Why Affordability Alone Never Guaranteed Access When Axios began its work in patient access, one of the most visible barriers was straightforward: patients could not afford their treatment. Affordability remains a critical part of access. But years of working with patients, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders have shown that the relationship between … Continued
Healthcare access has evolved beyond addressing individual diseases to finding sustainable ways to connect patients with innovative healthcare solutions. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Saba discusses lessons from the HIV/AIDS crisis, the development of cancer access solutions, cost-sharing models and multisectoral collaboration—and how these experiences have shaped Axios’ approach to improving access. Access solutions have … Continued
When patients need specialty care, referrals can be critical to ensuring they receive the right diagnosis, advice or treatment. Yet referral processes can be complex and difficult to navigate. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Saba explores the barriers that can delay or disrupt referrals and how digital tools and collaboration across stakeholders can help make … Continued
Axios International partnered with the DIHAD Foundation to support the provision of medical supplies globally, extending its commitment to improving access beyond traditional commercial healthcare settings. Patients in underserved or crisis-affected communities can face barriers to essential healthcare because of geography, limited resources or humanitarian circumstances. Cross-sector partnerships can help mobilize resources and expertise where … Continued
Axios International and Dar Al Ber Society launched Abwab Al Khair Pharmacy in the UAE, creating a pharmacy model specifically focused on facilitating access to chronic-disease medicines and supporting charitable funding. Chronic diseases require sustained access to treatment, making long-term affordability and reliable medicine access critical for patients. The model connects medicine access with a … Continued
Dr. Joseph Saba discussed Axios International’s vision for the future of access, reflecting on the company’s origins and the evolution of tools such as PFET, PNAT and Axios+ to address different barriers throughout the patient journey. Patients can encounter multiple barriers to treatment, including affordability, individual needs, adherence and challenges navigating healthcare systems. The evolution … Continued
The HIV/AIDS epidemic shaped a new understanding of what it takes to overcome barriers to healthcare and innovative treatment. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Saba reflects on lessons from his work during the epidemic and how those experiences influenced his decision to move from research toward helping patients access the care and treatments they need. … Continued
The National highlighted the experiences of UAE residents struggling to afford essential medicines and Axios International’s role in connecting patients with available pharmaceutical, government, hospital and charitable support. A medicine can be available within a healthcare system and still remain out of reac h for an individual patient because of cost, insurance or changing personal … Continued
Access to healthcare remains a longstanding challenge for patients around the world. In the first episode of Health Access Now, Dr. Joseph Saba discusses what healthcare access means, the origins of Axios, lessons from the early days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and how those experiences continue to shape the organization’s strategy. The conversation also looks … Continued
In his new book, A World Undivided: A Quest for Better Healthcare Beyond Geopolitics, Axios CEO Dr. Joseph Saba draws on nearly four decades in global health to examine what keeps healthcare systems fragmented and what it would take to create more connected, collaborative approaches to healthcare delivery. The book draws on decades of experience … Continued