Author: Jenny Garner

African-made antiretroviral generics are transforming HIV treatment access, reducing dependence on imports and building local health sovereignty. With WHO-prequalified drugs like TLD now produced in Kenya and long-acting injections rolling out, the continent is taking control of its own health future.

A kidney transplant offers a better quality of life and longer survival than dialysis for people with end-stage kidney disease. Learn who qualifies, what the surgery involves, and how to manage life with a new kidney.

Authorized generics are the exact same drug as brand-name medications - same ingredients, same factory, same results. Learn why they’re just as effective, often cheaper, and why you should consider them.

Only specific FDA-approved medications should be flushed down the toilet - mostly powerful opioids and sedatives that can kill with one dose. Learn which ones, why, and when flushing is the safest option.

Medication adherence means actively choosing to follow a treatment plan with your provider's support - not just obeying orders. Learn why this shift from compliance to adherence saves lives, reduces hospital visits, and improves outcomes for chronic conditions.

Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent infections at home. Learn the science-backed steps for washing hands properly, when to use sanitizer, and how to protect your family from germs-without spending a lot.

Pharmacist counseling scripts are structured tools to ensure patients understand how to take their medications safely. Learn how these training materials improve adherence, meet legal requirements, and adapt to real-world pharmacy settings.

Generics are the backbone of affordable healthcare worldwide, saving billions annually and making life-saving drugs accessible in low-income countries. Yet patent barriers and rising drug prices threaten their impact.

Many common OTC drugs like Sudafed, Benadryl, and Ambien are banned or restricted abroad. Learn which medications can get you arrested overseas and how to travel safely with your prescriptions.

Expired medications aren't always dangerous, but they're rarely reliable. Learn which pills are safe to use after expiration, which ones can harm you, and how to store and dispose of them properly.