Community Health

Global Access to Medicine and Affordability | Community Health

Global Access to Medicine and Affordability | Community Health

The global access to medicine and affordability crisis affects millions of people worldwide, with many unable to access life-saving medications due to high cost

Overview

The global access to medicine and affordability crisis affects millions of people worldwide, with many unable to access life-saving medications due to high costs and limited availability. Initiatives like the Access to Medicine Index aim to improve access to medicine in low- and middle-income countries. Organizations such as the [[world-health-organization|World Health Organization]] and the [[bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation|Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation]] are working to address this issue.