Category: healthcare


  • Lessons from Cuba

    by Jessica Toale, LCID Member No one could argue that post-Revolutionary Cuba has been an economic success story; however, an unmitigated programme of social equality despite economic hardship has ensured that the country boasts some of the highest human development indicators in the world. This strategy can provide some valuable lessons for much of the

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  • Low-cost healthcare technology for the world’s poorest

    Charlie Samuda likes Mark Lazarowicz’ speech on healthcare innovation for developing countries. In a recent speech to the Institute of Medical Engineers Mark Lazarowicz MP called for a focus on affordable and innovative healthcare solutions for the benefit of the world’s poorest. The shadow development minister cited examples of life saving simple, low-cost medical advances

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