic version of dolutegravir (DTG), an antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV, arrived in Colombia on Thursday as part of a compulsory license, marking a significant milestone for the Colombian government in prioritizing patients over the profits of pharmaceutical companies.

It’s been a deeply turbulent three weeks for foreign aid, with the abrupt dismantling of USAID sending shockwaves through the sector.

Can philanthropy fill the gap?

Read the full article itpcglobal.org/2025/02/14/u...

Mise à jour sur le gel du financement américain et son impact sur les trois maladies (Webinaire / Échange exclusivement en français)

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International AIDS Society on LinkedIn: #savepepfar #saveusaid #putpeoplefirst "This is a global disaster. USAID supports HIV testing, treatment and prevention in over 50 countries. This freeze on funding has has shut down clinics and…

"This is a global disaster. USAID supports HIV testing, treatment and prevention in over 50 countries. This freeze on funding has has shut down clinics and laid off thousands of health workers..."

▶️ Watch this new BBC News interview with IAS President Beatriz Grinsztejn!

My message yesterday: "No local manufacturing plan in Africa can succeed without a bold reform of the intellectual property system. Without it, we are merely building on borrowed ground, unable to truly empower local industries to address Africa’s health needs sustainably."

Great discussion yesterday at Africa Pharma Meeting #FMIIP in Marrakesh on Empowering Africa's Pharmaceutical Future: Local Manufacturing and IP Reform as Game-Changers...

PEPFAR FREEZE - Health Justice Initiative (HJI) A group of civil society organisations has written the following joint letter calling for the South African government to provide a coordinated emergency response to address the healthcare emergency c...

📢PEPFAR FREEZE-WAIVER📢

JUST IN:

SA health groups have written to Health, Treasury, DIRCO & SA Presidency about need for urgent, reasonable PLAN, to address dire consequences of USG Executive Orders, Waiver, Bans & US Court Rulings, for SA.

More here:
healthjusticeinitiative.org.za/2025/02/05/p...

Chaos is a tool. Resist by staying informed and focused. Join us Wednesday Feb 5th to discuss the current crisis in global health. Registration information below #StrongerTogether @solangebap.bsky.social @itpc.bsky.social @omellouk.bsky.social @charlene-omrawo.bsky.social

In light of the current crisis in global public health ITPC invites you to join a webinar.

The discussion will include the current global health crisis, human rights, HIV science, development, finance and community intelligence.

Register for the webinar here: shorturl.at/fpsqJ

#CMP du 30 janvier : la fin des #TaxesDeSolidaritéInternationales qui financent les
traitements des malades du #sida dans les pays du Sud ?
Nous appelons Emmanuel Macron à sortir du silence et réaffirmer l’
engagement de la France pour le maintien de ces taxes

Pause on U.S. Funding Spreads Fear of H.I.V. Spike Across Africa (Gift Article) Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to widespread confusion. The backtracking didn’t help.

“The abrupt stop is not responsible,” said Solange Baptiste, the executive director of the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition, an organization that works to improve access to treatment for people with H.I.V. “Lives are at risk when you do that.”

Why HIV Could Be Poised For A Monumental Comeback - Health Policy Watch The good news first: HIV science has made remarkable progress. While we still lack a vaccine or cure, a single dose of a new long-acting injectable drug can

My 1st post for 2025 is a sobering one. Brilliant piece by @iasociety.bsky.social President & Executive Director

READ IT!! Please. Thank you.

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ITPC-EECA Challenges Patents on core DR-TB Drug Pretomanid, Urging Eurasian Patent Office to Protect Access According to WHO, 400,000 people developed DR-TB in 2023, yet only 44% (175, 923) of them were treated for it. …

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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk rebuked by watchdog over failure to disclose payments to UK health groups Danish drug giant found to have failed to accurately report spending even after admitting to errors

Rich and powerful pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk, are corrupting our health system and politics to maximise their own profits.

This a threat to our health - and the health of our democracy.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

What an incredibly bad week for global health! 😔😢

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...

📢WEBINAR ALERT

Making Data Work: Strengthening Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) in Ukraine & South Africa

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Guess who finally made it to Blue Sky? 🎉 Hi, I’m Othoman, a passionate advocate for access to medicines and other important stuff. Here, I’ll be sharing thoughts, updates, and maybe a few random musings.

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