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Othoman Mellouk

@omellouk.bsky.social
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rani – Resilience Action Network International @rani.co · 26/02/2025
"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...
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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...
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ITPC Global @itpc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
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/
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Othoman Mellouk @omellouk.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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.
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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...
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ITPC Global @itpc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
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...
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ITPC Global @itpc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Mise à jour sur le gel du financement américain et son impact sur les trois maladies (Webinaire / Échange exclusivement en français) us06web.zoom.us/j/86120649234
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
"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!
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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…
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Othoman Mellouk @omellouk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
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."
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Othoman Mellouk @omellouk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Great discussion yesterday at Africa Pharma Meeting #FMIIP in Marrakesh on Empowering Africa's Pharmaceutical Future: Local Manufacturing and IP Reform as Game-Changers...
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Health Justice Initiative @hji-sa.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
📢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...
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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...
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Krista Lauer @kristalauer.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
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
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ITPC Global @itpc.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
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
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Coalition PLUS @coalitionplus.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
#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
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Othoman Mellouk @omellouk.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
“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.”
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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.
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Dr Laura Waters @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
My 1st post for 2025 is a sobering one. Brilliant piece by @iasociety.bsky.social President & Executive Director READ IT!! Please. Thank you. healthpolicy-watch.news/why-hiv-coul... @brendacrabtreer.bsky.social @cla-cor.bsky.social @paulsaxmd.bsky.social
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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
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Othoman Mellouk @omellouk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
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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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Just Treatment @justtreatment.org · 26/01/2025
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...
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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
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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
What an incredibly bad week for global health! 😔😢 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
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Othoman Mellouk @omellouk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
📢WEBINAR ALERT Making Data Work: Strengthening Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) in Ukraine & South Africa 🔗Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Othoman Mellouk @omellouk.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
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. Disclaimer: My posts = my opinions. Let’s connect and keep it real (and maybe a little fun)!
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