Gloves Come Off At Start of Last Round of Pandemic Agreement Negotiations 18/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan World Health Organization (WHO) member states abandoned careful diplomatic language at the start of the final round of negotiations for a pandemic agreement on Monday (18 March), exposing deep divisions between countries from the global North and South. An unprecedented 11 African countries spoke during the two-hour opening session, largely expressing support for the latest […] Continue reading -> Sudan to Start Polio Immunisation as Six African Countries Detect Virus 18/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sudan will resume immunising children against polio after detecting circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in its waster water, as six other African countries have reported either cases or positive environmental samples over the past two weeks. Mali and Nigeria reported one case each, Yemen reported three cases and Angola, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone […] Continue reading -> Time for Top Leaders to Join Pandemic Negotiations 15/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Two final – and likely sleepless – weeks of negotiation on the pandemic agreement begin on Monday, and negotiators have been urged to bring in their principals to ensure speed up decision-making. The negotiations may well be extended but, for now, this ninth meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) is […] Continue reading -> WHO Assurance on Drug Resistance to Key HIV Drug, Dolutegravir; New Trial Shows Promise With TB Treatment 14/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported drug resistance to the world’s gold-standard antiretroviral medicine, dolutegravir “exceeding levels observed in clinical trials” – with resistance ranging from 3.9% to 19.6%. This was potentially very bad news as dolutegravir has been the recommended first- and second-line HIV treatment for all population groups since 2018 – but […] Continue reading -> Who Will Finance Countries’ Pandemic Response: Pandemic Fund, WHO or a New Entity? 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Many practical questions about how the pandemic agreement will be implemented – including how to finance countries’ pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR) – seem likely to be ceded to the Conference of Parties (COP). According to the latest pandemic agreement draft, a “Coordinating Financial Mechanism” will support the implementation of the pandemic agreement and […] Continue reading -> Pharma Describes Draft Pandemic Agreement as a ‘Step Backwards’ 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The new draft of the pandemic agreement “is a step backwards rather than forwards”, according to Thomas Cueni, Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA). “It is critical that any agreement takes steps to ensure equity in access to medicines and vaccines in future pandemics, whilst preserving the innovation ecosystem […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Agreement Draft Lands – And Finally, Text-Based Negotiations Can Begin 11/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The negotiating text of the pandemic agreement (see below) landed in the inboxes of World Health Organization (WHO) member states last Friday afternoon – 10 days before the penultimate negotiation on 18 March and on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. The 31-page draft was also […] Continue reading -> Partnership for Healthy Cities Achieves Big Wins Over Short Time 07/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan CAPE TOWN – From Accra to Kathmandu, a global partnership of 74 cities has had remarkable success in addressing some of the key drivers of sickness and death since it was launched seven years ago. Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has cut traffic crashes by 20%. In India, Bengaluru is virtually smoke-free – not even hookahs […] Continue reading -> New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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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Sudan to Start Polio Immunisation as Six African Countries Detect Virus 18/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Sudan will resume immunising children against polio after detecting circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in its waster water, as six other African countries have reported either cases or positive environmental samples over the past two weeks. Mali and Nigeria reported one case each, Yemen reported three cases and Angola, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone […] Continue reading -> Time for Top Leaders to Join Pandemic Negotiations 15/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Two final – and likely sleepless – weeks of negotiation on the pandemic agreement begin on Monday, and negotiators have been urged to bring in their principals to ensure speed up decision-making. The negotiations may well be extended but, for now, this ninth meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) is […] Continue reading -> WHO Assurance on Drug Resistance to Key HIV Drug, Dolutegravir; New Trial Shows Promise With TB Treatment 14/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported drug resistance to the world’s gold-standard antiretroviral medicine, dolutegravir “exceeding levels observed in clinical trials” – with resistance ranging from 3.9% to 19.6%. This was potentially very bad news as dolutegravir has been the recommended first- and second-line HIV treatment for all population groups since 2018 – but […] Continue reading -> Who Will Finance Countries’ Pandemic Response: Pandemic Fund, WHO or a New Entity? 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Many practical questions about how the pandemic agreement will be implemented – including how to finance countries’ pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR) – seem likely to be ceded to the Conference of Parties (COP). According to the latest pandemic agreement draft, a “Coordinating Financial Mechanism” will support the implementation of the pandemic agreement and […] Continue reading -> Pharma Describes Draft Pandemic Agreement as a ‘Step Backwards’ 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The new draft of the pandemic agreement “is a step backwards rather than forwards”, according to Thomas Cueni, Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA). “It is critical that any agreement takes steps to ensure equity in access to medicines and vaccines in future pandemics, whilst preserving the innovation ecosystem […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Agreement Draft Lands – And Finally, Text-Based Negotiations Can Begin 11/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The negotiating text of the pandemic agreement (see below) landed in the inboxes of World Health Organization (WHO) member states last Friday afternoon – 10 days before the penultimate negotiation on 18 March and on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. The 31-page draft was also […] Continue reading -> Partnership for Healthy Cities Achieves Big Wins Over Short Time 07/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan CAPE TOWN – From Accra to Kathmandu, a global partnership of 74 cities has had remarkable success in addressing some of the key drivers of sickness and death since it was launched seven years ago. Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has cut traffic crashes by 20%. In India, Bengaluru is virtually smoke-free – not even hookahs […] Continue reading -> New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Time for Top Leaders to Join Pandemic Negotiations 15/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Two final – and likely sleepless – weeks of negotiation on the pandemic agreement begin on Monday, and negotiators have been urged to bring in their principals to ensure speed up decision-making. The negotiations may well be extended but, for now, this ninth meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) is […] Continue reading -> WHO Assurance on Drug Resistance to Key HIV Drug, Dolutegravir; New Trial Shows Promise With TB Treatment 14/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported drug resistance to the world’s gold-standard antiretroviral medicine, dolutegravir “exceeding levels observed in clinical trials” – with resistance ranging from 3.9% to 19.6%. This was potentially very bad news as dolutegravir has been the recommended first- and second-line HIV treatment for all population groups since 2018 – but […] Continue reading -> Who Will Finance Countries’ Pandemic Response: Pandemic Fund, WHO or a New Entity? 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Many practical questions about how the pandemic agreement will be implemented – including how to finance countries’ pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR) – seem likely to be ceded to the Conference of Parties (COP). According to the latest pandemic agreement draft, a “Coordinating Financial Mechanism” will support the implementation of the pandemic agreement and […] Continue reading -> Pharma Describes Draft Pandemic Agreement as a ‘Step Backwards’ 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The new draft of the pandemic agreement “is a step backwards rather than forwards”, according to Thomas Cueni, Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA). “It is critical that any agreement takes steps to ensure equity in access to medicines and vaccines in future pandemics, whilst preserving the innovation ecosystem […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Agreement Draft Lands – And Finally, Text-Based Negotiations Can Begin 11/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The negotiating text of the pandemic agreement (see below) landed in the inboxes of World Health Organization (WHO) member states last Friday afternoon – 10 days before the penultimate negotiation on 18 March and on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. The 31-page draft was also […] Continue reading -> Partnership for Healthy Cities Achieves Big Wins Over Short Time 07/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan CAPE TOWN – From Accra to Kathmandu, a global partnership of 74 cities has had remarkable success in addressing some of the key drivers of sickness and death since it was launched seven years ago. Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has cut traffic crashes by 20%. In India, Bengaluru is virtually smoke-free – not even hookahs […] Continue reading -> New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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 Assurance on Drug Resistance to Key HIV Drug, Dolutegravir; New Trial Shows Promise With TB Treatment 14/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported drug resistance to the world’s gold-standard antiretroviral medicine, dolutegravir “exceeding levels observed in clinical trials” – with resistance ranging from 3.9% to 19.6%. This was potentially very bad news as dolutegravir has been the recommended first- and second-line HIV treatment for all population groups since 2018 – but […] Continue reading -> Who Will Finance Countries’ Pandemic Response: Pandemic Fund, WHO or a New Entity? 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Many practical questions about how the pandemic agreement will be implemented – including how to finance countries’ pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR) – seem likely to be ceded to the Conference of Parties (COP). According to the latest pandemic agreement draft, a “Coordinating Financial Mechanism” will support the implementation of the pandemic agreement and […] Continue reading -> Pharma Describes Draft Pandemic Agreement as a ‘Step Backwards’ 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The new draft of the pandemic agreement “is a step backwards rather than forwards”, according to Thomas Cueni, Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA). “It is critical that any agreement takes steps to ensure equity in access to medicines and vaccines in future pandemics, whilst preserving the innovation ecosystem […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Agreement Draft Lands – And Finally, Text-Based Negotiations Can Begin 11/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The negotiating text of the pandemic agreement (see below) landed in the inboxes of World Health Organization (WHO) member states last Friday afternoon – 10 days before the penultimate negotiation on 18 March and on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. The 31-page draft was also […] Continue reading -> Partnership for Healthy Cities Achieves Big Wins Over Short Time 07/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan CAPE TOWN – From Accra to Kathmandu, a global partnership of 74 cities has had remarkable success in addressing some of the key drivers of sickness and death since it was launched seven years ago. Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has cut traffic crashes by 20%. In India, Bengaluru is virtually smoke-free – not even hookahs […] Continue reading -> New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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 Will Finance Countries’ Pandemic Response: Pandemic Fund, WHO or a New Entity? 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Many practical questions about how the pandemic agreement will be implemented – including how to finance countries’ pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR) – seem likely to be ceded to the Conference of Parties (COP). According to the latest pandemic agreement draft, a “Coordinating Financial Mechanism” will support the implementation of the pandemic agreement and […] Continue reading -> Pharma Describes Draft Pandemic Agreement as a ‘Step Backwards’ 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The new draft of the pandemic agreement “is a step backwards rather than forwards”, according to Thomas Cueni, Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA). “It is critical that any agreement takes steps to ensure equity in access to medicines and vaccines in future pandemics, whilst preserving the innovation ecosystem […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Agreement Draft Lands – And Finally, Text-Based Negotiations Can Begin 11/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The negotiating text of the pandemic agreement (see below) landed in the inboxes of World Health Organization (WHO) member states last Friday afternoon – 10 days before the penultimate negotiation on 18 March and on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. The 31-page draft was also […] Continue reading -> Partnership for Healthy Cities Achieves Big Wins Over Short Time 07/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan CAPE TOWN – From Accra to Kathmandu, a global partnership of 74 cities has had remarkable success in addressing some of the key drivers of sickness and death since it was launched seven years ago. Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has cut traffic crashes by 20%. In India, Bengaluru is virtually smoke-free – not even hookahs […] Continue reading -> New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Pharma Describes Draft Pandemic Agreement as a ‘Step Backwards’ 12/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The new draft of the pandemic agreement “is a step backwards rather than forwards”, according to Thomas Cueni, Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA). “It is critical that any agreement takes steps to ensure equity in access to medicines and vaccines in future pandemics, whilst preserving the innovation ecosystem […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Agreement Draft Lands – And Finally, Text-Based Negotiations Can Begin 11/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The negotiating text of the pandemic agreement (see below) landed in the inboxes of World Health Organization (WHO) member states last Friday afternoon – 10 days before the penultimate negotiation on 18 March and on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. The 31-page draft was also […] Continue reading -> Partnership for Healthy Cities Achieves Big Wins Over Short Time 07/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan CAPE TOWN – From Accra to Kathmandu, a global partnership of 74 cities has had remarkable success in addressing some of the key drivers of sickness and death since it was launched seven years ago. Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has cut traffic crashes by 20%. In India, Bengaluru is virtually smoke-free – not even hookahs […] Continue reading -> New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
New Pandemic Agreement Draft Lands – And Finally, Text-Based Negotiations Can Begin 11/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The negotiating text of the pandemic agreement (see below) landed in the inboxes of World Health Organization (WHO) member states last Friday afternoon – 10 days before the penultimate negotiation on 18 March and on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. The 31-page draft was also […] Continue reading -> Partnership for Healthy Cities Achieves Big Wins Over Short Time 07/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan CAPE TOWN – From Accra to Kathmandu, a global partnership of 74 cities has had remarkable success in addressing some of the key drivers of sickness and death since it was launched seven years ago. Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has cut traffic crashes by 20%. In India, Bengaluru is virtually smoke-free – not even hookahs […] Continue reading -> New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Partnership for Healthy Cities Achieves Big Wins Over Short Time 07/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan CAPE TOWN – From Accra to Kathmandu, a global partnership of 74 cities has had remarkable success in addressing some of the key drivers of sickness and death since it was launched seven years ago. Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has cut traffic crashes by 20%. In India, Bengaluru is virtually smoke-free – not even hookahs […] Continue reading -> New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
New Global Commitments Make Elimination of Cervical Cancer Possible 06/03/2024 Sophia Samantaroy & Kerry Cullinan Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach, thanks to new commitments by governments, donors and other partners, including pledges of almost $600 million, made at the first-ever global forum on cervical cancer in Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, although vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause […] Continue reading -> European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
European Parliament Challenged to Enable Non-EU Countries to Benefit from Medical Products Made Under Compulsory Licences 05/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan The European Parliament has been challenged to amend a proposed law to enable countries outside the European Union (EU) to benefit from medical products produced under compulsory licences during crises. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that, “during specific crises or emergencies”, the EU can issue a compulsory licence to enable the production of certain […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts