Developing Countries Archives - ECS International https://ecsii.com/category/developing-countries/ ECS International, ECSII, Healthcare Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:18:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ecsii.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-1-e14442028662682-32x32.png Developing Countries Archives - ECS International https://ecsii.com/category/developing-countries/ 32 32 Autism in the Caribbean https://ecsii.com/autism-in-the-caribbean/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:15:51 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=2265 Autism by definition is a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.  Autism is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting youngsters, with one in every 68 children affected. The disorder affects boys more than girls, with one Read More

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]]> Developing Countries Are Being Ripped Off By Big Pharma https://ecsii.com/developing-countries-are-being-ripped-off-by-big-pharma/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:00:28 +0000 https://ecsii.com/?p=2250 Developing countries with small to medium-sized economies pay far more money for less effective drugs, according to a new report released by the Washington-based Center for Global Development (CGD) shows that generic drugs, like omeprazole (used to treat heartburn), can cost 20-30 times more in low and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. Also, in countries such Read More

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