Low-income countries to be left behind without action on jobs – ILO
Berlin, GermanyReuters A global employment divide between high-income and low-income countries is worsening as rising debt levels hit developing countries disproportionately, the International Labour Organisation said on Wednesday. It urged nations to offer global financial support on job creation and social protection to help narrow the gap. Job seekers stand outside a construction site ahead […]
Pfizer to sell all its patented drugs at non-profit price in low-income countries
Reuters Pfizer Inc will make all of its patented medicines including COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid and big-selling breast cancer drug Ibrance available at a not-for-profit price to 45 of the world’s poorest countries, the drugmaker said on Wednesday. These countries lack good access to innovative treatments. It can take four to seven years longer for new […]