Cluster: Health Economy

Battling the rising tide of fake medicine

This content was published on Jul 4, 2024 Sales of counterfeit drugs are booming around the world, putting thousands of lives at risk. Why is it so hard to stem the tide of fake medicine?

What are the ethical considerations in medically assisted reproduction?

Do you think the authorities should allow people diagnosed as infertile to have access to assisted reproductive technology?

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May 27, 2024

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Whatever happened to the world’s most expensive drug?

This content was published on Apr 23, 2024 Swiss pharma giant Novartis launched Zolgensma five years ago with a price tag of $2.1 million. What happened to it?

How drug prices are negotiated in Switzerland and beyond

This content was published on Apr 23, 2024 Switzerland's pharmaceutical sector supplies drugs worldwide, but not all countries receive them with the same price tag. Here's why.

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Slovenia’s role in the global pharmaceutical supply chain

This content was published on Feb 9, 2024 Novartis and Sandoz have been investing into the Balkan nation's pharma sector, turning into a key partner for development and manufacturing of drugs.

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Consumers are still buying food which makes them sick. How come?

This content was published on Nov 11, 2023 One in ten people in the world falls ill after eating contaminated food, and 420,000 die every year. Are governments and companies doing enough?

Artificial sweeteners: when ‘zero’ is not the way to go

This content was published on Jul 22, 2023 With the World Health Organization (WHO) counselling against the use of artificial sweeteners, what options are left on the table?

What work (if any) do you think is acceptable for children to do?

Let us know your views on this delicate subject.

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May 3, 2021

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