Four Key Areas Where ‘Anti-Globalist’ Trump Threatens Global Health 08/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan US President-elect Donald Trump railed against “globalists” during his election campaign, and his victory will have serious ramifications for global health – particularly for action against climate change, scientific institutions and regulatory bodies, United Nations agencies and sexual and reproductive health. 1. Climate denial “We will drill, baby, drill,” Trump told the Republican National Convention […] Continue reading -> WHO: Climate Action Would Save Two Million Lives A Year 07/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Two million lives could be saved annually through urgent climate action, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Thursday in a stark message to negotiators ahead of next week’s climate summit in Baku, warning that rising temperatures are wreaking havoc on global health, disrupting healthcare systems and fueling disease outbreaks worldwide. The new WHO report, […] Continue reading -> US Should Lift Marburg Travel Restrictions, Urges Africa CDC 07/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The US should lift its Marburg-related entry restrictions on people travelling from Rwanda as they are “killing” that country’s economy, according to Dr Jean Kaseya. The US requires people who have visited Rwanda in the past 21 days to fly to one of only three airports for health screening. “Now that we are out of […] Continue reading -> As Global Temperatures Surge, Countries Lack Data to Address Climate Change 07/11/2024 Disha Shetty There are big gaps in the data that governments rely on to make decisions to mitigate the effects of climate change, according to the latest report by the UN body World Meteorological Organization (WMO), released on Thursday. Climate data includes information about rainfall, drought, sea level rise, storm surges, and cyclones, as well as the […] Continue reading -> Delhi Air Pollution: Is Government’s Satellite Monitoring Missing Stubble Fires? 06/11/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji For some years, the Indian government has monitored farm fires, a major source of Delhi’s air pollutions. Officials say the fire count is drastically down as a result, but researchers say their satellite surveillance is missing fires. DELHI – Peak pollution season has been building up for the last few weeks, and a major government […] Continue reading -> G20 Health Ministers Launch Coalition to Promote Local Medicine Production 05/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan Health Ministers from the powerful G20 nations have resolved to set up a “Global Coalition” to strengthen local and regional production to promote more equitable access to “safe, affordable, quality and effective health products and technologies”. The primary focus of the coalition will be to strengthen the manufacturing capacities of countries to deal with “neglected […] Continue reading -> Nations Back Landmark Health Deal at Troubled UN Biodiversity Summit 04/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Nearly 200 nations have backed a groundbreaking global action plan linking health and the natural world at the close of UN biodiversity negotiations in Cali, Colombia, marking a rare victory in a summit otherwise characterised by disappointment. The final agreement on a “health and biodiversity action plan” was approved as a voluntary rather than mandatory […] Continue reading -> Negotiators Have a Week to Decide if Pandemic Agreement Possible by December 04/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The pandemic agreement talks resumed on Monday for two weeks, but parties only have a week to decide whether they have sufficient common ground to call a special World Health Assembly (WHA) in December to adopt the document. Procedurally, 12 November is the last day by which a December WHA can be called. Negotiators will […] Continue reading -> Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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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WHO: Climate Action Would Save Two Million Lives A Year 07/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Two million lives could be saved annually through urgent climate action, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Thursday in a stark message to negotiators ahead of next week’s climate summit in Baku, warning that rising temperatures are wreaking havoc on global health, disrupting healthcare systems and fueling disease outbreaks worldwide. The new WHO report, […] Continue reading -> US Should Lift Marburg Travel Restrictions, Urges Africa CDC 07/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The US should lift its Marburg-related entry restrictions on people travelling from Rwanda as they are “killing” that country’s economy, according to Dr Jean Kaseya. The US requires people who have visited Rwanda in the past 21 days to fly to one of only three airports for health screening. “Now that we are out of […] Continue reading -> As Global Temperatures Surge, Countries Lack Data to Address Climate Change 07/11/2024 Disha Shetty There are big gaps in the data that governments rely on to make decisions to mitigate the effects of climate change, according to the latest report by the UN body World Meteorological Organization (WMO), released on Thursday. Climate data includes information about rainfall, drought, sea level rise, storm surges, and cyclones, as well as the […] Continue reading -> Delhi Air Pollution: Is Government’s Satellite Monitoring Missing Stubble Fires? 06/11/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji For some years, the Indian government has monitored farm fires, a major source of Delhi’s air pollutions. Officials say the fire count is drastically down as a result, but researchers say their satellite surveillance is missing fires. DELHI – Peak pollution season has been building up for the last few weeks, and a major government […] Continue reading -> G20 Health Ministers Launch Coalition to Promote Local Medicine Production 05/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan Health Ministers from the powerful G20 nations have resolved to set up a “Global Coalition” to strengthen local and regional production to promote more equitable access to “safe, affordable, quality and effective health products and technologies”. The primary focus of the coalition will be to strengthen the manufacturing capacities of countries to deal with “neglected […] Continue reading -> Nations Back Landmark Health Deal at Troubled UN Biodiversity Summit 04/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Nearly 200 nations have backed a groundbreaking global action plan linking health and the natural world at the close of UN biodiversity negotiations in Cali, Colombia, marking a rare victory in a summit otherwise characterised by disappointment. The final agreement on a “health and biodiversity action plan” was approved as a voluntary rather than mandatory […] Continue reading -> Negotiators Have a Week to Decide if Pandemic Agreement Possible by December 04/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The pandemic agreement talks resumed on Monday for two weeks, but parties only have a week to decide whether they have sufficient common ground to call a special World Health Assembly (WHA) in December to adopt the document. Procedurally, 12 November is the last day by which a December WHA can be called. Negotiators will […] Continue reading -> Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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.
US Should Lift Marburg Travel Restrictions, Urges Africa CDC 07/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The US should lift its Marburg-related entry restrictions on people travelling from Rwanda as they are “killing” that country’s economy, according to Dr Jean Kaseya. The US requires people who have visited Rwanda in the past 21 days to fly to one of only three airports for health screening. “Now that we are out of […] Continue reading -> As Global Temperatures Surge, Countries Lack Data to Address Climate Change 07/11/2024 Disha Shetty There are big gaps in the data that governments rely on to make decisions to mitigate the effects of climate change, according to the latest report by the UN body World Meteorological Organization (WMO), released on Thursday. Climate data includes information about rainfall, drought, sea level rise, storm surges, and cyclones, as well as the […] Continue reading -> Delhi Air Pollution: Is Government’s Satellite Monitoring Missing Stubble Fires? 06/11/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji For some years, the Indian government has monitored farm fires, a major source of Delhi’s air pollutions. Officials say the fire count is drastically down as a result, but researchers say their satellite surveillance is missing fires. DELHI – Peak pollution season has been building up for the last few weeks, and a major government […] Continue reading -> G20 Health Ministers Launch Coalition to Promote Local Medicine Production 05/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan Health Ministers from the powerful G20 nations have resolved to set up a “Global Coalition” to strengthen local and regional production to promote more equitable access to “safe, affordable, quality and effective health products and technologies”. The primary focus of the coalition will be to strengthen the manufacturing capacities of countries to deal with “neglected […] Continue reading -> Nations Back Landmark Health Deal at Troubled UN Biodiversity Summit 04/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Nearly 200 nations have backed a groundbreaking global action plan linking health and the natural world at the close of UN biodiversity negotiations in Cali, Colombia, marking a rare victory in a summit otherwise characterised by disappointment. The final agreement on a “health and biodiversity action plan” was approved as a voluntary rather than mandatory […] Continue reading -> Negotiators Have a Week to Decide if Pandemic Agreement Possible by December 04/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The pandemic agreement talks resumed on Monday for two weeks, but parties only have a week to decide whether they have sufficient common ground to call a special World Health Assembly (WHA) in December to adopt the document. Procedurally, 12 November is the last day by which a December WHA can be called. Negotiators will […] Continue reading -> Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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.
As Global Temperatures Surge, Countries Lack Data to Address Climate Change 07/11/2024 Disha Shetty There are big gaps in the data that governments rely on to make decisions to mitigate the effects of climate change, according to the latest report by the UN body World Meteorological Organization (WMO), released on Thursday. Climate data includes information about rainfall, drought, sea level rise, storm surges, and cyclones, as well as the […] Continue reading -> Delhi Air Pollution: Is Government’s Satellite Monitoring Missing Stubble Fires? 06/11/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji For some years, the Indian government has monitored farm fires, a major source of Delhi’s air pollutions. Officials say the fire count is drastically down as a result, but researchers say their satellite surveillance is missing fires. DELHI – Peak pollution season has been building up for the last few weeks, and a major government […] Continue reading -> G20 Health Ministers Launch Coalition to Promote Local Medicine Production 05/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan Health Ministers from the powerful G20 nations have resolved to set up a “Global Coalition” to strengthen local and regional production to promote more equitable access to “safe, affordable, quality and effective health products and technologies”. The primary focus of the coalition will be to strengthen the manufacturing capacities of countries to deal with “neglected […] Continue reading -> Nations Back Landmark Health Deal at Troubled UN Biodiversity Summit 04/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Nearly 200 nations have backed a groundbreaking global action plan linking health and the natural world at the close of UN biodiversity negotiations in Cali, Colombia, marking a rare victory in a summit otherwise characterised by disappointment. The final agreement on a “health and biodiversity action plan” was approved as a voluntary rather than mandatory […] Continue reading -> Negotiators Have a Week to Decide if Pandemic Agreement Possible by December 04/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The pandemic agreement talks resumed on Monday for two weeks, but parties only have a week to decide whether they have sufficient common ground to call a special World Health Assembly (WHA) in December to adopt the document. Procedurally, 12 November is the last day by which a December WHA can be called. Negotiators will […] Continue reading -> Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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.
Delhi Air Pollution: Is Government’s Satellite Monitoring Missing Stubble Fires? 06/11/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji For some years, the Indian government has monitored farm fires, a major source of Delhi’s air pollutions. Officials say the fire count is drastically down as a result, but researchers say their satellite surveillance is missing fires. DELHI – Peak pollution season has been building up for the last few weeks, and a major government […] Continue reading -> G20 Health Ministers Launch Coalition to Promote Local Medicine Production 05/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan Health Ministers from the powerful G20 nations have resolved to set up a “Global Coalition” to strengthen local and regional production to promote more equitable access to “safe, affordable, quality and effective health products and technologies”. The primary focus of the coalition will be to strengthen the manufacturing capacities of countries to deal with “neglected […] Continue reading -> Nations Back Landmark Health Deal at Troubled UN Biodiversity Summit 04/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Nearly 200 nations have backed a groundbreaking global action plan linking health and the natural world at the close of UN biodiversity negotiations in Cali, Colombia, marking a rare victory in a summit otherwise characterised by disappointment. The final agreement on a “health and biodiversity action plan” was approved as a voluntary rather than mandatory […] Continue reading -> Negotiators Have a Week to Decide if Pandemic Agreement Possible by December 04/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The pandemic agreement talks resumed on Monday for two weeks, but parties only have a week to decide whether they have sufficient common ground to call a special World Health Assembly (WHA) in December to adopt the document. Procedurally, 12 November is the last day by which a December WHA can be called. Negotiators will […] Continue reading -> Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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.
G20 Health Ministers Launch Coalition to Promote Local Medicine Production 05/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan Health Ministers from the powerful G20 nations have resolved to set up a “Global Coalition” to strengthen local and regional production to promote more equitable access to “safe, affordable, quality and effective health products and technologies”. The primary focus of the coalition will be to strengthen the manufacturing capacities of countries to deal with “neglected […] Continue reading -> Nations Back Landmark Health Deal at Troubled UN Biodiversity Summit 04/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Nearly 200 nations have backed a groundbreaking global action plan linking health and the natural world at the close of UN biodiversity negotiations in Cali, Colombia, marking a rare victory in a summit otherwise characterised by disappointment. The final agreement on a “health and biodiversity action plan” was approved as a voluntary rather than mandatory […] Continue reading -> Negotiators Have a Week to Decide if Pandemic Agreement Possible by December 04/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The pandemic agreement talks resumed on Monday for two weeks, but parties only have a week to decide whether they have sufficient common ground to call a special World Health Assembly (WHA) in December to adopt the document. Procedurally, 12 November is the last day by which a December WHA can be called. Negotiators will […] Continue reading -> Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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.
Nations Back Landmark Health Deal at Troubled UN Biodiversity Summit 04/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Nearly 200 nations have backed a groundbreaking global action plan linking health and the natural world at the close of UN biodiversity negotiations in Cali, Colombia, marking a rare victory in a summit otherwise characterised by disappointment. The final agreement on a “health and biodiversity action plan” was approved as a voluntary rather than mandatory […] Continue reading -> Negotiators Have a Week to Decide if Pandemic Agreement Possible by December 04/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The pandemic agreement talks resumed on Monday for two weeks, but parties only have a week to decide whether they have sufficient common ground to call a special World Health Assembly (WHA) in December to adopt the document. Procedurally, 12 November is the last day by which a December WHA can be called. Negotiators will […] Continue reading -> Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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.
Negotiators Have a Week to Decide if Pandemic Agreement Possible by December 04/11/2024 Kerry Cullinan The pandemic agreement talks resumed on Monday for two weeks, but parties only have a week to decide whether they have sufficient common ground to call a special World Health Assembly (WHA) in December to adopt the document. Procedurally, 12 November is the last day by which a December WHA can be called. Negotiators will […] Continue reading -> Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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.
Hans Kluge Re-Elected Regional Director of WHO’s European Region, and other Regional Committee Take-Aways 03/11/2024 Sophia Samantaroy WHO Member States gathered in Doha, Washington, D.C, Copenhagen, Manila, and Brazzaville for their respective World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee sessions in the past months to set policies, strategies, and frameworks for the coming years. The WHO Regional Committees – the WHO’s governing bodies in each of six regions – meet yearly to formulate […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] 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 Appeals to Israel: Reverse Decision Closing Headquarters of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency 01/11/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to reverse this week’s decision by the country’s Knesset, or parliament, to close the Jerusalem-based operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that “there is simply no other alternative to UNRWA.” Tedros also said that the third phase […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts