Gates Foundation to Invest $2.5 billion in Women’s Health Amid Debilitating US Funding Cuts 05/08/2025 Kerry Cullinan The Gates Foundation is investing $2.5 billion in research and development (R&D) on women’s health over the next five years, focusing primarily on maternal care and sexual health. This comes amid a massive defunding of global health led by the United States, which is threatening progress in key areas such as maternal health, sexual and […] Continue reading -> Syria’s Seeks to Rebuild Shattered Healthcare System – But Sectarian Violence Impedes Progress 05/08/2025 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Syria is looking to rebuild its healthcare system after a 14-year long civil war that left at least 300,000 dead and 70% of its population dependent on humanitarian aid. But the new government faces a major challenge in ensuring the safety of minority groups, along with access to healthcare and humanitarian aid. The primarily Druze […] Continue reading -> ‘Plastics Crisis’ Costs Trillions, Kills Hundreds of Thousands Each Year, Lancet Finds 04/08/2025 Stefan Anderson Plastics are a “grave, growing and under-recognised danger” to people and the planet, causing “disease and death” from infancy to old age, a landmark review has found. The Lancet Plastics Countdown, published as diplomats from around the world arrived in Geneva on Monday for the overtime round of talks on a global plastics treaty, estimates […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Call for Greater Investment in Women-Led TB Solutions 04/08/2025 Health Policy Watch As South Africa marks Women’s Month this August, the global health community is preparing to spotlight the vital role women play in tackling tuberculosis—often in overlooked and underfunded areas of research, care, and advocacy. A special webinar, hosted by Global Health Strategies, the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism, and Health Policy Watch, will recognize and […] Continue reading -> Indian Study Calls for Air Quality Index to Be Linked to Health Risk 04/08/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji Delhi and other Indian cities should replace the one-size-fits-all air quality index (AQI) with a city-specific health index focused on premature death risks, a new study recommends. NEW DELHI – Almost three-quarters of the world’s top 100 most-polluted cities are in India, but does its widely used air quality index (AQI) adequately warn people of […] Continue reading -> Call for Global Strategy to Counter ‘Vaccine Misinformation from US’ 01/08/2025 Kerry Cullinan A clear global strategy is needed to “counter vaccine misinformation from the United States” (US), Heidi Larson and Simon Piatek write in The Lancet this week. This should be based on ensuring the independence of scientific institutions that deal with vaccines and the regulation of digital platforms to “address cross-border health harms”, they argue. Global […] Continue reading -> Oral Health Left Out Again? Why the UN’s NCD Declaration Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes 01/08/2025 Habib Benzian Amid protests over the weakening of the political declaration for the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, one huge issue was omitted from the start: oral health. As United Nations (UN) Member States navigate negotiations for the political declaration of the 2025 United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), a familiar and […] Continue reading -> Grassroots Groups in Uganda Keep GBV Services Going Despite Aid Cuts 01/08/2025 Nanfuka Fatuma Uganda has been hard-hit by the withdrawal of aid by the United States, but women’s groups are helping to support crucial gender-based violence initiatives in refugee settlements. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. The small clinic in northern Uganda’s Obongi District sits at the end of a dusty road, its tin roof […] Continue reading -> Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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.
Syria’s Seeks to Rebuild Shattered Healthcare System – But Sectarian Violence Impedes Progress 05/08/2025 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Syria is looking to rebuild its healthcare system after a 14-year long civil war that left at least 300,000 dead and 70% of its population dependent on humanitarian aid. But the new government faces a major challenge in ensuring the safety of minority groups, along with access to healthcare and humanitarian aid. The primarily Druze […] Continue reading -> ‘Plastics Crisis’ Costs Trillions, Kills Hundreds of Thousands Each Year, Lancet Finds 04/08/2025 Stefan Anderson Plastics are a “grave, growing and under-recognised danger” to people and the planet, causing “disease and death” from infancy to old age, a landmark review has found. The Lancet Plastics Countdown, published as diplomats from around the world arrived in Geneva on Monday for the overtime round of talks on a global plastics treaty, estimates […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Call for Greater Investment in Women-Led TB Solutions 04/08/2025 Health Policy Watch As South Africa marks Women’s Month this August, the global health community is preparing to spotlight the vital role women play in tackling tuberculosis—often in overlooked and underfunded areas of research, care, and advocacy. A special webinar, hosted by Global Health Strategies, the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism, and Health Policy Watch, will recognize and […] Continue reading -> Indian Study Calls for Air Quality Index to Be Linked to Health Risk 04/08/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji Delhi and other Indian cities should replace the one-size-fits-all air quality index (AQI) with a city-specific health index focused on premature death risks, a new study recommends. NEW DELHI – Almost three-quarters of the world’s top 100 most-polluted cities are in India, but does its widely used air quality index (AQI) adequately warn people of […] Continue reading -> Call for Global Strategy to Counter ‘Vaccine Misinformation from US’ 01/08/2025 Kerry Cullinan A clear global strategy is needed to “counter vaccine misinformation from the United States” (US), Heidi Larson and Simon Piatek write in The Lancet this week. This should be based on ensuring the independence of scientific institutions that deal with vaccines and the regulation of digital platforms to “address cross-border health harms”, they argue. Global […] Continue reading -> Oral Health Left Out Again? Why the UN’s NCD Declaration Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes 01/08/2025 Habib Benzian Amid protests over the weakening of the political declaration for the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, one huge issue was omitted from the start: oral health. As United Nations (UN) Member States navigate negotiations for the political declaration of the 2025 United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), a familiar and […] Continue reading -> Grassroots Groups in Uganda Keep GBV Services Going Despite Aid Cuts 01/08/2025 Nanfuka Fatuma Uganda has been hard-hit by the withdrawal of aid by the United States, but women’s groups are helping to support crucial gender-based violence initiatives in refugee settlements. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. The small clinic in northern Uganda’s Obongi District sits at the end of a dusty road, its tin roof […] Continue reading -> Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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.
‘Plastics Crisis’ Costs Trillions, Kills Hundreds of Thousands Each Year, Lancet Finds 04/08/2025 Stefan Anderson Plastics are a “grave, growing and under-recognised danger” to people and the planet, causing “disease and death” from infancy to old age, a landmark review has found. The Lancet Plastics Countdown, published as diplomats from around the world arrived in Geneva on Monday for the overtime round of talks on a global plastics treaty, estimates […] Continue reading -> Health Experts Call for Greater Investment in Women-Led TB Solutions 04/08/2025 Health Policy Watch As South Africa marks Women’s Month this August, the global health community is preparing to spotlight the vital role women play in tackling tuberculosis—often in overlooked and underfunded areas of research, care, and advocacy. A special webinar, hosted by Global Health Strategies, the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism, and Health Policy Watch, will recognize and […] Continue reading -> Indian Study Calls for Air Quality Index to Be Linked to Health Risk 04/08/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji Delhi and other Indian cities should replace the one-size-fits-all air quality index (AQI) with a city-specific health index focused on premature death risks, a new study recommends. NEW DELHI – Almost three-quarters of the world’s top 100 most-polluted cities are in India, but does its widely used air quality index (AQI) adequately warn people of […] Continue reading -> Call for Global Strategy to Counter ‘Vaccine Misinformation from US’ 01/08/2025 Kerry Cullinan A clear global strategy is needed to “counter vaccine misinformation from the United States” (US), Heidi Larson and Simon Piatek write in The Lancet this week. This should be based on ensuring the independence of scientific institutions that deal with vaccines and the regulation of digital platforms to “address cross-border health harms”, they argue. Global […] Continue reading -> Oral Health Left Out Again? Why the UN’s NCD Declaration Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes 01/08/2025 Habib Benzian Amid protests over the weakening of the political declaration for the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, one huge issue was omitted from the start: oral health. As United Nations (UN) Member States navigate negotiations for the political declaration of the 2025 United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), a familiar and […] Continue reading -> Grassroots Groups in Uganda Keep GBV Services Going Despite Aid Cuts 01/08/2025 Nanfuka Fatuma Uganda has been hard-hit by the withdrawal of aid by the United States, but women’s groups are helping to support crucial gender-based violence initiatives in refugee settlements. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. The small clinic in northern Uganda’s Obongi District sits at the end of a dusty road, its tin roof […] Continue reading -> Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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.
Health Experts Call for Greater Investment in Women-Led TB Solutions 04/08/2025 Health Policy Watch As South Africa marks Women’s Month this August, the global health community is preparing to spotlight the vital role women play in tackling tuberculosis—often in overlooked and underfunded areas of research, care, and advocacy. A special webinar, hosted by Global Health Strategies, the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism, and Health Policy Watch, will recognize and […] Continue reading -> Indian Study Calls for Air Quality Index to Be Linked to Health Risk 04/08/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji Delhi and other Indian cities should replace the one-size-fits-all air quality index (AQI) with a city-specific health index focused on premature death risks, a new study recommends. NEW DELHI – Almost three-quarters of the world’s top 100 most-polluted cities are in India, but does its widely used air quality index (AQI) adequately warn people of […] Continue reading -> Call for Global Strategy to Counter ‘Vaccine Misinformation from US’ 01/08/2025 Kerry Cullinan A clear global strategy is needed to “counter vaccine misinformation from the United States” (US), Heidi Larson and Simon Piatek write in The Lancet this week. This should be based on ensuring the independence of scientific institutions that deal with vaccines and the regulation of digital platforms to “address cross-border health harms”, they argue. Global […] Continue reading -> Oral Health Left Out Again? Why the UN’s NCD Declaration Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes 01/08/2025 Habib Benzian Amid protests over the weakening of the political declaration for the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, one huge issue was omitted from the start: oral health. As United Nations (UN) Member States navigate negotiations for the political declaration of the 2025 United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), a familiar and […] Continue reading -> Grassroots Groups in Uganda Keep GBV Services Going Despite Aid Cuts 01/08/2025 Nanfuka Fatuma Uganda has been hard-hit by the withdrawal of aid by the United States, but women’s groups are helping to support crucial gender-based violence initiatives in refugee settlements. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. The small clinic in northern Uganda’s Obongi District sits at the end of a dusty road, its tin roof […] Continue reading -> Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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.
Indian Study Calls for Air Quality Index to Be Linked to Health Risk 04/08/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji Delhi and other Indian cities should replace the one-size-fits-all air quality index (AQI) with a city-specific health index focused on premature death risks, a new study recommends. NEW DELHI – Almost three-quarters of the world’s top 100 most-polluted cities are in India, but does its widely used air quality index (AQI) adequately warn people of […] Continue reading -> Call for Global Strategy to Counter ‘Vaccine Misinformation from US’ 01/08/2025 Kerry Cullinan A clear global strategy is needed to “counter vaccine misinformation from the United States” (US), Heidi Larson and Simon Piatek write in The Lancet this week. This should be based on ensuring the independence of scientific institutions that deal with vaccines and the regulation of digital platforms to “address cross-border health harms”, they argue. Global […] Continue reading -> Oral Health Left Out Again? Why the UN’s NCD Declaration Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes 01/08/2025 Habib Benzian Amid protests over the weakening of the political declaration for the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, one huge issue was omitted from the start: oral health. As United Nations (UN) Member States navigate negotiations for the political declaration of the 2025 United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), a familiar and […] Continue reading -> Grassroots Groups in Uganda Keep GBV Services Going Despite Aid Cuts 01/08/2025 Nanfuka Fatuma Uganda has been hard-hit by the withdrawal of aid by the United States, but women’s groups are helping to support crucial gender-based violence initiatives in refugee settlements. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. The small clinic in northern Uganda’s Obongi District sits at the end of a dusty road, its tin roof […] Continue reading -> Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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.
Call for Global Strategy to Counter ‘Vaccine Misinformation from US’ 01/08/2025 Kerry Cullinan A clear global strategy is needed to “counter vaccine misinformation from the United States” (US), Heidi Larson and Simon Piatek write in The Lancet this week. This should be based on ensuring the independence of scientific institutions that deal with vaccines and the regulation of digital platforms to “address cross-border health harms”, they argue. Global […] Continue reading -> Oral Health Left Out Again? Why the UN’s NCD Declaration Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes 01/08/2025 Habib Benzian Amid protests over the weakening of the political declaration for the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, one huge issue was omitted from the start: oral health. As United Nations (UN) Member States navigate negotiations for the political declaration of the 2025 United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), a familiar and […] Continue reading -> Grassroots Groups in Uganda Keep GBV Services Going Despite Aid Cuts 01/08/2025 Nanfuka Fatuma Uganda has been hard-hit by the withdrawal of aid by the United States, but women’s groups are helping to support crucial gender-based violence initiatives in refugee settlements. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. The small clinic in northern Uganda’s Obongi District sits at the end of a dusty road, its tin roof […] Continue reading -> Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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.
Oral Health Left Out Again? Why the UN’s NCD Declaration Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes 01/08/2025 Habib Benzian Amid protests over the weakening of the political declaration for the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs, one huge issue was omitted from the start: oral health. As United Nations (UN) Member States navigate negotiations for the political declaration of the 2025 United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), a familiar and […] Continue reading -> Grassroots Groups in Uganda Keep GBV Services Going Despite Aid Cuts 01/08/2025 Nanfuka Fatuma Uganda has been hard-hit by the withdrawal of aid by the United States, but women’s groups are helping to support crucial gender-based violence initiatives in refugee settlements. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. The small clinic in northern Uganda’s Obongi District sits at the end of a dusty road, its tin roof […] Continue reading -> Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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.
Grassroots Groups in Uganda Keep GBV Services Going Despite Aid Cuts 01/08/2025 Nanfuka Fatuma Uganda has been hard-hit by the withdrawal of aid by the United States, but women’s groups are helping to support crucial gender-based violence initiatives in refugee settlements. This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. The small clinic in northern Uganda’s Obongi District sits at the end of a dusty road, its tin roof […] Continue reading -> Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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.
Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Advertising Firms 31/07/2025 Edward Maibach & Jemilah Mahmood As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel producers is one concrete step both civil society and UN actors could take now, two leading global health actors argue. The call is the more urgent in light of […] Continue reading -> Health Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] 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 Taxes Offer Solution to Africa’s ‘Burning Platform’ of NCDs 31/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks offer African countries the opportunity to regain their “sovereignty” in response to the collapse of donor funding, according to a new report on health financing compiled by Vital Strategies. Vital CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet described the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) fueled by these unhealthy products as a “burning […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts