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We distill cutting-edge medical technologies to their essence, then re-invent them as affordable, reliable, easy-to-use tools that work in places where resources are limited, power is scarce, or trained health care workers are few and far between.

Oct. 28, 2021
Does the world have the tools to inoculate billions?
Feb. 9, 2023
Swapping needles for patches could improve vaccine equity
May 4, 2020
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78 Articles
  1. A community health worker's travel case of family planning options including the injectable contraceptive DMPA-SC (brand name Sayana Press)
    September 12, 2023

    The Injectables Access Collaborative: Putting self-injectable contraception within reach

    The Injectables Access Collaborative (AC) provides data-driven technical assistance, coordination, resources, and tools to ensure that women and girls have increased access to DMPA-SC and self-injection as part of an expanded range of contraceptive methods, delivered through informed choice programming.
  2. Nanthalile Mugala, MD, MMed, is PATH’s Chief of the Africa Region. Photo: PATH/Francis Kaira.
    June 27, 2023

    Forging pathways to universal health coverage in Africa

    PATH’s Dr. Nanthalile Mugala reflects on the innovation, partnerships, and people driving health equity in Africa.
  3. Microarray patches are a groundbreaking, needle-free technology PATH is advancing to increase access to lifesaving vaccines and other essential medicines. Photo: PATH.
    February 9, 2023

    Swapping needles for patches could improve vaccine equity

    Microarray patches are a groundbreaking needle-free technology that could radically transform how vaccines are administered, but equitable access is far from guaranteed.
  4. Changara District, Mozambique, in October 2021 during durability monitoring data collection. Durability monitoring measures the physical condition and effectiveness of the chemicals on bed nets over time. Photo: PATH/Molly Robertson.
    December 27, 2021

    Promising new tools against malaria

    Mosquito nets treated with new ingredients show greater reductions in malaria than standard insecticide-treated nets.
  5. Examples of Autodisable AD syringes Photo. PATH..jpg
    November 22, 2021

    The syringe shortage, explained

    As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, low- and middle-income countries are facing a massive syringe shortage. PATH experts unpack the causes and implications.
  6. Sharps disposal.jpg
    October 28, 2021

    Does the world have the tools to inoculate billions?

    COVID-19 vaccine rollouts have highlighted the critical role of autodisable syringes, sharps boxes, and other immunization tools.
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