The Case for Procurement Transparency
In times of public health emergencies, States and the public cannot rely on the goodwill of pharmaceutical companies to ensure equitable vaccine rollout.
Global Health & Human Rights
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Recent news reports suggest that “a significant number” of girls expelled due to pregnancy have not returned to school.
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