Propelevate’s work helping Frontline AIDS better understand how climate change affects HIV has been featured in the Lancet. We spoke to Frontline AIDS’ frontline partners around the world about their experience, we reviewed existing literature and we spoke to climate/health experts.

There are three major reasons to include diverse global markets as soon as possible in your product/service development strategy.

Reason 1: It’s where your customers are

Reason 2: You can address need and inequity

Reason 3: There are partners that can make it easier

We also share thoughts on how to incorporate a health equity lens in new markets.

One ideal channel for distributing self-care medicines and devices is private pharmacies; as they tend to be open more days and hours than clinics, have less waiting time, and are generally staffed by trained pharmacists who can provide supportive advice. In addition, they provide a stigma-free environment where it is easier to solicit support for sensitive health issues since it is socially acceptable to be seen in a pharmacy.