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The Future of Health Technology Depends on Responsible Scale, Not Just Rapid Innovation
This blog is based on the chapter: Saatchi, A. G. (2026). The Role of Technology in Tackling Global Health Challenges. In Addressing Global Health Challenges Through Financial Innovation and Health Technologies. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Full chapter available here: Read the full chapter. The future of health technology will not be defined simply by the number of new tools we create. It will be defined by whether those tools can be implemented safely, used confidently
Ghazal Saatchi
Jul 233 min read
AI in Healthcare Must Be Judged by Trust, Fairness and Governance-Not Just Accuracy
This blog is based on the chapter: Saatchi, A. G. (2026). The Role of Technology in Tackling Global Health Challenges. In Addressing Global Health Challenges Through Financial Innovation and Health Technologies. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Full chapter available here: Read the full chapter. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in healthcare to support diagnostics, predictive analytics, disease surveillance, personalised medicine, and clinical decision-maki
Ghazal Saatchi
Jul 173 min read
Telemedicine Can Improve Access: But Access Is Not the Same as Inclusion
This blog is based on the chapter: Saatchi, A. G. (2026). The Role of Technology in Tackling Global Health Challenges. In Addressing Global Health Challenges Through Financial Innovation and Health Technologies. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Full chapter available here: Read the full chapter. Telemedicine is one of the clearest examples of how technology can reshape healthcare delivery. By using digital communication tools to provide consultations, follow-up care and clin
Ghazal Saatchi
Jul 103 min read
Opening Paediatric Allergy Policy Series Tackling Cow's Milk Protein Allergy Care Gaps
In March 2026, Global Policy Network held the first roundtable of its Paediatric Allergy Policy Series, bringing together allergy specialists, dietitians, pharmacists, health visitors, and commissioners to ask an important question: how do we do better for families living with cow's milk protein allergy? The resulting report is both an honest assessment of where the system falls short and a clear roadmap for change. What Is CMPA and Why Does It Matter? Cow's milk protein alle
Ghazal Saatchi
Jul 63 min read
Technology Can Transform Global Health: But Only If Equity Comes First
This blog is based on the chapter: Saatchi, A. G. (2026). The Role of Technology in Tackling Global Health Challenges. In Addressing Global Health Challenges Through Financial Innovation and Health Technologies. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Full chapter available here: Read the full chapter. Technology is often presented as one of the most powerful forces to shape the future of global health. It can support earlier diagnosis, improve disease surveillance, expand remote c
Ghazal Saatchi
Jul 33 min read
Beyond Medicine: Understanding the True Scope of Global Health Disparities
This blog is based on the chapter: Saatchi, A. G. (2026). The Role of Technology in Tackling Global Health Challenges. In Addressing Global Health Challenges Through Financial Innovation and Health Technologies. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Full chapter available here: Read the full chapter. Global health is often discussed through the language of hospitals, doctors, medicines, and treatments. But the true scope of global health is much wider. It is shaped not only by c
Ghazal Saatchi
Jun 245 min read
The Cost of Delay: Why Fertility Needs a Stronger Policy Response
The central failure in fertility policy is not simply whether care exists, but when people are able to access it. In fertility, delay is not a neutral administrative issue; it shapes outcomes, widens inequity, increases the likelihood of more invasive treatment, and can permanently narrow the window in which intervention is effective. Yet across the NHS, fertility care is still too often treated as though time is incidental. Birth rates have fallen to historic lows, with the
Ghazal Saatchi
May 295 min read
A Pharmacy Lens on Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic & Obesity- Integrated Neighbourhood Care
In November 2025, the Global Policy Network brought together healthcare leaders from pharmacy, primary care, policy, and digital health to ask a timely question: could neighbourhood care models be the key to stronger primary care and better population health outcomes? The discussion explored key challenges, including fragmented patient records, workforce pressures, and the practical realities of implementing integrated care. In the UK, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease
Magdalena Gładysz
May 225 min read
In-Depth Medicines Policy Studies: Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Medicines policy is a critical area that influences how healthcare systems operate worldwide. It affects access to essential medicines, affordability, quality, and innovation. As we navigate the complexities of global health challenges, understanding medicines policy through rigorous studies becomes indispensable. In this post, I will share insights from extensive medicines policy studies, highlighting key aspects, challenges, and actionable recommendations that can guide pol
Ghazal Saatchi
May 183 min read
Celebrating Five Years of Impact: UCL GBSH Launches Its First Societal Impact Report at the House of Commons
On the 6th of May, Global Policy Network joined UCL’s Global Business School for Health (GBSH) to mark a major milestone with the launch of its first Societal Impact Report, celebrated at a special reception in the House of Commons. The event brought together more than 100 leaders, partners, and collaborators to reflect on five years of rea lworld impact and to celebrate GBSH’s role as the world’s first business school dedicated exclusively to health. Hosted by Baroness Gisel
Shreya Puri
May 72 min read
Unlocking Pharmacy Funding Initiatives for Innovation
Innovation in pharmacy is essential to improving healthcare outcomes worldwide. Yet, one of the biggest challenges innovators face is securing the necessary funding to bring new ideas to life. As we explore the landscape of pharmacy funding initiatives, it becomes clear that unlocking these resources requires strategic understanding, collaboration, and persistence. Together, we can navigate this complex environment and open doors to transformative advancements in pharmacy. Un
Ghazal Saatchi
May 43 min read
The Importance of Study Medicines Policy: Shaping Health for the Future
Medicines are at the heart of healthcare systems worldwide. They save lives, improve quality of life, and prevent disease. But how do we ensure that medicines are accessible, affordable, and used safely? This is where the study of medicines policy becomes crucial. By understanding and improving medicines policy, we can create systems that benefit everyone, from patients to healthcare providers and governments. Why Study Medicines Policy Matters Medicines policy covers the rul
Ghazal Saatchi
Apr 143 min read
Black Homelessness in England: Centering Racial Equity in Housing Policy
In England, homelessness carries a heavy human and economic toll - and it is not experienced equally. While the issue cuts across every community, evidence shows that Black individuals face a disproportionate and persistent risk of homelessness. This is a product of structural inequalities rippling across housing, health, and social systems that have been allowed to persist for far too long. This reality sits at the heart of Global Policy Network's recent report, “Homelessn
Shannon Thom
Mar 163 min read
Unveiling the Global Policy Events Insights
In today’s interconnected world, understanding the dynamics of global policy events is more important than ever. These gatherings bring together diverse voices from health, education, sustainability, and beyond, creating a platform where ideas transform into impactful actions. But what exactly happens at these events? How do they shape the future we all share? Let’s explore the essence of these global policy events insights and discover how they empower leaders and organisati
Ghazal Saatchi
Mar 164 min read
Driving Pharmacy Innovation with Effective Funding for Pharmacy Innovation
Innovation in pharmacy is transforming healthcare worldwide. New technologies, improved drug delivery systems, and personalised medicine are reshaping how we approach treatment and patient care. However, none of this progress happens without adequate funding. Securing the right financial resources is crucial to drive pharmacy innovation forward. In this post, I will explore effective funding strategies that can empower stakeholders to accelerate breakthroughs in pharmacy. Und
Ghazal Saatchi
Mar 94 min read
The Role of Policy in Scaling Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Nigeria’s pharmaceutical system is entering a defining moment. For decades, it has operated with fragmented coordination, limited manufacturing capacity, and heavy dependence on donor-driven delivery models. Today, these long-standing pressures have reached a critical point. The departure of global pharmaceutical companies, rising medicine prices and the approaching 2028 transition away from vaccine funding have created an environment where the system to confront realities ca
Reeda Ismail
Mar 24 min read
From Ambition to Action: Prevention, Leadership and the Future of Primary Care
On Thursday 26th February, at the Business Services Hub of the Best Practice Show, the Global Policy Network convened a focused and timely panel session: From Ambition to Action: Making Prevention Deliverable in Primary Care. More than a discussion, the session marked the official launch of Primary Care Roundtable Report 1, the first in a series examining how to translate prevention policy into operational reality. Chairing the conversation was our CEO, Ameneh Saatchi, who gu
Nkereuwem Steve Umoh
Feb 273 min read
Shaping the Future of Primary Care in the UK: Priorities and Challenges Over the Next Decade
We are proud to launch our latest report from the Primary Care Series, capturing frontline insights on prevention, neighbourhood integration and digital reform, and setting out practical steps to secure a resilient future for UK primary care.
Magdalena Gładysz
Feb 263 min read
The Future of Medicines Optimisation– Driving Innovation, Equity and Better Use
Medicines sit at the centre of almost every patient interaction across the NHS. Yet the systems designed to support their safe and effective use remain fragmented, unevenly digitised, and often disconnected from the realities of frontline care. While policy ambition around digital transformation has accelerated, the practical conditions needed to translate data into better medicines use have not always kept pace. These themes shaped the fifth roundtable in the UK Medicines Po
Nisha Thakrar
Feb 183 min read
The Future of Pharmacy- Innovation, Integration, and Impact
As the NHS undergoes profound technological, educational and workforce shifts, pharmacy must evolve alongside it. The fourth roundtable of the UK Medicines Policy Series, hosted by the Global Policy Network (GPN), examined this moment of transition through a unifying lens: innovation. Chair Reena Patel captured the purpose of the session clearly: “We will explore the future of the profession through that lens of innovation and explore how pharmacy can drive better outcomes th
Jeanne Vigroux
Feb 33 min read
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