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Giving birth in Liberia? You might need to bring your own bleach to get in a hospital

NPR Health - Shots

Public hospitals in Liberia may require a bag of supplies to gain admission for delivery: bleach, baby clothes, diapers. The $100 price tag is too much for the poor. One nurse has a solution. Image credit: Joel R.

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STAT+: Cepheid faces fresh criticism over the pricing of its TB diagnostics

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At issue is a TB test developed by Cepheid, which reached a 10-year deal with the WHO in August 2012 to supply its GeneXpert diagnostic to dozens of low- and middle-income countries. million, which was provided by the WHO and others, the company agreed to supply its test for $9.98 In exchange for $11.1

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STAT+: Drugmaker raises the price of an old chemo medicine tenfold amid persistent shortages

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Amid sporadic shortages of a drug that is essential in preparing patients for lifesaving, cancer-fighting treatments, one manufacturer has returned to the market — but is selling its medicine for 10 to 20 times the prices offered by the only other companies with available supplies.

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Chocolate Shortage Looms Ahead of Easter 2024

XTalks

In Ivory Coast alone, home to half of the global cocoa supply, a leading state-run producer has ceased buying beans, processing only existing stock, highlighting the severity of the crisis. In Ghana and Ivory Coast, which together account for 60 percent of the world’s cocoa output, some processing plants are struggling to afford beans.

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NAU researcher collaborates with ASU to develop groundbreaking technology for food safety

Scienmag

Multidisciplinary project will use dendritic tags to enable food traceability any point in the supply chain Credit: Northern Arizona University According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 48 million Americans are sickened by foodborne illnesses each year, costing the economy more than $15 billion.

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What are McDonald’s Boo Buckets? + Why Campbell’s Acquired Rao’s Sauce – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 133

XTalks

These coveted pails will be available through Halloween, or while supplies last. Despite the premium price tag, the brand has gained a cult following thanks to its inclusion of high quality ingredients and successful word-of-mouth marketing. In fact, Rao’s accounted for nearly 70 percent of Sovos Brands’ 2022 sales, or $837 million.

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Establishing Safer Food Supply Chains with Blockchain and IoT

XTalks

And although global food supply chains have allowed for efficient international distribution, the food and beverage industry’s biggest concern is food safety, especially amid the global pandemic. Growing incidences of product adulteration, food fraud and foodborne illness outbreaks have created a need to re-evaluate supply chains.