After COVID-19, Five Policy Recommendations from Malaysia 05/12/2022 Maayan Hoffman COVID-19 was a “global stress test” for parliamentarians, whose job is to propose policies, said Kelvin Yil Lee Wuen, a parliamentarian from Malaysia. Speaking Monday at the UNITE Global Summit in Lisbon, the MP proposed five global policy recommendations, which he said his own country had adopted. 1 – Create conducive policies and infrastructure to […] Continue reading -> MPs Are Urged to Redirect Funding Towards Prevention and Primary Care 05/12/2022 Maayan Hoffman The head of the Health Division at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development called on parliamentarians to redirect health funding towards prevention and primary care to help improve health outcomes. Speaking Monday at the opening session of the UNITE Global Summit in Lisbon, Francesca Colombo said that a basic health analysis proves the need […] Continue reading -> Parliamentarians Seek to Address Post-COVID ‘Tsunami’ of Health System Problems 28/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman “There is this tsunami that is happening after the earthquake that was COVID-19 that is now coming to shore and hitting health systems across the world,” said Ricardo Baptista Leite, president and founder of UNITE, a global network of parliamentarians committed to addressing global health challenges. “The pandemic also led to a huge economic crisis […] Continue reading -> What Role Should the WHO Play in Regulating Digital Health Access and Information? 23/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman Should the World Health Organization (WHO) intervene on social networks and other organic platforms that are providing health information? And, if so, how? These were pressing questions raised on Tuesday during a webinar presented by the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute Geneva in coordination with the Digital Health and Rights Project. Project researchers […] Continue reading -> COP27 Agrees to Create a ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund; but Falls Short on Mitigation Ambition 19/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Maayan Hoffman SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT – In a historic first, delegates to the 27th UN Climate Conference, COP27, agreed Sunday to create a “loss and damage” fund to assist countries suffering from the impact of the climate crisis, concluding a meeting that went into two days of overdrive, with negotiations day and night. They also added […] Continue reading -> Environmental Toxins Likely Cause of 50% Decline in Global Sperm Count 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman A worldwide decline in sperm counts of more than 50% over the past 46 years has been identified by a team of international researchers, and the decline has accelerated since the year 2000, according to an article in the journal Human Reproduction Update published on Tuesday. The article updates a previous study published in 2017, providing […] Continue reading -> The Double-Edged Sword of the Digital Health Transformation 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman New report highlights the impact of social media on the health of young people in middle- and low-income countries. The digital transformation of health offers both significant empowerment potential and significant risks for young people, according to a new study published Tuesday by the Global Health Centre of the Graduate Institute of International and Development […] Continue reading -> Increased Self-Care Could Save $179b in Healthcare Costs 20/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman For “Nundy,” a mother of two living in South Africa’s Khayelitsha township, going to the doctor more than once a year is not an option. She would have to pay 50% of her total household income in a month in order to see a doctor, so she saves up all of her medical questions and […] Continue reading -> How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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.
MPs Are Urged to Redirect Funding Towards Prevention and Primary Care 05/12/2022 Maayan Hoffman The head of the Health Division at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development called on parliamentarians to redirect health funding towards prevention and primary care to help improve health outcomes. Speaking Monday at the opening session of the UNITE Global Summit in Lisbon, Francesca Colombo said that a basic health analysis proves the need […] Continue reading -> Parliamentarians Seek to Address Post-COVID ‘Tsunami’ of Health System Problems 28/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman “There is this tsunami that is happening after the earthquake that was COVID-19 that is now coming to shore and hitting health systems across the world,” said Ricardo Baptista Leite, president and founder of UNITE, a global network of parliamentarians committed to addressing global health challenges. “The pandemic also led to a huge economic crisis […] Continue reading -> What Role Should the WHO Play in Regulating Digital Health Access and Information? 23/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman Should the World Health Organization (WHO) intervene on social networks and other organic platforms that are providing health information? And, if so, how? These were pressing questions raised on Tuesday during a webinar presented by the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute Geneva in coordination with the Digital Health and Rights Project. Project researchers […] Continue reading -> COP27 Agrees to Create a ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund; but Falls Short on Mitigation Ambition 19/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Maayan Hoffman SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT – In a historic first, delegates to the 27th UN Climate Conference, COP27, agreed Sunday to create a “loss and damage” fund to assist countries suffering from the impact of the climate crisis, concluding a meeting that went into two days of overdrive, with negotiations day and night. They also added […] Continue reading -> Environmental Toxins Likely Cause of 50% Decline in Global Sperm Count 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman A worldwide decline in sperm counts of more than 50% over the past 46 years has been identified by a team of international researchers, and the decline has accelerated since the year 2000, according to an article in the journal Human Reproduction Update published on Tuesday. The article updates a previous study published in 2017, providing […] Continue reading -> The Double-Edged Sword of the Digital Health Transformation 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman New report highlights the impact of social media on the health of young people in middle- and low-income countries. The digital transformation of health offers both significant empowerment potential and significant risks for young people, according to a new study published Tuesday by the Global Health Centre of the Graduate Institute of International and Development […] Continue reading -> Increased Self-Care Could Save $179b in Healthcare Costs 20/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman For “Nundy,” a mother of two living in South Africa’s Khayelitsha township, going to the doctor more than once a year is not an option. She would have to pay 50% of her total household income in a month in order to see a doctor, so she saves up all of her medical questions and […] Continue reading -> How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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.
Parliamentarians Seek to Address Post-COVID ‘Tsunami’ of Health System Problems 28/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman “There is this tsunami that is happening after the earthquake that was COVID-19 that is now coming to shore and hitting health systems across the world,” said Ricardo Baptista Leite, president and founder of UNITE, a global network of parliamentarians committed to addressing global health challenges. “The pandemic also led to a huge economic crisis […] Continue reading -> What Role Should the WHO Play in Regulating Digital Health Access and Information? 23/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman Should the World Health Organization (WHO) intervene on social networks and other organic platforms that are providing health information? And, if so, how? These were pressing questions raised on Tuesday during a webinar presented by the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute Geneva in coordination with the Digital Health and Rights Project. Project researchers […] Continue reading -> COP27 Agrees to Create a ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund; but Falls Short on Mitigation Ambition 19/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Maayan Hoffman SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT – In a historic first, delegates to the 27th UN Climate Conference, COP27, agreed Sunday to create a “loss and damage” fund to assist countries suffering from the impact of the climate crisis, concluding a meeting that went into two days of overdrive, with negotiations day and night. They also added […] Continue reading -> Environmental Toxins Likely Cause of 50% Decline in Global Sperm Count 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman A worldwide decline in sperm counts of more than 50% over the past 46 years has been identified by a team of international researchers, and the decline has accelerated since the year 2000, according to an article in the journal Human Reproduction Update published on Tuesday. The article updates a previous study published in 2017, providing […] Continue reading -> The Double-Edged Sword of the Digital Health Transformation 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman New report highlights the impact of social media on the health of young people in middle- and low-income countries. The digital transformation of health offers both significant empowerment potential and significant risks for young people, according to a new study published Tuesday by the Global Health Centre of the Graduate Institute of International and Development […] Continue reading -> Increased Self-Care Could Save $179b in Healthcare Costs 20/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman For “Nundy,” a mother of two living in South Africa’s Khayelitsha township, going to the doctor more than once a year is not an option. She would have to pay 50% of her total household income in a month in order to see a doctor, so she saves up all of her medical questions and […] Continue reading -> How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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.
What Role Should the WHO Play in Regulating Digital Health Access and Information? 23/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman Should the World Health Organization (WHO) intervene on social networks and other organic platforms that are providing health information? And, if so, how? These were pressing questions raised on Tuesday during a webinar presented by the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute Geneva in coordination with the Digital Health and Rights Project. Project researchers […] Continue reading -> COP27 Agrees to Create a ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund; but Falls Short on Mitigation Ambition 19/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Maayan Hoffman SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT – In a historic first, delegates to the 27th UN Climate Conference, COP27, agreed Sunday to create a “loss and damage” fund to assist countries suffering from the impact of the climate crisis, concluding a meeting that went into two days of overdrive, with negotiations day and night. They also added […] Continue reading -> Environmental Toxins Likely Cause of 50% Decline in Global Sperm Count 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman A worldwide decline in sperm counts of more than 50% over the past 46 years has been identified by a team of international researchers, and the decline has accelerated since the year 2000, according to an article in the journal Human Reproduction Update published on Tuesday. The article updates a previous study published in 2017, providing […] Continue reading -> The Double-Edged Sword of the Digital Health Transformation 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman New report highlights the impact of social media on the health of young people in middle- and low-income countries. The digital transformation of health offers both significant empowerment potential and significant risks for young people, according to a new study published Tuesday by the Global Health Centre of the Graduate Institute of International and Development […] Continue reading -> Increased Self-Care Could Save $179b in Healthcare Costs 20/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman For “Nundy,” a mother of two living in South Africa’s Khayelitsha township, going to the doctor more than once a year is not an option. She would have to pay 50% of her total household income in a month in order to see a doctor, so she saves up all of her medical questions and […] Continue reading -> How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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.
COP27 Agrees to Create a ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund; but Falls Short on Mitigation Ambition 19/11/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Maayan Hoffman SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT – In a historic first, delegates to the 27th UN Climate Conference, COP27, agreed Sunday to create a “loss and damage” fund to assist countries suffering from the impact of the climate crisis, concluding a meeting that went into two days of overdrive, with negotiations day and night. They also added […] Continue reading -> Environmental Toxins Likely Cause of 50% Decline in Global Sperm Count 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman A worldwide decline in sperm counts of more than 50% over the past 46 years has been identified by a team of international researchers, and the decline has accelerated since the year 2000, according to an article in the journal Human Reproduction Update published on Tuesday. The article updates a previous study published in 2017, providing […] Continue reading -> The Double-Edged Sword of the Digital Health Transformation 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman New report highlights the impact of social media on the health of young people in middle- and low-income countries. The digital transformation of health offers both significant empowerment potential and significant risks for young people, according to a new study published Tuesday by the Global Health Centre of the Graduate Institute of International and Development […] Continue reading -> Increased Self-Care Could Save $179b in Healthcare Costs 20/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman For “Nundy,” a mother of two living in South Africa’s Khayelitsha township, going to the doctor more than once a year is not an option. She would have to pay 50% of her total household income in a month in order to see a doctor, so she saves up all of her medical questions and […] Continue reading -> How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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.
Environmental Toxins Likely Cause of 50% Decline in Global Sperm Count 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman A worldwide decline in sperm counts of more than 50% over the past 46 years has been identified by a team of international researchers, and the decline has accelerated since the year 2000, according to an article in the journal Human Reproduction Update published on Tuesday. The article updates a previous study published in 2017, providing […] Continue reading -> The Double-Edged Sword of the Digital Health Transformation 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman New report highlights the impact of social media on the health of young people in middle- and low-income countries. The digital transformation of health offers both significant empowerment potential and significant risks for young people, according to a new study published Tuesday by the Global Health Centre of the Graduate Institute of International and Development […] Continue reading -> Increased Self-Care Could Save $179b in Healthcare Costs 20/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman For “Nundy,” a mother of two living in South Africa’s Khayelitsha township, going to the doctor more than once a year is not an option. She would have to pay 50% of her total household income in a month in order to see a doctor, so she saves up all of her medical questions and […] Continue reading -> How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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.
The Double-Edged Sword of the Digital Health Transformation 15/11/2022 Maayan Hoffman New report highlights the impact of social media on the health of young people in middle- and low-income countries. The digital transformation of health offers both significant empowerment potential and significant risks for young people, according to a new study published Tuesday by the Global Health Centre of the Graduate Institute of International and Development […] Continue reading -> Increased Self-Care Could Save $179b in Healthcare Costs 20/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman For “Nundy,” a mother of two living in South Africa’s Khayelitsha township, going to the doctor more than once a year is not an option. She would have to pay 50% of her total household income in a month in order to see a doctor, so she saves up all of her medical questions and […] Continue reading -> How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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.
Increased Self-Care Could Save $179b in Healthcare Costs 20/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman For “Nundy,” a mother of two living in South Africa’s Khayelitsha township, going to the doctor more than once a year is not an option. She would have to pay 50% of her total household income in a month in order to see a doctor, so she saves up all of her medical questions and […] Continue reading -> How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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.
How Can We Ensure that Health is a Reality for Migrants and Refugees? 04/10/2022 Maayan Hoffman After Eugen Ghita arrived in Greece from his native Romania, he did not have a legal residency document, which meant that he did not have access to any kind of public services, including healthcare. “The first two years health was equivalent to having money,” he recalls, sharing his experience during the latest episode of the […] Continue reading -> Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] 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
Permanent Uptake of COVID-era Flexi-Work Models Could Improve Mental Health: WHO 28/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as flexible working arrangements and teleworking, could help to reduce work-related mental health challenges, according to a first-ever set of Guidelines on Mental Health at Work released Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in what was already a high percentage […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts