Being born as a scientist in the Middle East, and especially in Iran, is a legacy of obstacles to your education, your mobility, and often your sense of belonging before publishing your first paper. For many students, the obstacles start early. Access to higher education depends on geography, religion, ethnicity or family background. Some research … Read more
The war has already disrupted supplies of key raw materials, including oil, gas, fertilizer and helium. Want LBC stories before everyone else? Choose us as your best resource on Google Britain is “weeks away” from running out of medicines from painkillers to cancer treatments if the war with Iran continues, experts warn. Image: Getty Britain … Read more
Some industry experts have said the UK could face drug shortages within “weeks” if the war in Iran continues. New feature In short Quick stories. The same credible journalism. Experts have expressed concern that the ongoing conflict, which affects key transport routes, could affect the flow of drugs to Britain. The war has already cut … Read more
Britain is “weeks away” from shortages of medicines ranging from painkillers to cancer treatments if the Iran war continues, experts say, while drug prices could also rise. The conflict has disrupted the supply of countless critical raw materials, including oil, gas, crop fertilizers and helium — and health needs may be next. David Weeks, director … Read more
Dar es Salaam Whenever a patient is told that medicine is out of stock at a public health facility, the same questions arise: Who is responsible and why does the problem persist despite increased government spending on health services? This concern continues to plague many citizens, especially at a time when the government has promised … Read more
The National Council for Aged Care Providers is calling on the federal government to provide urgent support to keep services running, as the Middle East war sends oil prices skyrocketing. Aged Australians, which represents residential care, home care, retirement living and community care operators, wants older Australians and aged care workers to be prioritized in … Read more