Conflict Breeds Drug-Resistance – And This Is Not Being Addressed 09/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Conflict is a “bio-incubator” of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) yet this is not being recognised or addressed sufficiently, according to Professor Richard Sullivan. Drug-resistant pathogens thrive in war wounds that are treated in sub-optimal conditions and in environments contaminated by heavy metals from bombs, said Sullivan, who is co-director of the Centre for Conflict and Health […] Continue reading -> Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] 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. 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Amid Escalating Conflict in Northern Gaza, WHO Appeals to Israel for ‘Pause’ to Enable Polio Vaccination Campaign 08/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The second round of polio vaccinations for Gaza’s children are due to begin on Monday – but the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) is assessing whether it may be affected by Israel’s renewed military activity in northern Gaza, including evacuation orders for three hospitals over the past 48 hours. WHO EMRO officials […] Continue reading -> Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] 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.
Sudan Starves as War, Floods and Disease Take Their Toll 07/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Over half of Sudan’s citizens face acute hunger and three-quarters of a million are in danger of starving to death – the official definition of famine – yet international assistance has been slow and inadequate. Conflict has killed approximately 30,000 people and forced over a fifth of the population of 50 million to leave their […] Continue reading -> WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Approval of Mpox Diagnostic Test Empowers Health Facilities to Process Results 04/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first mpox test that enables health facilities to test people and get results onsite has been given Emergency Use List (EUL) approval by the World Health Organization (WHO). Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that can give an mpox diagnosis within around two hours from a swab of […] Continue reading -> Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] 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.
Malaria Co-infection Slowed Diagnosis of Marburg in Rwanda 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan The first two people with Marburg also had malaria, which slowed down their diagnosis, Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told a media briefing on Thursday hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This follows the revelation that the suspected index case died on 8 September, according to Dr Brian […] Continue reading -> Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] 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.
Gilead Urged to Expand Voluntary Licences for its Breakthrough HIV Treatment 03/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan HIV activists have hailed the announcement by Gilead on Wednesday that it has authorised six generic manufacturers to sell its breakthrough HIV treatment, lenacapavir, in 120 low- and middle-income countries. However, they have urged Gilead to expand the deal to include countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable drug that […] Continue reading -> Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] 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.
Marburg Virus Spreads in Rwanda – But Not Belgium 02/10/2024 Kerry Cullinan Twenty-nine people in Rwanda have been diagnosed with Marburg, the deadly haemorrhagic virus, and 10 have already died, according to the country’s health ministry on Tuesday. This is three more cases and four more deaths since the outbreak was announced last Friday. The Rwandan Ministry of Education suspended visits to students in boarding schools on […] Continue reading -> WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO’s mRNA Vaccine Hub Faces ‘Uncertainty and Structural Weaknesses’ 30/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The establishment of an “mRNA hub” in South Africa to build the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to develop vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic was widely hailed as a solution to Africa’s lack of manufacturing ability. But three years after its launch in June 2021, the hub faces uncertainties, risks and shortfalls – […] Continue reading -> Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] 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.
Africa Raises $1-billion to Combat Mpox – But Weak Surveillance Clouds Continent’s Response 26/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Governments and donors have pledged around $1 billion to combat Africa’s mpox outbreak in the past few weeks, with the US pledging $500 million this week, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. But the continent’s response is confounded by poor surveillance, problems with testingm virtually non-existant contact […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] 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
Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts