NEW YORK CITY – A painstakingly negotiated High Level Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases seemed set for approval by the UN General Assembly  – despite a last minute move by the United States calling for its rejection saying consensus had not been reached.    A long list of statements by the largest blocks of developed and […] Continue reading ->
Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading ->
On 25 September, world leaders will gather at the United Nations for the Fourth High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). It comes at a pivotal moment: funding for global health has plummeted, while NCDs like heart disease, cancer and diabetes continue to claim 75% of all lives lost worldwide. This amid recent efforts to water […] Continue reading ->
In a 4 September message,  the WHO/HQ Staff Association called for an Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA), now due to take place on Monday, 22 September. The message acknowledged what many staff were feeling: profound change, deep uncertainty, and a heavy personal and professional toll. Their statement flagged key concerns raised by many WHO staff about […] Continue reading ->
The United States will resume funding HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and polio medicine and the salaries of health workers directly delivering most of these services to patients through bilateral deals with governments and faith-based organizations– at least for the 2026 financial year, according to the America First Global Health Strategy unveiled by the US State Department […] Continue reading ->
For every $1 invested in cost-effective “best buys” to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) over the next five years, there would be a four-fold return in social and economic benefits, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO’s 29 “best buys” focus on reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption, addressing unhealthy diets and lack of exercise, […] Continue reading ->