On October 28th, we handed over an open letter to the Dutch Ministry of Health calling for increased transparency in the pharmaceutical sector. The letter was signed by numerous experts and organizations, including the Dutch Patient Federation and Doctors Without Borders Netherlands. The current lack of transparency is leading to inexplicably high medicine prices, which weigh heavily on healthcare budgets. Early next year we will also present the letter to the Dutch House of Representatives.
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22/10/2026
Who pays the bill? Reflections from the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings
In October 2026, Wemos global health expert Myria Koutsoumpa attended the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings, alongside our partner N'weti from Mozambique. While official discussions raised concerns about the impact of economic policies on people's health and rights, civil society spaces offered hope through collective resistance and advocacy. Read Myria's reflections. Read more
