Publisher Retracts Controversial COVID-19 Treatment Study 09/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan A widely cited study about the use of Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat COVID-19, published in March 2020, has been retracted by its publisher, Elsevier. The study, published in Elsevier’s International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, was retracted in the January 2025 edition of the journal (issued last month). “Concerns have been raised regarding this article, […] Continue reading -> Sugary Drinks Drive Global Diabetes and Cardiovascular Cases 07/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Sugary drinks are driving new cases of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a study published in Nature this week. One in five new type 2 diabetes cases in Sub-Saharan Africa and a quarter of those in Latin America and the Caribbean are attributable to sugary […] Continue reading -> China Pioneers Remote Surgeries Using Robots and a Satellite 06/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Chinese surgeons have used a surgical robotic system and a high-speed satellite to perform five operations on patients thousands of kilometres away from them, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN), China’s global news broadcaster. The surgeons, who were based in the Chinese cities of Lhasa, Dali and Sanya, performed procedures on the Beijing patients’ […] Continue reading -> Amid Ignorance of the Links Between Alcohol and Cancer, US Surgeon General Calls for Updated Warning Labels 06/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the United States, yet less than half of US citizens polled are aware of its link to cancer, according to the US Surgeon General. To mitigate this, the warning labels on alcoholic beverages should be updated to include the risk of cancer, advised Surgeon General Dr […] Continue reading -> Brazil’s Congress Hikes Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol and Tobacco While Boosting Healthy Foods 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Brazil’s National Congress approved a selective tax on tobacco, soft drinks, and alcohol this week as part of wide-ranging fiscal reform that also saw a reduction in taxes on healthy foods. The trio of unhealthy consumables is now located in the same tax category as harmful goods and products including coal, vehicles and betting. The […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Countries’ Protection of Health Workers is Haphazard with Significant Gaps 12/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Countries are most likely to have laws about health workers’ pay and least likely to provide them with mental health services and protection against discrimination. There is also little correlation between a country’s wealth and the protection it offers its health workers. These are some of the findings of a study of over 1,200 laws […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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.
Sugary Drinks Drive Global Diabetes and Cardiovascular Cases 07/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Sugary drinks are driving new cases of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a study published in Nature this week. One in five new type 2 diabetes cases in Sub-Saharan Africa and a quarter of those in Latin America and the Caribbean are attributable to sugary […] Continue reading -> China Pioneers Remote Surgeries Using Robots and a Satellite 06/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Chinese surgeons have used a surgical robotic system and a high-speed satellite to perform five operations on patients thousands of kilometres away from them, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN), China’s global news broadcaster. The surgeons, who were based in the Chinese cities of Lhasa, Dali and Sanya, performed procedures on the Beijing patients’ […] Continue reading -> Amid Ignorance of the Links Between Alcohol and Cancer, US Surgeon General Calls for Updated Warning Labels 06/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the United States, yet less than half of US citizens polled are aware of its link to cancer, according to the US Surgeon General. To mitigate this, the warning labels on alcoholic beverages should be updated to include the risk of cancer, advised Surgeon General Dr […] Continue reading -> Brazil’s Congress Hikes Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol and Tobacco While Boosting Healthy Foods 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Brazil’s National Congress approved a selective tax on tobacco, soft drinks, and alcohol this week as part of wide-ranging fiscal reform that also saw a reduction in taxes on healthy foods. The trio of unhealthy consumables is now located in the same tax category as harmful goods and products including coal, vehicles and betting. The […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Countries’ Protection of Health Workers is Haphazard with Significant Gaps 12/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Countries are most likely to have laws about health workers’ pay and least likely to provide them with mental health services and protection against discrimination. There is also little correlation between a country’s wealth and the protection it offers its health workers. These are some of the findings of a study of over 1,200 laws […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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.
China Pioneers Remote Surgeries Using Robots and a Satellite 06/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Chinese surgeons have used a surgical robotic system and a high-speed satellite to perform five operations on patients thousands of kilometres away from them, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN), China’s global news broadcaster. The surgeons, who were based in the Chinese cities of Lhasa, Dali and Sanya, performed procedures on the Beijing patients’ […] Continue reading -> Amid Ignorance of the Links Between Alcohol and Cancer, US Surgeon General Calls for Updated Warning Labels 06/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the United States, yet less than half of US citizens polled are aware of its link to cancer, according to the US Surgeon General. To mitigate this, the warning labels on alcoholic beverages should be updated to include the risk of cancer, advised Surgeon General Dr […] Continue reading -> Brazil’s Congress Hikes Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol and Tobacco While Boosting Healthy Foods 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Brazil’s National Congress approved a selective tax on tobacco, soft drinks, and alcohol this week as part of wide-ranging fiscal reform that also saw a reduction in taxes on healthy foods. The trio of unhealthy consumables is now located in the same tax category as harmful goods and products including coal, vehicles and betting. The […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Countries’ Protection of Health Workers is Haphazard with Significant Gaps 12/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Countries are most likely to have laws about health workers’ pay and least likely to provide them with mental health services and protection against discrimination. There is also little correlation between a country’s wealth and the protection it offers its health workers. These are some of the findings of a study of over 1,200 laws […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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.
Amid Ignorance of the Links Between Alcohol and Cancer, US Surgeon General Calls for Updated Warning Labels 06/01/2025 Kerry Cullinan Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the United States, yet less than half of US citizens polled are aware of its link to cancer, according to the US Surgeon General. To mitigate this, the warning labels on alcoholic beverages should be updated to include the risk of cancer, advised Surgeon General Dr […] Continue reading -> Brazil’s Congress Hikes Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol and Tobacco While Boosting Healthy Foods 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Brazil’s National Congress approved a selective tax on tobacco, soft drinks, and alcohol this week as part of wide-ranging fiscal reform that also saw a reduction in taxes on healthy foods. The trio of unhealthy consumables is now located in the same tax category as harmful goods and products including coal, vehicles and betting. The […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Countries’ Protection of Health Workers is Haphazard with Significant Gaps 12/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Countries are most likely to have laws about health workers’ pay and least likely to provide them with mental health services and protection against discrimination. There is also little correlation between a country’s wealth and the protection it offers its health workers. These are some of the findings of a study of over 1,200 laws […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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.
Brazil’s Congress Hikes Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol and Tobacco While Boosting Healthy Foods 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Brazil’s National Congress approved a selective tax on tobacco, soft drinks, and alcohol this week as part of wide-ranging fiscal reform that also saw a reduction in taxes on healthy foods. The trio of unhealthy consumables is now located in the same tax category as harmful goods and products including coal, vehicles and betting. The […] Continue reading -> DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Countries’ Protection of Health Workers is Haphazard with Significant Gaps 12/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Countries are most likely to have laws about health workers’ pay and least likely to provide them with mental health services and protection against discrimination. There is also little correlation between a country’s wealth and the protection it offers its health workers. These are some of the findings of a study of over 1,200 laws […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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.
DRC: Malaria is Chief Suspect in Mystery Outbreak; Mpox Vaccinations Far Too Slow 20/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Although malaria, compounded by malnutrition, seems the most likely cause of the mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), haemorrhagic fever syndrome has not been ruled out. Dr Ngashi Ngongo, mpox lead for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), told a media briefing on Thursday that there were two “working […] Continue reading -> Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Countries’ Protection of Health Workers is Haphazard with Significant Gaps 12/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Countries are most likely to have laws about health workers’ pay and least likely to provide them with mental health services and protection against discrimination. There is also little correlation between a country’s wealth and the protection it offers its health workers. These are some of the findings of a study of over 1,200 laws […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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.
Pepfar and Global Fund Target Rollout of HIV Prevention Injectable 17/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Some two million people may get access to lenacapavir, the twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that prevents HIV injection, within the next three years, thanks to the Global Fund and United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), national pharmaceutical regulators, […] Continue reading -> Countries’ Protection of Health Workers is Haphazard with Significant Gaps 12/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Countries are most likely to have laws about health workers’ pay and least likely to provide them with mental health services and protection against discrimination. There is also little correlation between a country’s wealth and the protection it offers its health workers. These are some of the findings of a study of over 1,200 laws […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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.
Countries’ Protection of Health Workers is Haphazard with Significant Gaps 12/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan Countries are most likely to have laws about health workers’ pay and least likely to provide them with mental health services and protection against discrimination. There is also little correlation between a country’s wealth and the protection it offers its health workers. These are some of the findings of a study of over 1,200 laws […] Continue reading -> Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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.
Still No Clarity About Mystery Disease in DRC, But All Severe Cases Are Malnourished 09/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There is still no clarity about the cause of the mystery disease affecting people in the Panzi district of Kwango province in south-west Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite hopes that it would be diagnosed by the past weekend. Getting laboratory test results is proving more challenging than previously hoped as the district’s “limited laboratory […] Continue reading -> No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] 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
No Pandemic Agreement This Year – And Doubt About Feasibility of May 2025 Deadline 06/12/2024 Kerry Cullinan There will be no pandemic agreement by year-end and, with only 10 days of formal talks set aside in 2025, some parties doubt whether an agreement can be reached by the May 2025 deadline. The week-long extended 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) made progress, particularly on research and development (Article 9) and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts