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Pain has a greater social/economic impact such as increased absenteeism rates, risk of quitting the labour market, less physical strength, weaker social relationships, etc^1,2. About one-third of the world's population are in pain everyday². Health...

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹. Corporate taxes accounted for...

Discrimination causes loss of self-esteem and confidence, hopelessness, and isolation¹. An inclusive workforce can engage employees, leading a path to individual empowerment^2;p6. People are discriminated against on various grounds such as race, et...

Around 3.32 billion people are employed globally as of 2022¹. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy². It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending³. It reduces poverty by providing soc...

Globally, around 80% of wastewater is discharged without proper treatment¹. Water pollution results in algal blooms in aquatic environments, quickly increasing nutrient levels that support plant and algae growth while reducing water oxygen levels^2...

The ILO considers a gender-balanced workplace to have 40%-60% of either gender^2;pxii. Gender equality may result in job satisfaction & work dedication³. In the global biotech and pharmaceutical industry (2021), women represented about 49% of the l...

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap the Sun’s heat and cause a rise in temperature and sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change¹. In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to about 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO₂e². Industries must develop...

Pharmaceutical waste includes expired, unused, and used packaging, and primarily plastic as in blister packs^1,2. About 13 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of plastic end up in the oceans yearly, taking hundreds of years to decompose³. Also, the active phar...

Opioid analgesics have contributed enormously to pain management, especially in patients with terminal illnesses and chronic pain, but can present complications¹. Opioid dependence and opioid related-deaths are a growing public problem; the risk o...

The pharmaceutical industry plays a significant role in eradicating diseases as it provides treatment and cures¹. By bringing innovative therapies to the global community of patients through research and development, pharma companies help people l...