Geneva Health Forum Opening: Mix of National Solutions & International Cooperation Needed To Combat Pandemic 16/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin A mix of strong national measures and international cooperation is needed to solve the COVID-19 pandemic – and the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), which opened on Monday, is showcasing examples of both, said Switzerland’s Foreign Affairs head Ignazio Cassis and Harsh Vardhan, Indian Minister of Health, speaking at the opening session of the three-day event (16-19 […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s Vaccine News “Encouraging” But Won’t Solve Immediate Problem of Virus Surge in Europe & Americas – WHO 16/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization is encouraged by early results of the efficacy of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine but its most immediate concern is the impact of the surge in cases in Europe and the Americas, threatening both health workers and health systems. “While we continue to receive encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines and remain cautiously […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID Vaccine Is 95% Effective – Independent NIH-Appointed Board Assessment – Higher Storage Temperature Make It Even Better News 16/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna’s mRNA vaccine candidate has had a vaccine efficacy of 94.5%, the company announced today. unveiling the stunning, initial analysis of Phase 3 clinical trial results by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board, appointed by the US National Institutes of Health. And news that the vaccine can be stored at 2° to 8°C (36° to […] Continue reading -> Digital Diagnoses And Medical Records – Geneva Health Forum’s Virtual Innovation Fair Showcases Low-Cost Health Technologies 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Third in a series – Even before the coronavirus struck, large swathes of Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and Latin America, still relied on fragmented paper-based medical records, making it difficult to track people’s medical history – and thus provide high-quality treatment and care. The Virtual Innovation Fair, which is a key […] Continue reading -> Cervical Health For A Lifetime – The Indian Smart Scope Innovation As A Key Tool For Early Cancer Detection 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Second in a series – On Wednesday, 18 November, at 2pm CET, leading experts at the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) 2020 will provide their take on how to move forward on the recently approved WHO global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer, which kills 300,000 women every year, mostly in low-resource settings like […] Continue reading -> Measles Incidence And Deaths Rising Globally – COVID-19 Exacerbates Trends 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Measles is on the rise globally, with a 50 percent increase in measles deaths from 2016 to 2019 and the highest number of reported cases in two decades, states a new joint report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization, published on Thursday. The increase […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> Addressing Global Nurses’ Shortage Means Tackling Ethics Of Migration, Working Conditions & Gender Equity 13/11/2020 Raisa Santos The Year of The Nurse And Midwife, 2020 will be a featured topic at the Geneva Health Forum on Monday, opening day of the conference (16-18 November). Raisa Santos discusses the dilemmas facing nurses worldwide – informed by her own experiences. “Why does it take a pandemic for them to suddenly recognize nurses?” says Isabelle, […] Continue reading -> Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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. 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Moderna’s Vaccine News “Encouraging” But Won’t Solve Immediate Problem of Virus Surge in Europe & Americas – WHO 16/11/2020 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization is encouraged by early results of the efficacy of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine but its most immediate concern is the impact of the surge in cases in Europe and the Americas, threatening both health workers and health systems. “While we continue to receive encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines and remain cautiously […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID Vaccine Is 95% Effective – Independent NIH-Appointed Board Assessment – Higher Storage Temperature Make It Even Better News 16/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna’s mRNA vaccine candidate has had a vaccine efficacy of 94.5%, the company announced today. unveiling the stunning, initial analysis of Phase 3 clinical trial results by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board, appointed by the US National Institutes of Health. And news that the vaccine can be stored at 2° to 8°C (36° to […] Continue reading -> Digital Diagnoses And Medical Records – Geneva Health Forum’s Virtual Innovation Fair Showcases Low-Cost Health Technologies 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Third in a series – Even before the coronavirus struck, large swathes of Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and Latin America, still relied on fragmented paper-based medical records, making it difficult to track people’s medical history – and thus provide high-quality treatment and care. The Virtual Innovation Fair, which is a key […] Continue reading -> Cervical Health For A Lifetime – The Indian Smart Scope Innovation As A Key Tool For Early Cancer Detection 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Second in a series – On Wednesday, 18 November, at 2pm CET, leading experts at the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) 2020 will provide their take on how to move forward on the recently approved WHO global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer, which kills 300,000 women every year, mostly in low-resource settings like […] Continue reading -> Measles Incidence And Deaths Rising Globally – COVID-19 Exacerbates Trends 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Measles is on the rise globally, with a 50 percent increase in measles deaths from 2016 to 2019 and the highest number of reported cases in two decades, states a new joint report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization, published on Thursday. The increase […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> Addressing Global Nurses’ Shortage Means Tackling Ethics Of Migration, Working Conditions & Gender Equity 13/11/2020 Raisa Santos The Year of The Nurse And Midwife, 2020 will be a featured topic at the Geneva Health Forum on Monday, opening day of the conference (16-18 November). Raisa Santos discusses the dilemmas facing nurses worldwide – informed by her own experiences. “Why does it take a pandemic for them to suddenly recognize nurses?” says Isabelle, […] Continue reading -> Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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
Moderna’s COVID Vaccine Is 95% Effective – Independent NIH-Appointed Board Assessment – Higher Storage Temperature Make It Even Better News 16/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna’s mRNA vaccine candidate has had a vaccine efficacy of 94.5%, the company announced today. unveiling the stunning, initial analysis of Phase 3 clinical trial results by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board, appointed by the US National Institutes of Health. And news that the vaccine can be stored at 2° to 8°C (36° to […] Continue reading -> Digital Diagnoses And Medical Records – Geneva Health Forum’s Virtual Innovation Fair Showcases Low-Cost Health Technologies 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Third in a series – Even before the coronavirus struck, large swathes of Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and Latin America, still relied on fragmented paper-based medical records, making it difficult to track people’s medical history – and thus provide high-quality treatment and care. The Virtual Innovation Fair, which is a key […] Continue reading -> Cervical Health For A Lifetime – The Indian Smart Scope Innovation As A Key Tool For Early Cancer Detection 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Second in a series – On Wednesday, 18 November, at 2pm CET, leading experts at the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) 2020 will provide their take on how to move forward on the recently approved WHO global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer, which kills 300,000 women every year, mostly in low-resource settings like […] Continue reading -> Measles Incidence And Deaths Rising Globally – COVID-19 Exacerbates Trends 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Measles is on the rise globally, with a 50 percent increase in measles deaths from 2016 to 2019 and the highest number of reported cases in two decades, states a new joint report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization, published on Thursday. The increase […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> Addressing Global Nurses’ Shortage Means Tackling Ethics Of Migration, Working Conditions & Gender Equity 13/11/2020 Raisa Santos The Year of The Nurse And Midwife, 2020 will be a featured topic at the Geneva Health Forum on Monday, opening day of the conference (16-18 November). Raisa Santos discusses the dilemmas facing nurses worldwide – informed by her own experiences. “Why does it take a pandemic for them to suddenly recognize nurses?” says Isabelle, […] Continue reading -> Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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
Digital Diagnoses And Medical Records – Geneva Health Forum’s Virtual Innovation Fair Showcases Low-Cost Health Technologies 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Third in a series – Even before the coronavirus struck, large swathes of Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and Latin America, still relied on fragmented paper-based medical records, making it difficult to track people’s medical history – and thus provide high-quality treatment and care. The Virtual Innovation Fair, which is a key […] Continue reading -> Cervical Health For A Lifetime – The Indian Smart Scope Innovation As A Key Tool For Early Cancer Detection 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Second in a series – On Wednesday, 18 November, at 2pm CET, leading experts at the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) 2020 will provide their take on how to move forward on the recently approved WHO global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer, which kills 300,000 women every year, mostly in low-resource settings like […] Continue reading -> Measles Incidence And Deaths Rising Globally – COVID-19 Exacerbates Trends 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Measles is on the rise globally, with a 50 percent increase in measles deaths from 2016 to 2019 and the highest number of reported cases in two decades, states a new joint report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization, published on Thursday. The increase […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> Addressing Global Nurses’ Shortage Means Tackling Ethics Of Migration, Working Conditions & Gender Equity 13/11/2020 Raisa Santos The Year of The Nurse And Midwife, 2020 will be a featured topic at the Geneva Health Forum on Monday, opening day of the conference (16-18 November). Raisa Santos discusses the dilemmas facing nurses worldwide – informed by her own experiences. “Why does it take a pandemic for them to suddenly recognize nurses?” says Isabelle, […] Continue reading -> Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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
Cervical Health For A Lifetime – The Indian Smart Scope Innovation As A Key Tool For Early Cancer Detection 15/11/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Second in a series – On Wednesday, 18 November, at 2pm CET, leading experts at the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) 2020 will provide their take on how to move forward on the recently approved WHO global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer, which kills 300,000 women every year, mostly in low-resource settings like […] Continue reading -> Measles Incidence And Deaths Rising Globally – COVID-19 Exacerbates Trends 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Measles is on the rise globally, with a 50 percent increase in measles deaths from 2016 to 2019 and the highest number of reported cases in two decades, states a new joint report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization, published on Thursday. The increase […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> Addressing Global Nurses’ Shortage Means Tackling Ethics Of Migration, Working Conditions & Gender Equity 13/11/2020 Raisa Santos The Year of The Nurse And Midwife, 2020 will be a featured topic at the Geneva Health Forum on Monday, opening day of the conference (16-18 November). Raisa Santos discusses the dilemmas facing nurses worldwide – informed by her own experiences. “Why does it take a pandemic for them to suddenly recognize nurses?” says Isabelle, […] Continue reading -> Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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
Measles Incidence And Deaths Rising Globally – COVID-19 Exacerbates Trends 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Measles is on the rise globally, with a 50 percent increase in measles deaths from 2016 to 2019 and the highest number of reported cases in two decades, states a new joint report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization, published on Thursday. The increase […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> Addressing Global Nurses’ Shortage Means Tackling Ethics Of Migration, Working Conditions & Gender Equity 13/11/2020 Raisa Santos The Year of The Nurse And Midwife, 2020 will be a featured topic at the Geneva Health Forum on Monday, opening day of the conference (16-18 November). Raisa Santos discusses the dilemmas facing nurses worldwide – informed by her own experiences. “Why does it take a pandemic for them to suddenly recognize nurses?” says Isabelle, […] Continue reading -> Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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
Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> Addressing Global Nurses’ Shortage Means Tackling Ethics Of Migration, Working Conditions & Gender Equity 13/11/2020 Raisa Santos The Year of The Nurse And Midwife, 2020 will be a featured topic at the Geneva Health Forum on Monday, opening day of the conference (16-18 November). Raisa Santos discusses the dilemmas facing nurses worldwide – informed by her own experiences. “Why does it take a pandemic for them to suddenly recognize nurses?” says Isabelle, […] Continue reading -> Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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
Addressing Global Nurses’ Shortage Means Tackling Ethics Of Migration, Working Conditions & Gender Equity 13/11/2020 Raisa Santos The Year of The Nurse And Midwife, 2020 will be a featured topic at the Geneva Health Forum on Monday, opening day of the conference (16-18 November). Raisa Santos discusses the dilemmas facing nurses worldwide – informed by her own experiences. “Why does it take a pandemic for them to suddenly recognize nurses?” says Isabelle, […] Continue reading -> Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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
Resolutions On Meningitis Elimination, NTDs Reduction, and Epilepsy Detection and Treatment Adopted at WHA 13/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The close of the World Health Assembly (WHA), Friday, saw the adoption of the first-ever resolution to eliminate meningitis by 2030 – a disease which has its biggest impacts in sub-Saharan Africa, and with a 50 percent fatality rate if left untreated. The closing hours of the WHA also saw the approval of a landmark […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] 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
WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts