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Reform UK policy would transfer money directly to poorest 10%

时间:2010-12-5 17:23:32  作者:China   来源:Economy  查看:  评论:0
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The 100-year-old former cinema will be linked to neighbouring Cordes Hall, with Cordes Hall Charity running both venues "as one vibrant arts hub".

"These infections are a daily reality across all age groups," says Dr Abdul Ghafur, infectious disease consultant at Apollo Hospital in India's Chennai city. "We often see patients for whom no antibiotic works - and they die."The irony is cruel. While the world tries to curb antibiotic overuse, a parallel tragedy plays out quietly in poorer nations: people dying from treatable infections because the right drugs are out of reach.

Reform UK policy would transfer money directly to poorest 10%

"For years, the dominant narrative has been that antibiotics are being overused, but the stark reality is that many people with highly drug-resistant infections in low- and middle-income countries are not getting access to the antibiotics they need," says Dr Jennifer Cohn, GARDP's Global Access Director and senior author of the study.The study examined eight intravenous drugs active against carbapenem-resistant bacteria - ranging from older antibiotics including Colistin to newer ones such as Ceftazidime-avibactam. Of the few available drugs, Tigecycline was the most widely used.Researchers blame the treatment gap on weak health systems and limited access to effective antibiotics.

Reform UK policy would transfer money directly to poorest 10%

For example, only 103,647 full treatment courses were procured of Tigecycline across eight countries - far short of the 1.5 million patients who needed them, the study found. This highlighted a major shortfall in the global response to drug-resistant infections.What prevents patients with drug-resistant infections in India from getting the right antibiotics?

Reform UK policy would transfer money directly to poorest 10%

Physicians point to multiple barriers - reaching the right health facility, getting accurate diagnostic tests, and accessing effective drugs. Cost remains a major hurdle, with many of these antibiotics priced far beyond the reach of poorer patients.

"Those who can afford these antibiotics often overuse them; those who can't, don't get them at all," says Dr Ghafur. "We need a system that ensures access for the poor and prevents misuse by the well-to-do."Hundreds of thousands, perhaps even a million, people will unbox their very own

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It also has a cool hook - you can use the controller like a computer mouse by twisting it on its side, making PC games such as Civilization VII a more enjoyable experience than struggling with joysticks.It's not all good news for gamers though as that power comes with a cost - not only is the hardware more expensive than Nintendo fans may be used to, some games are too. A physical copy of Mario Kart World costs a whopping £74.99.

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