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Pandemic Agreement talks have been extended to July after countries failed to settle the #PABS annex — the system meant to govern pathogen sharing & access to vaccines, therapeutics & diagnostics in future emergencies.

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US Food and Drug Administration Blocked Publication of Agency Studies Confirming Shingles and COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

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👩🏾‍⚕️ Midwives save lives — but they need more than recognition.

They need investment, fair pay, regulation, safe working conditions, medicines, referral systems and full integration into primary health care.

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“Only yes means yes” is now at the centre of Europe’s debate on sexual violence law. The proposed reform would pair consent-based legislation with education, survivor support and training for law enforcement.

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