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Research shows that the number of drug shortages in Canada are increasing, even though patients may not be aware of it. (Shutterstock))

The creeping problem of drug shortages

Jacalyn M Duffin, Queen's University, Ontario

The Canadian government must undertake regular analysis of the drug shortage problem, if we are ever to develop sustainable solutions.
In low-resource settings many patients cannot access the tests they need for accurate diagnosis, treatment and a chance of survival. Here, patients wait in the Edna Adan University Hospital in Somalia, 2010. (Shutterstock)

The desperate global need for medical diagnostics

Julia von Oettingen, McGill University and Rajesh Vedanthan, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The World Health Organization has made bold progress by including many tests for non-communicable diseases on its new 'Essential Diagnostics List.'

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  1. Canada
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  3. Essential medicines
  4. Non-communicable diseases
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  6. Uganda
  7. universal health coverage
  8. World Health Organization (WHO)

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