Half WHO’s Senior Leadership Team to Leave in Huge Geneva Shake-up 22/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Half of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 16-member senior leadership team at the Geneva headquarters will leave the global body at the end of November, including Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan and Dr Mariângela Simão, Assistant Director-General for access to medicines and health products. The announcement of the departure of the eight senior leaders was […] Continue reading -> What about Debt Cancellation to Help Prevent Future Pandemics? 21/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations on a ‘pandemic treaty’ are starting in earnest within weeks as the World Health Organization (WHO) distributed the first ‘zero-sum’ conceptual draft of the agreement to member states on Friday – but one of the biggest conundrums is how to pay to mitigate the next pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Treaty ‘Zero-Draft’ Makes a Strong Case for Regional Production 17/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Regional production of vaccines and other pandemic-related products – and sharing the technical know-how to enable this – features strongly in the much-anticipated first draft of the global pandemic treaty proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to guide future pandemics. WHO member states will be briefed on the conceptual “zero-sum” draft on Friday in […] Continue reading -> Women Can Give Themselves Injectable Contraception, WHO Advises 15/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan In the aftermath of massive pandemic-related disruptions to family planning services, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that women can be taught to give themselves contraceptive injections. This is one of the practical measures to ensure the continuity of family planning services during epidemics that is contained in the WHO’s updated family planning handbook, which […] Continue reading -> Colombia Votes to Tax Junk Food and Sugary Drinks 14/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Colombia’s Congress has voted to impose taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks to curb obesity and address other health issues. Ultra-processed foods facing taxes are those with high added sugars, salt, and saturated fats, including sausages, cereals, jellies and jams, purees, sauces, condiments and seasoning. These will face a 10% tax in September 2023, […] Continue reading -> Developing Nations Clamour for New Deal on Debt and Climate Finance 08/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Kerry Cullinan SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Small island states and other African and Asian developing nations stepped up their appeals Tuesday for a reboot of the global financial system to make climate finance more affordable to their debt-ridden nations, now battling a rising wave of climate emergencies along with demands to “go green”. Reducing interest rates on […] Continue reading -> Shorter Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB is More Effective 08/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Two shorter treatment regimens for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis have proven to be safe and more effective than the current treatment, the Union World Conference on Lung Health heard on Tuesday. Results from Stage 2 of the STREAM clinical trial, published in The Lancet on the same day, show that a fully-oral nine-month bedaquiline-based regimen […] Continue reading -> Europe’s ‘Dash for Gas’ in Africa is a Setback for Renewable Energy 07/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Europe’s attempts to get alternative gas supplies from African countries in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “bridge to nowhere”, former US vice-president Al Gore told the UN climate change talks in Egypt, COP27. “We must see the so-called dash for gas for what it really is: a dash down a bridge […] Continue reading -> Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. 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What about Debt Cancellation to Help Prevent Future Pandemics? 21/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations on a ‘pandemic treaty’ are starting in earnest within weeks as the World Health Organization (WHO) distributed the first ‘zero-sum’ conceptual draft of the agreement to member states on Friday – but one of the biggest conundrums is how to pay to mitigate the next pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Treaty ‘Zero-Draft’ Makes a Strong Case for Regional Production 17/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Regional production of vaccines and other pandemic-related products – and sharing the technical know-how to enable this – features strongly in the much-anticipated first draft of the global pandemic treaty proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to guide future pandemics. WHO member states will be briefed on the conceptual “zero-sum” draft on Friday in […] Continue reading -> Women Can Give Themselves Injectable Contraception, WHO Advises 15/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan In the aftermath of massive pandemic-related disruptions to family planning services, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that women can be taught to give themselves contraceptive injections. This is one of the practical measures to ensure the continuity of family planning services during epidemics that is contained in the WHO’s updated family planning handbook, which […] Continue reading -> Colombia Votes to Tax Junk Food and Sugary Drinks 14/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Colombia’s Congress has voted to impose taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks to curb obesity and address other health issues. Ultra-processed foods facing taxes are those with high added sugars, salt, and saturated fats, including sausages, cereals, jellies and jams, purees, sauces, condiments and seasoning. These will face a 10% tax in September 2023, […] Continue reading -> Developing Nations Clamour for New Deal on Debt and Climate Finance 08/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Kerry Cullinan SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Small island states and other African and Asian developing nations stepped up their appeals Tuesday for a reboot of the global financial system to make climate finance more affordable to their debt-ridden nations, now battling a rising wave of climate emergencies along with demands to “go green”. Reducing interest rates on […] Continue reading -> Shorter Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB is More Effective 08/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Two shorter treatment regimens for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis have proven to be safe and more effective than the current treatment, the Union World Conference on Lung Health heard on Tuesday. Results from Stage 2 of the STREAM clinical trial, published in The Lancet on the same day, show that a fully-oral nine-month bedaquiline-based regimen […] Continue reading -> Europe’s ‘Dash for Gas’ in Africa is a Setback for Renewable Energy 07/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Europe’s attempts to get alternative gas supplies from African countries in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “bridge to nowhere”, former US vice-president Al Gore told the UN climate change talks in Egypt, COP27. “We must see the so-called dash for gas for what it really is: a dash down a bridge […] Continue reading -> Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] 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.
Pandemic Treaty ‘Zero-Draft’ Makes a Strong Case for Regional Production 17/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Regional production of vaccines and other pandemic-related products – and sharing the technical know-how to enable this – features strongly in the much-anticipated first draft of the global pandemic treaty proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to guide future pandemics. WHO member states will be briefed on the conceptual “zero-sum” draft on Friday in […] Continue reading -> Women Can Give Themselves Injectable Contraception, WHO Advises 15/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan In the aftermath of massive pandemic-related disruptions to family planning services, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that women can be taught to give themselves contraceptive injections. This is one of the practical measures to ensure the continuity of family planning services during epidemics that is contained in the WHO’s updated family planning handbook, which […] Continue reading -> Colombia Votes to Tax Junk Food and Sugary Drinks 14/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Colombia’s Congress has voted to impose taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks to curb obesity and address other health issues. Ultra-processed foods facing taxes are those with high added sugars, salt, and saturated fats, including sausages, cereals, jellies and jams, purees, sauces, condiments and seasoning. These will face a 10% tax in September 2023, […] Continue reading -> Developing Nations Clamour for New Deal on Debt and Climate Finance 08/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Kerry Cullinan SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Small island states and other African and Asian developing nations stepped up their appeals Tuesday for a reboot of the global financial system to make climate finance more affordable to their debt-ridden nations, now battling a rising wave of climate emergencies along with demands to “go green”. Reducing interest rates on […] Continue reading -> Shorter Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB is More Effective 08/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Two shorter treatment regimens for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis have proven to be safe and more effective than the current treatment, the Union World Conference on Lung Health heard on Tuesday. Results from Stage 2 of the STREAM clinical trial, published in The Lancet on the same day, show that a fully-oral nine-month bedaquiline-based regimen […] Continue reading -> Europe’s ‘Dash for Gas’ in Africa is a Setback for Renewable Energy 07/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Europe’s attempts to get alternative gas supplies from African countries in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “bridge to nowhere”, former US vice-president Al Gore told the UN climate change talks in Egypt, COP27. “We must see the so-called dash for gas for what it really is: a dash down a bridge […] Continue reading -> Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] 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.
Women Can Give Themselves Injectable Contraception, WHO Advises 15/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan In the aftermath of massive pandemic-related disruptions to family planning services, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that women can be taught to give themselves contraceptive injections. This is one of the practical measures to ensure the continuity of family planning services during epidemics that is contained in the WHO’s updated family planning handbook, which […] Continue reading -> Colombia Votes to Tax Junk Food and Sugary Drinks 14/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Colombia’s Congress has voted to impose taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks to curb obesity and address other health issues. Ultra-processed foods facing taxes are those with high added sugars, salt, and saturated fats, including sausages, cereals, jellies and jams, purees, sauces, condiments and seasoning. These will face a 10% tax in September 2023, […] Continue reading -> Developing Nations Clamour for New Deal on Debt and Climate Finance 08/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Kerry Cullinan SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Small island states and other African and Asian developing nations stepped up their appeals Tuesday for a reboot of the global financial system to make climate finance more affordable to their debt-ridden nations, now battling a rising wave of climate emergencies along with demands to “go green”. Reducing interest rates on […] Continue reading -> Shorter Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB is More Effective 08/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Two shorter treatment regimens for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis have proven to be safe and more effective than the current treatment, the Union World Conference on Lung Health heard on Tuesday. Results from Stage 2 of the STREAM clinical trial, published in The Lancet on the same day, show that a fully-oral nine-month bedaquiline-based regimen […] Continue reading -> Europe’s ‘Dash for Gas’ in Africa is a Setback for Renewable Energy 07/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Europe’s attempts to get alternative gas supplies from African countries in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “bridge to nowhere”, former US vice-president Al Gore told the UN climate change talks in Egypt, COP27. “We must see the so-called dash for gas for what it really is: a dash down a bridge […] Continue reading -> Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] 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.
Colombia Votes to Tax Junk Food and Sugary Drinks 14/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Colombia’s Congress has voted to impose taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks to curb obesity and address other health issues. Ultra-processed foods facing taxes are those with high added sugars, salt, and saturated fats, including sausages, cereals, jellies and jams, purees, sauces, condiments and seasoning. These will face a 10% tax in September 2023, […] Continue reading -> Developing Nations Clamour for New Deal on Debt and Climate Finance 08/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Kerry Cullinan SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Small island states and other African and Asian developing nations stepped up their appeals Tuesday for a reboot of the global financial system to make climate finance more affordable to their debt-ridden nations, now battling a rising wave of climate emergencies along with demands to “go green”. Reducing interest rates on […] Continue reading -> Shorter Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB is More Effective 08/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Two shorter treatment regimens for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis have proven to be safe and more effective than the current treatment, the Union World Conference on Lung Health heard on Tuesday. Results from Stage 2 of the STREAM clinical trial, published in The Lancet on the same day, show that a fully-oral nine-month bedaquiline-based regimen […] Continue reading -> Europe’s ‘Dash for Gas’ in Africa is a Setback for Renewable Energy 07/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Europe’s attempts to get alternative gas supplies from African countries in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “bridge to nowhere”, former US vice-president Al Gore told the UN climate change talks in Egypt, COP27. “We must see the so-called dash for gas for what it really is: a dash down a bridge […] Continue reading -> Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] 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.
Developing Nations Clamour for New Deal on Debt and Climate Finance 08/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Kerry Cullinan SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Small island states and other African and Asian developing nations stepped up their appeals Tuesday for a reboot of the global financial system to make climate finance more affordable to their debt-ridden nations, now battling a rising wave of climate emergencies along with demands to “go green”. Reducing interest rates on […] Continue reading -> Shorter Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB is More Effective 08/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Two shorter treatment regimens for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis have proven to be safe and more effective than the current treatment, the Union World Conference on Lung Health heard on Tuesday. Results from Stage 2 of the STREAM clinical trial, published in The Lancet on the same day, show that a fully-oral nine-month bedaquiline-based regimen […] Continue reading -> Europe’s ‘Dash for Gas’ in Africa is a Setback for Renewable Energy 07/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Europe’s attempts to get alternative gas supplies from African countries in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “bridge to nowhere”, former US vice-president Al Gore told the UN climate change talks in Egypt, COP27. “We must see the so-called dash for gas for what it really is: a dash down a bridge […] Continue reading -> Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] 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.
Shorter Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB is More Effective 08/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Two shorter treatment regimens for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis have proven to be safe and more effective than the current treatment, the Union World Conference on Lung Health heard on Tuesday. Results from Stage 2 of the STREAM clinical trial, published in The Lancet on the same day, show that a fully-oral nine-month bedaquiline-based regimen […] Continue reading -> Europe’s ‘Dash for Gas’ in Africa is a Setback for Renewable Energy 07/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Europe’s attempts to get alternative gas supplies from African countries in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “bridge to nowhere”, former US vice-president Al Gore told the UN climate change talks in Egypt, COP27. “We must see the so-called dash for gas for what it really is: a dash down a bridge […] Continue reading -> Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] 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.
Europe’s ‘Dash for Gas’ in Africa is a Setback for Renewable Energy 07/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Europe’s attempts to get alternative gas supplies from African countries in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “bridge to nowhere”, former US vice-president Al Gore told the UN climate change talks in Egypt, COP27. “We must see the so-called dash for gas for what it really is: a dash down a bridge […] Continue reading -> Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] 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.
Gavi Undertakes to Change Vaccine Procurement to Support New African Manufacturers 03/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, has undertaken to adapt its approach to procuring vaccines in order to support African vaccine manufacturing. In a plan released on Thursday, Gavi has committed to placing “a higher value on the benefits of diversification to supply security, with a focus on Africa”. The 10-point plan, developed in consultation with […] Continue reading -> New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] 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
New Initiative to Tackle Alcohol Harms Will Focus on Taxation 01/11/2022 Kerry Cullinan A $15 million initiative to address the harms of alcohol consumption through policy change was launched Tuesday, roughly doubling the total global spending on mitigating the effects of alcohol. Alcohol is one of the top-ten drivers of death, illness and injury, with wide-ranging social and economic harms, many disproportionately affecting young adults, according to Vital […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts