WHO European Member States Denounce Russia Over Ukraine Invasion, Impact on Health Services 10/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher By an overwhelming vote of 43 to three with just two abstentions, WHO’s European member states approved a resolution condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution, approved Tuesday in a special session of the WHO Regional Committee of member states, is a prelude to the tough global debate that can be expected at […] Continue reading -> Authorities Had ‘No Idea’ What to do With People Who Use Drugs During COVID-19 10/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Policies initiated to control the COVID-19 pandemic increased the difficulties for people who use drugs when seeking health treatment, leading drug experts to conclude that treatment programmes need to be integrated into community care. Ruth Dreifuss, former President of Switzerland and founding member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, noted that people who use […] Continue reading -> Three COVID-19 vaccine doses prove more protective than two in new study 10/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A third shot of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosted vaccine effectiveness against infection, which had been diminished five to six months after the second vaccine dose, according to a study of over 12,000 healthcare workers released this week by Nature. The study was conducted in Israel by Sheba Medical Center and involved 12,413 health workers […] Continue reading -> Global Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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. 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Authorities Had ‘No Idea’ What to do With People Who Use Drugs During COVID-19 10/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Policies initiated to control the COVID-19 pandemic increased the difficulties for people who use drugs when seeking health treatment, leading drug experts to conclude that treatment programmes need to be integrated into community care. Ruth Dreifuss, former President of Switzerland and founding member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, noted that people who use […] Continue reading -> Three COVID-19 vaccine doses prove more protective than two in new study 10/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A third shot of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosted vaccine effectiveness against infection, which had been diminished five to six months after the second vaccine dose, according to a study of over 12,000 healthcare workers released this week by Nature. The study was conducted in Israel by Sheba Medical Center and involved 12,413 health workers […] Continue reading -> Global Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Three COVID-19 vaccine doses prove more protective than two in new study 10/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A third shot of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosted vaccine effectiveness against infection, which had been diminished five to six months after the second vaccine dose, according to a study of over 12,000 healthcare workers released this week by Nature. The study was conducted in Israel by Sheba Medical Center and involved 12,413 health workers […] Continue reading -> Global Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Global Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
COVAX Tackles ‘Last Mile’ of Getting Vaccines into Arms 06/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Now that COVAX has enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines, its focus is on vaccination uptake – including encouraging countries to combine campaigns against measles and polio with COVID-19, and even helping with “campaign-style” vaccination drives. This emerged at a media briefing on vaccine delivery called by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, of which […] Continue reading -> Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
Lead Poisoning Still Causes 900,000 Deaths Per Year 05/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman Pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of approximately 9 million people each year; more than the number of deaths attributable to war and terrorism, malaria, AIDS, tuberculosis, drugs, alcohol or even smoking. That’s also the equivalent of one in six premature deaths worldwide, pointed out Rachael Kupka, of the Global Alliance on Health and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts