WHO Experts Investigating Mysterious Origins Of SARS-CoV2 Virus ‘Will’ Visit Wuhan, China – But No Date Set 27/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In a politically charged series of exchanges at a Friday press briefing, World Health Organization officials pushed back against queries by a representative of China’s state-controlled CCTV, asking about whether the SARS-CoV2 virus discovered in Wuhan, China in December of 2019 could have been circulating in humans “outside of China before the outbreak in Wuhan, […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 Crisis Is A Signal – Need To ‘Reset’ Global Health Financing 27/11/2020 Ilona Kickbusch We are kicking off our expanded new series of opinion pieces, with Ilona Kickbusch’s reflections on last week’s G-20 and the mission of COVID vaccine distribution – what she describes as the most “defining global challenge” of 2021. We invite contributions from health policy leaders, influencers and practitioners who wish to speak out on issues […] Continue reading -> Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID Vaccine Roll-Out Depends On Restoring Other Vaccination Programs 27/11/2020 Paul Adepoju Africa’s COVID-19 rollout is anticipated for Spring 2021, despite the continent’s low vaccine preparedness, multiple health leaders in Africa have said, as policy advisory groups flag the importance that other successful immunization campaigns will have on COVID recovery. At a press briefing on Thursday, Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, said: “Africa may have […] Continue reading -> Combating The Shadow Pandemic Of Violence Against Women 27/11/2020 Raisa Santos Violence against women and girls has been neglected during and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, and urgent efforts are needed to protect women, UNAIDS has said. One in three women likely to experience violence at least once in their lifetime. Evidence indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant increases in gender-based violence in […] Continue reading -> AstraZeneca Vaccine Most Attractive Option For Africa, Says WHO – Astra Zeneca CEO Says Company Will Run New Trial To Test More Efficient Dose 26/11/2020 Maina Waruru & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nairobi. Africa’s limited cold-chain capacity will constrain the continent’s ability to take up the more cutting-edge Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are likely to win approval first from regulatory authorities, said WHO’s African Regional Director Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Thursday. Those same constraints make the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) vaccine the most attractive option, despite its lower […] Continue reading -> Hurricanes And Holidays Set To Worsen COVID In The Americas 26/11/2020 Raisa Santos New York City. The pandemic has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes in Central America, as a result of outbreaks in overcrowded emergency shelters, as well as travel during the American Thanksgiving season, health leaders said at a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) press conference. Last week, saw an increase of 1.5 million cases reported in […] Continue reading -> UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Calls For “People’s” COVID Vaccine – Need To Get Core Public Health Programmes Back On Track 26/11/2020 James Hacker & Paul Adepoju Far greater investment in global pandemic response is required to ensure that core public health initiatives, like AIDS prevention and treatment aren’t thrown off course by future pandemics, while roll-out of a cheap and accessible “People’s Vaccine” would help get other core public health programmes quickly back on track, UNAIDS has said. In a message […] Continue reading -> Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
The COVID-19 Crisis Is A Signal – Need To ‘Reset’ Global Health Financing 27/11/2020 Ilona Kickbusch We are kicking off our expanded new series of opinion pieces, with Ilona Kickbusch’s reflections on last week’s G-20 and the mission of COVID vaccine distribution – what she describes as the most “defining global challenge” of 2021. We invite contributions from health policy leaders, influencers and practitioners who wish to speak out on issues […] Continue reading -> Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID Vaccine Roll-Out Depends On Restoring Other Vaccination Programs 27/11/2020 Paul Adepoju Africa’s COVID-19 rollout is anticipated for Spring 2021, despite the continent’s low vaccine preparedness, multiple health leaders in Africa have said, as policy advisory groups flag the importance that other successful immunization campaigns will have on COVID recovery. At a press briefing on Thursday, Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, said: “Africa may have […] Continue reading -> Combating The Shadow Pandemic Of Violence Against Women 27/11/2020 Raisa Santos Violence against women and girls has been neglected during and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, and urgent efforts are needed to protect women, UNAIDS has said. One in three women likely to experience violence at least once in their lifetime. Evidence indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant increases in gender-based violence in […] Continue reading -> AstraZeneca Vaccine Most Attractive Option For Africa, Says WHO – Astra Zeneca CEO Says Company Will Run New Trial To Test More Efficient Dose 26/11/2020 Maina Waruru & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nairobi. Africa’s limited cold-chain capacity will constrain the continent’s ability to take up the more cutting-edge Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are likely to win approval first from regulatory authorities, said WHO’s African Regional Director Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Thursday. Those same constraints make the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) vaccine the most attractive option, despite its lower […] Continue reading -> Hurricanes And Holidays Set To Worsen COVID In The Americas 26/11/2020 Raisa Santos New York City. The pandemic has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes in Central America, as a result of outbreaks in overcrowded emergency shelters, as well as travel during the American Thanksgiving season, health leaders said at a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) press conference. Last week, saw an increase of 1.5 million cases reported in […] Continue reading -> UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Calls For “People’s” COVID Vaccine – Need To Get Core Public Health Programmes Back On Track 26/11/2020 James Hacker & Paul Adepoju Far greater investment in global pandemic response is required to ensure that core public health initiatives, like AIDS prevention and treatment aren’t thrown off course by future pandemics, while roll-out of a cheap and accessible “People’s Vaccine” would help get other core public health programmes quickly back on track, UNAIDS has said. In a message […] Continue reading -> Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Africa’s COVID Vaccine Roll-Out Depends On Restoring Other Vaccination Programs 27/11/2020 Paul Adepoju Africa’s COVID-19 rollout is anticipated for Spring 2021, despite the continent’s low vaccine preparedness, multiple health leaders in Africa have said, as policy advisory groups flag the importance that other successful immunization campaigns will have on COVID recovery. At a press briefing on Thursday, Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, said: “Africa may have […] Continue reading -> Combating The Shadow Pandemic Of Violence Against Women 27/11/2020 Raisa Santos Violence against women and girls has been neglected during and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, and urgent efforts are needed to protect women, UNAIDS has said. One in three women likely to experience violence at least once in their lifetime. Evidence indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant increases in gender-based violence in […] Continue reading -> AstraZeneca Vaccine Most Attractive Option For Africa, Says WHO – Astra Zeneca CEO Says Company Will Run New Trial To Test More Efficient Dose 26/11/2020 Maina Waruru & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nairobi. Africa’s limited cold-chain capacity will constrain the continent’s ability to take up the more cutting-edge Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are likely to win approval first from regulatory authorities, said WHO’s African Regional Director Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Thursday. Those same constraints make the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) vaccine the most attractive option, despite its lower […] Continue reading -> Hurricanes And Holidays Set To Worsen COVID In The Americas 26/11/2020 Raisa Santos New York City. The pandemic has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes in Central America, as a result of outbreaks in overcrowded emergency shelters, as well as travel during the American Thanksgiving season, health leaders said at a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) press conference. Last week, saw an increase of 1.5 million cases reported in […] Continue reading -> UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Calls For “People’s” COVID Vaccine – Need To Get Core Public Health Programmes Back On Track 26/11/2020 James Hacker & Paul Adepoju Far greater investment in global pandemic response is required to ensure that core public health initiatives, like AIDS prevention and treatment aren’t thrown off course by future pandemics, while roll-out of a cheap and accessible “People’s Vaccine” would help get other core public health programmes quickly back on track, UNAIDS has said. In a message […] Continue reading -> Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Africa’s COVID Vaccine Roll-Out Depends On Restoring Other Vaccination Programs 27/11/2020 Paul Adepoju Africa’s COVID-19 rollout is anticipated for Spring 2021, despite the continent’s low vaccine preparedness, multiple health leaders in Africa have said, as policy advisory groups flag the importance that other successful immunization campaigns will have on COVID recovery. At a press briefing on Thursday, Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, said: “Africa may have […] Continue reading -> Combating The Shadow Pandemic Of Violence Against Women 27/11/2020 Raisa Santos Violence against women and girls has been neglected during and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, and urgent efforts are needed to protect women, UNAIDS has said. One in three women likely to experience violence at least once in their lifetime. Evidence indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant increases in gender-based violence in […] Continue reading -> AstraZeneca Vaccine Most Attractive Option For Africa, Says WHO – Astra Zeneca CEO Says Company Will Run New Trial To Test More Efficient Dose 26/11/2020 Maina Waruru & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nairobi. Africa’s limited cold-chain capacity will constrain the continent’s ability to take up the more cutting-edge Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are likely to win approval first from regulatory authorities, said WHO’s African Regional Director Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Thursday. Those same constraints make the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) vaccine the most attractive option, despite its lower […] Continue reading -> Hurricanes And Holidays Set To Worsen COVID In The Americas 26/11/2020 Raisa Santos New York City. The pandemic has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes in Central America, as a result of outbreaks in overcrowded emergency shelters, as well as travel during the American Thanksgiving season, health leaders said at a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) press conference. Last week, saw an increase of 1.5 million cases reported in […] Continue reading -> UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Calls For “People’s” COVID Vaccine – Need To Get Core Public Health Programmes Back On Track 26/11/2020 James Hacker & Paul Adepoju Far greater investment in global pandemic response is required to ensure that core public health initiatives, like AIDS prevention and treatment aren’t thrown off course by future pandemics, while roll-out of a cheap and accessible “People’s Vaccine” would help get other core public health programmes quickly back on track, UNAIDS has said. In a message […] Continue reading -> Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Combating The Shadow Pandemic Of Violence Against Women 27/11/2020 Raisa Santos Violence against women and girls has been neglected during and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, and urgent efforts are needed to protect women, UNAIDS has said. One in three women likely to experience violence at least once in their lifetime. Evidence indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant increases in gender-based violence in […] Continue reading -> AstraZeneca Vaccine Most Attractive Option For Africa, Says WHO – Astra Zeneca CEO Says Company Will Run New Trial To Test More Efficient Dose 26/11/2020 Maina Waruru & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nairobi. Africa’s limited cold-chain capacity will constrain the continent’s ability to take up the more cutting-edge Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are likely to win approval first from regulatory authorities, said WHO’s African Regional Director Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Thursday. Those same constraints make the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) vaccine the most attractive option, despite its lower […] Continue reading -> Hurricanes And Holidays Set To Worsen COVID In The Americas 26/11/2020 Raisa Santos New York City. The pandemic has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes in Central America, as a result of outbreaks in overcrowded emergency shelters, as well as travel during the American Thanksgiving season, health leaders said at a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) press conference. Last week, saw an increase of 1.5 million cases reported in […] Continue reading -> UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Calls For “People’s” COVID Vaccine – Need To Get Core Public Health Programmes Back On Track 26/11/2020 James Hacker & Paul Adepoju Far greater investment in global pandemic response is required to ensure that core public health initiatives, like AIDS prevention and treatment aren’t thrown off course by future pandemics, while roll-out of a cheap and accessible “People’s Vaccine” would help get other core public health programmes quickly back on track, UNAIDS has said. In a message […] Continue reading -> Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
AstraZeneca Vaccine Most Attractive Option For Africa, Says WHO – Astra Zeneca CEO Says Company Will Run New Trial To Test More Efficient Dose 26/11/2020 Maina Waruru & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nairobi. Africa’s limited cold-chain capacity will constrain the continent’s ability to take up the more cutting-edge Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are likely to win approval first from regulatory authorities, said WHO’s African Regional Director Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Thursday. Those same constraints make the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) vaccine the most attractive option, despite its lower […] Continue reading -> Hurricanes And Holidays Set To Worsen COVID In The Americas 26/11/2020 Raisa Santos New York City. The pandemic has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes in Central America, as a result of outbreaks in overcrowded emergency shelters, as well as travel during the American Thanksgiving season, health leaders said at a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) press conference. Last week, saw an increase of 1.5 million cases reported in […] Continue reading -> UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Calls For “People’s” COVID Vaccine – Need To Get Core Public Health Programmes Back On Track 26/11/2020 James Hacker & Paul Adepoju Far greater investment in global pandemic response is required to ensure that core public health initiatives, like AIDS prevention and treatment aren’t thrown off course by future pandemics, while roll-out of a cheap and accessible “People’s Vaccine” would help get other core public health programmes quickly back on track, UNAIDS has said. In a message […] Continue reading -> Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Hurricanes And Holidays Set To Worsen COVID In The Americas 26/11/2020 Raisa Santos New York City. The pandemic has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes in Central America, as a result of outbreaks in overcrowded emergency shelters, as well as travel during the American Thanksgiving season, health leaders said at a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) press conference. Last week, saw an increase of 1.5 million cases reported in […] Continue reading -> UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Calls For “People’s” COVID Vaccine – Need To Get Core Public Health Programmes Back On Track 26/11/2020 James Hacker & Paul Adepoju Far greater investment in global pandemic response is required to ensure that core public health initiatives, like AIDS prevention and treatment aren’t thrown off course by future pandemics, while roll-out of a cheap and accessible “People’s Vaccine” would help get other core public health programmes quickly back on track, UNAIDS has said. In a message […] Continue reading -> Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Calls For “People’s” COVID Vaccine – Need To Get Core Public Health Programmes Back On Track 26/11/2020 James Hacker & Paul Adepoju Far greater investment in global pandemic response is required to ensure that core public health initiatives, like AIDS prevention and treatment aren’t thrown off course by future pandemics, while roll-out of a cheap and accessible “People’s Vaccine” would help get other core public health programmes quickly back on track, UNAIDS has said. In a message […] Continue reading -> Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Philanthropy Alone Will Not Ensure Global Access To COVID-19 Vaccines – South Africa’s Take 25/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher South Africa is campaigning for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waiver intellectual property rights on all products related to COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. Mustaqeem De Gama, Counsellor at the South African Permanent Mission in Geneva, is leading the campaign. Kerry Cullinan and Elaine Fletcher spoke to him about the reasons why […] Continue reading -> Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Climate Change Is An Existential Threat To Health: Diverse Global Health Leaders & Politicians Echo Growing Sentiment 25/11/2020 Paul Adepoju ‘Planetary health’ describes how the limits of natural resources like clean air, water and food production shape our long-term health, with climate change as a “threat-multiplier” for future COVID-19 like crises. Experts at the Geneva Health Forum explored the links, ahead of next week’s launch of the 2020 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts