Can Uganda Contain Its COVID-19 Infection Spike? Reflections Of An Emergency Room Doctor 26/08/2020 Samson Wamani Part of a series of stories about how the coronavirus lockdowns and relaxations are playing out in different parts of Africa. For more on this, see our stories on South Africa and Ibadan, Nigeria. Kampala, Uganda – As Uganda’s coronavirus cases double in only two weeks, the Ministry of Health is considering a second lockdown […] Continue reading -> Africa Eradicates Wild Poliovirus 25/08/2020 Editorial team Brazzaville – The independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication officially declared on Tuesday that the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region is free of wild poliovirus. This marks the eradication of the second virus from the face of the continent since smallpox 40 years ago. And while vaccine derived polio is still circulating […] Continue reading -> Evidence On Convalescent Plasma Therapy To Treat COVID-19 Patients Is “Very Low Quality”, Warns WHO 24/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is insufficient evidence that treating people hospitalized for COVID-19 with blood plasma from recovered patients is safe and effective – and more randomized clinical trials are thus needed, warned the World Health Organization on Monday. Evidence overall remains “inconclusive,” said WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan at a WHO press conference on Monday. She spoke […] Continue reading -> More Than 100 Public Health Organizations Call For FIA and Formula 1 To Ditch Tobacco Sponsorships 24/08/2020 Editorial team Some 101 public health organizations have called on the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to put an end to all tobacco advertising in connection to the world-famous Formula 1 (F1) races that FIA sponsors. The organizations issued the call in an open letter to FIA President Jean Todt, released by the tobacco industry watchdog STOP last […] Continue reading -> New US $200 Million Program Aims To Help Countries Build Better Health Information Systems 24/08/2020 Editorial team A new US $200 million program, financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to strengthen health data systems in developing countries. USAID is currently developing the scope of this project, including country participation, according to a spokesperson from global health NGO and partner on the project, Vital Strategies. Strengthening health information systems […] Continue reading -> WHO & UNICEF Issue New Mask Guidance For Children 21/08/2020 Grace Ren The World Health Organization and UNICEF have issued new age-specific mask guidance for children, recommending looser masking protocols for younger children. The agency’s new guidance comes the week after a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital found that children infected with COVID-19 had higher virus levels in their nose and throats than […] Continue reading -> The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Requires “Critical” Support To Fend Off Growing Ebola Outbreak 21/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Grace Ren The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) requires “critical” support to fend off a growing Ebola outbreak in the western Province of Équateur, warned WHO’s Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti on Friday. Her warnings came as Équateur’s Ebola cases have almost doubled to one hundred in the past five weeks, of which 96 are confirmed […] Continue reading -> Germany & France Propose Reforms To Give The WHO More Power, Funding & Oversight 20/08/2020 Editorial team Germany and France are proposing sweeping reforms to strengthen the World Health Organization and ramp up funding for the agency. A draft paper circulated by the two countries outlines ten key reforms to boost the WHO’s legal authority and funding, while also increasing oversight of the agency’s emergency operations, according to Reuters, which obtained a […] Continue reading -> Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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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Africa Eradicates Wild Poliovirus 25/08/2020 Editorial team Brazzaville – The independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication officially declared on Tuesday that the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region is free of wild poliovirus. This marks the eradication of the second virus from the face of the continent since smallpox 40 years ago. And while vaccine derived polio is still circulating […] Continue reading -> Evidence On Convalescent Plasma Therapy To Treat COVID-19 Patients Is “Very Low Quality”, Warns WHO 24/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is insufficient evidence that treating people hospitalized for COVID-19 with blood plasma from recovered patients is safe and effective – and more randomized clinical trials are thus needed, warned the World Health Organization on Monday. Evidence overall remains “inconclusive,” said WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan at a WHO press conference on Monday. She spoke […] Continue reading -> More Than 100 Public Health Organizations Call For FIA and Formula 1 To Ditch Tobacco Sponsorships 24/08/2020 Editorial team Some 101 public health organizations have called on the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to put an end to all tobacco advertising in connection to the world-famous Formula 1 (F1) races that FIA sponsors. The organizations issued the call in an open letter to FIA President Jean Todt, released by the tobacco industry watchdog STOP last […] Continue reading -> New US $200 Million Program Aims To Help Countries Build Better Health Information Systems 24/08/2020 Editorial team A new US $200 million program, financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to strengthen health data systems in developing countries. USAID is currently developing the scope of this project, including country participation, according to a spokesperson from global health NGO and partner on the project, Vital Strategies. Strengthening health information systems […] Continue reading -> WHO & UNICEF Issue New Mask Guidance For Children 21/08/2020 Grace Ren The World Health Organization and UNICEF have issued new age-specific mask guidance for children, recommending looser masking protocols for younger children. The agency’s new guidance comes the week after a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital found that children infected with COVID-19 had higher virus levels in their nose and throats than […] Continue reading -> The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Requires “Critical” Support To Fend Off Growing Ebola Outbreak 21/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Grace Ren The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) requires “critical” support to fend off a growing Ebola outbreak in the western Province of Équateur, warned WHO’s Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti on Friday. Her warnings came as Équateur’s Ebola cases have almost doubled to one hundred in the past five weeks, of which 96 are confirmed […] Continue reading -> Germany & France Propose Reforms To Give The WHO More Power, Funding & Oversight 20/08/2020 Editorial team Germany and France are proposing sweeping reforms to strengthen the World Health Organization and ramp up funding for the agency. A draft paper circulated by the two countries outlines ten key reforms to boost the WHO’s legal authority and funding, while also increasing oversight of the agency’s emergency operations, according to Reuters, which obtained a […] Continue reading -> Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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.
Evidence On Convalescent Plasma Therapy To Treat COVID-19 Patients Is “Very Low Quality”, Warns WHO 24/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is insufficient evidence that treating people hospitalized for COVID-19 with blood plasma from recovered patients is safe and effective – and more randomized clinical trials are thus needed, warned the World Health Organization on Monday. Evidence overall remains “inconclusive,” said WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan at a WHO press conference on Monday. She spoke […] Continue reading -> More Than 100 Public Health Organizations Call For FIA and Formula 1 To Ditch Tobacco Sponsorships 24/08/2020 Editorial team Some 101 public health organizations have called on the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to put an end to all tobacco advertising in connection to the world-famous Formula 1 (F1) races that FIA sponsors. The organizations issued the call in an open letter to FIA President Jean Todt, released by the tobacco industry watchdog STOP last […] Continue reading -> New US $200 Million Program Aims To Help Countries Build Better Health Information Systems 24/08/2020 Editorial team A new US $200 million program, financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to strengthen health data systems in developing countries. USAID is currently developing the scope of this project, including country participation, according to a spokesperson from global health NGO and partner on the project, Vital Strategies. Strengthening health information systems […] Continue reading -> WHO & UNICEF Issue New Mask Guidance For Children 21/08/2020 Grace Ren The World Health Organization and UNICEF have issued new age-specific mask guidance for children, recommending looser masking protocols for younger children. The agency’s new guidance comes the week after a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital found that children infected with COVID-19 had higher virus levels in their nose and throats than […] Continue reading -> The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Requires “Critical” Support To Fend Off Growing Ebola Outbreak 21/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Grace Ren The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) requires “critical” support to fend off a growing Ebola outbreak in the western Province of Équateur, warned WHO’s Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti on Friday. Her warnings came as Équateur’s Ebola cases have almost doubled to one hundred in the past five weeks, of which 96 are confirmed […] Continue reading -> Germany & France Propose Reforms To Give The WHO More Power, Funding & Oversight 20/08/2020 Editorial team Germany and France are proposing sweeping reforms to strengthen the World Health Organization and ramp up funding for the agency. A draft paper circulated by the two countries outlines ten key reforms to boost the WHO’s legal authority and funding, while also increasing oversight of the agency’s emergency operations, according to Reuters, which obtained a […] Continue reading -> Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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.
More Than 100 Public Health Organizations Call For FIA and Formula 1 To Ditch Tobacco Sponsorships 24/08/2020 Editorial team Some 101 public health organizations have called on the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to put an end to all tobacco advertising in connection to the world-famous Formula 1 (F1) races that FIA sponsors. The organizations issued the call in an open letter to FIA President Jean Todt, released by the tobacco industry watchdog STOP last […] Continue reading -> New US $200 Million Program Aims To Help Countries Build Better Health Information Systems 24/08/2020 Editorial team A new US $200 million program, financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to strengthen health data systems in developing countries. USAID is currently developing the scope of this project, including country participation, according to a spokesperson from global health NGO and partner on the project, Vital Strategies. Strengthening health information systems […] Continue reading -> WHO & UNICEF Issue New Mask Guidance For Children 21/08/2020 Grace Ren The World Health Organization and UNICEF have issued new age-specific mask guidance for children, recommending looser masking protocols for younger children. The agency’s new guidance comes the week after a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital found that children infected with COVID-19 had higher virus levels in their nose and throats than […] Continue reading -> The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Requires “Critical” Support To Fend Off Growing Ebola Outbreak 21/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Grace Ren The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) requires “critical” support to fend off a growing Ebola outbreak in the western Province of Équateur, warned WHO’s Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti on Friday. Her warnings came as Équateur’s Ebola cases have almost doubled to one hundred in the past five weeks, of which 96 are confirmed […] Continue reading -> Germany & France Propose Reforms To Give The WHO More Power, Funding & Oversight 20/08/2020 Editorial team Germany and France are proposing sweeping reforms to strengthen the World Health Organization and ramp up funding for the agency. A draft paper circulated by the two countries outlines ten key reforms to boost the WHO’s legal authority and funding, while also increasing oversight of the agency’s emergency operations, according to Reuters, which obtained a […] Continue reading -> Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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.
New US $200 Million Program Aims To Help Countries Build Better Health Information Systems 24/08/2020 Editorial team A new US $200 million program, financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to strengthen health data systems in developing countries. USAID is currently developing the scope of this project, including country participation, according to a spokesperson from global health NGO and partner on the project, Vital Strategies. Strengthening health information systems […] Continue reading -> WHO & UNICEF Issue New Mask Guidance For Children 21/08/2020 Grace Ren The World Health Organization and UNICEF have issued new age-specific mask guidance for children, recommending looser masking protocols for younger children. The agency’s new guidance comes the week after a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital found that children infected with COVID-19 had higher virus levels in their nose and throats than […] Continue reading -> The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Requires “Critical” Support To Fend Off Growing Ebola Outbreak 21/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Grace Ren The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) requires “critical” support to fend off a growing Ebola outbreak in the western Province of Équateur, warned WHO’s Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti on Friday. Her warnings came as Équateur’s Ebola cases have almost doubled to one hundred in the past five weeks, of which 96 are confirmed […] Continue reading -> Germany & France Propose Reforms To Give The WHO More Power, Funding & Oversight 20/08/2020 Editorial team Germany and France are proposing sweeping reforms to strengthen the World Health Organization and ramp up funding for the agency. A draft paper circulated by the two countries outlines ten key reforms to boost the WHO’s legal authority and funding, while also increasing oversight of the agency’s emergency operations, according to Reuters, which obtained a […] Continue reading -> Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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 & UNICEF Issue New Mask Guidance For Children 21/08/2020 Grace Ren The World Health Organization and UNICEF have issued new age-specific mask guidance for children, recommending looser masking protocols for younger children. The agency’s new guidance comes the week after a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital found that children infected with COVID-19 had higher virus levels in their nose and throats than […] Continue reading -> The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Requires “Critical” Support To Fend Off Growing Ebola Outbreak 21/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Grace Ren The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) requires “critical” support to fend off a growing Ebola outbreak in the western Province of Équateur, warned WHO’s Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti on Friday. Her warnings came as Équateur’s Ebola cases have almost doubled to one hundred in the past five weeks, of which 96 are confirmed […] Continue reading -> Germany & France Propose Reforms To Give The WHO More Power, Funding & Oversight 20/08/2020 Editorial team Germany and France are proposing sweeping reforms to strengthen the World Health Organization and ramp up funding for the agency. A draft paper circulated by the two countries outlines ten key reforms to boost the WHO’s legal authority and funding, while also increasing oversight of the agency’s emergency operations, according to Reuters, which obtained a […] Continue reading -> Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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.
The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Requires “Critical” Support To Fend Off Growing Ebola Outbreak 21/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Grace Ren The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) requires “critical” support to fend off a growing Ebola outbreak in the western Province of Équateur, warned WHO’s Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti on Friday. Her warnings came as Équateur’s Ebola cases have almost doubled to one hundred in the past five weeks, of which 96 are confirmed […] Continue reading -> Germany & France Propose Reforms To Give The WHO More Power, Funding & Oversight 20/08/2020 Editorial team Germany and France are proposing sweeping reforms to strengthen the World Health Organization and ramp up funding for the agency. A draft paper circulated by the two countries outlines ten key reforms to boost the WHO’s legal authority and funding, while also increasing oversight of the agency’s emergency operations, according to Reuters, which obtained a […] Continue reading -> Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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.
Germany & France Propose Reforms To Give The WHO More Power, Funding & Oversight 20/08/2020 Editorial team Germany and France are proposing sweeping reforms to strengthen the World Health Organization and ramp up funding for the agency. A draft paper circulated by the two countries outlines ten key reforms to boost the WHO’s legal authority and funding, while also increasing oversight of the agency’s emergency operations, according to Reuters, which obtained a […] Continue reading -> Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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.
Saving Lives During The Pandemic In The Face Of Inconclusive Science 20/08/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Six months into the pandemic, the rapidly evolving science behind COVID-19 has complicated efforts to clamp down on the virus’ rampage around the world. Geneva Solutions asked Antoine Flahault, director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva, and leading voice on COVID-19 science in the region, how we can take swift […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] 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
Health Experts Criticize Decision To Replace Public Health England During Pandemic 19/08/2020 Grace Ren United Kingdom Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock’s announcement to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new agency focused on biosecurity and infectious disease threats has drawn widespread criticism from health experts. The Health Secretary announced that PHE will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) in a speech […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts