<div dir="ltr">Universities are beginning to embrace the idea that it is their responsibility to share their research outputs globally, says Kuchma. <b><font color="#ff0000">That means not only changing policies, but also developing Open Access publishing platforms.</font></b><br>
<br>EIFL’s large network of countries with “mission-driven people” is making a difference. Kuchma points to an example in Malawi where two hospitals, 100 miles apart, were unaware of the latest treatments for HIV-positive patients happening in one facility. Once an open access repository was in place, medical staff could exchange valuable information. “<b><font color="#ff0000">You can say Open Access saves lives. It helps provide better patient care</font></b>,” says Kuchma.<div>
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