2023-09-15 21:00:58
It is always interesting to know what great minds think and how they see the world in which they live. This is why Dr. Joseph Saba, author of the successful book “A World Undivided: A Quest for Better Healthcare Beyond Geopolitics”offers a unique perspective on global healthcare and its focus on access to medicine.
In fact, his book addresses his journey in the medical field and how he has observed the large gaps in the healthcare system, especially regarding access to medical services.
It is worth mentioning that Dr. Saba began as a doctor specializing in infectious diseases in Lebanon, passing through France, and later, he worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) on issues of antiretrovirals and access to medicines.
Over time, says Dr. Saba, there has been a transition in the perception of diseases, going from acute to chronic, which has generated the need to address new forms of care.
In the experience of the author of the best-selling book on Amazon, he has noticed that many patients get lost in the health care system and do not receive the necessary treatment, as is often and unfortunately the case, whether they are advanced countries or developing nations.
The above, says Dr. Saba, becomes especially evident with chronic diseases such as HIV, cancer and other similar conditions. “The traditional concept of healthcare has focused on the hospital for more than 100 years, but today, many patients require a more comprehensive approach, including home follow-up and continued connection with doctors, even after leave the hospital.”
Therefore, to overcome these gaps, it is necessary to change the way we think about healthcare. Although hospitals remain essential, we must adopt a more globalized approach.
And the globalization of certain aspects, such as treatments and diagnoses, can make care more effective and accessible for all people, regardless of their geographical location. Additionally, throughout this model, it is crucial to involve everyone in the healthcare conversation, not just healthcare professionals, to achieve meaningful change.
The book “A World Undivided: A Quest for Better Healthcare Beyond Geopolitics”, presents real stories and experiences spanning different geopolitical areas, in order to provide a unique perspective on how healthcare has evolved in the context of globalization and changes in geopolitics. “These are not only success stories, but also lessons learned along the way. “I wanted to make sure it was accessible to all readers, regardless of their experience in the healthcare field.”
An interesting and important point, according to the author, is that all profits generated by the book will be donated to support patients in low- and middle-income countries, where the need for treatments is critical. “I think it is important to use the impact of the book to make a real difference in the lives of people struggling to access proper healthcare.”
To conclude, it only remains to say that the book is available and designed for all types of readers, not only for health professionals. It is available on electronic platforms such as Amazon. “I hope it can serve as a tool to foster greater understanding about healthcare and how we can all contribute to improving it. My hope is that this work can contribute to positive changes in healthcare globally.”
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Jorge Arturo Castillo has a degree in Communication Sciences (CC) and a master’s degree in International Relations (IR) from the FCPyS of UNAM. He is managing partner of Comunicación CM, from where he edits specialized media in the pharmaceutical, health, energy and technology industries. He has been a journalism professor of the CC degree, at UNAM, for more than 27 years. He is a content generator and has held various journalistic positions in the main media outlets in Mexico, as well as some international ones.
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