Though it has often been overshadowed by other diseases, the ancient scourge of leprosy is still afflicting humanity—but we have all the tools we need to end it, notes Dr. Ann Aerts, head of the Novartis Foundation, in a new article published by Health Affairs, titled “One Step Closer To Ending Leprosy.” […]
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Africa’s digital healthcare revolution, in six steps
It was tempting to write “six easy steps” but that would be grossly inaccurate. Nonetheless the rapid rise of digital technology hold out the promise of improvements in healthcare provision that were unimaginable even a decade ago, writes Novartis head of global health […]
Novartis Social Business Head: Achieving Universal Health Coverage Requires Public-Private Partnerships
All too often public health policymakers and officials tend to treat private sector healthcare providers as either a distraction, an impediment or even an active adversary. But that’s shortsighted, according to Novartis head of social business Harald Nusser and Jeffrey Sturchio, CEO at Rabin Martin, a […]
Public-Private Partnerships Are Key to Universal Health Care
While most countries have pledged to establish universal healthcare (UHC) – typically in their constitutions or as part of international treaties – it’s no surprise that when it comes to implementation, reality generally lags far behind promises on paper. However there’s an important potential force multiplier: cooperation with the private sector, all […]