Virtual World Health Summit Opens In Shadow Of Virus Spread Across Europe & Debate Over Vaccine Access 26/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos The World Health Summit, one of global health’s premier policy conferences got underway today in the shadow of an escalating COVID-19 case surge across Europe. The surge saw WHS sessions shift to an all-virtual platform – after organizers were forced to shelve initial plans for limited in-person participation in Berlin, where the annual conference co-hosted […] Continue reading -> Women With COVID-19 May Have More Post-Birth Complications, New Study Suggests 23/10/2020 Raisa Santos A milestone study has found that women giving birth when they are infected with COVID-19, even if asymptomatic, may have more post-birth complications, including fever and hypoxia leading to hospital readmission, as compared to women who are not infected. The study, conducted by Malavika Rabhu of Weill Cornell Medicine, observed 675 women admitted for delivery […] Continue reading -> Few COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Tests Meet WHO Standards For Accuracy – FIND Study 23/10/2020 Raisa Santos Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) could play a critical role in decentralising testing and reaching remote communities as WHO launches an Africa roll-out, but a recent study has found that only two of the six RDTs making it to the final round of testing met WHO accuracy standards. RDTs test for proteins produced by the SARS-CoV-2 […] Continue reading -> Leading US Expert Anthony Fauci: ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval This Month Or Next 21/10/2020 Raisa Santos America’s most-respected public health guru, Dr Anthony Fauci, said Wednesday that he is “cautiously optimistic’ that at least one COVID-19 vaccine will prove to be safe and effective later this month or next. While warning that “one can never guarantee a safe and effective vaccine… we are cautiously optimistic that we will have one based […] Continue reading -> ‘We Are Family’ – WHO Launches Collaboration With Kim Sledge To Reproduce Global Version Of Unity Anthem 19/10/2020 Raisa Santos WHO is launching a collaboration with R&B Vocalist Kim Sledge of “We Are Family” fame to reproduce her signature album in a campaign aimed to promote global solidarity for COVID-19, and raise funds to battle COVID-19. The campaign, which will be coordinated by The World We Want Foundation, is to feature a special edition cover […] Continue reading -> “Perfect Storm’ Of Rising Chronic Diseases And Public Health Failures Fueling COVID-19 Pandemic, Says Global Burden Of Disease Study 16/10/2020 Raisa Santos The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the continued global rise in chronic illness and related disease risk factors, such as obesity, high blood sugar, and outdoor air pollution exposures, seen over the past 30 years has created a ‘perfect storm’, fueling COVID-19 deaths, says a new study published Thursday in The Lancet . The global disease […] Continue reading -> Pursuing COVID ‘Herd Immunity’ Without A Vaccine Could Be Dangerous & Unethical, WHO Warns – As World Reaches Record Peaks For New Infections 12/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos WHO issued a stiff warning to Covid-skeptics who have been saying that in the absence of a vaccine, policies that let the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread freely would lead to eventual “herd immunity” , and that might be preferable to continued containment and social-distancing measures. “Herd immunity is a concept used for vaccination, in which a […] Continue reading -> Moderna Makes Milestone Pledge To “Not Enforce Our Patents” On COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies During Pandemic & Issue Open Licenses Afterward 08/10/2020 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna, Inc., developer of one of the four front-running COVID-19 vaccine candidates, announced on Thursday that the the company would “not enforce” its COVID-19-related patents against other companies making vaccines to combat the pandemic – and would also be willing to license intellectual property for their COVID-19 vaccines for the post pandemic period. “We feel […] Continue reading -> Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading -> 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
Women With COVID-19 May Have More Post-Birth Complications, New Study Suggests 23/10/2020 Raisa Santos A milestone study has found that women giving birth when they are infected with COVID-19, even if asymptomatic, may have more post-birth complications, including fever and hypoxia leading to hospital readmission, as compared to women who are not infected. The study, conducted by Malavika Rabhu of Weill Cornell Medicine, observed 675 women admitted for delivery […] Continue reading -> Few COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Tests Meet WHO Standards For Accuracy – FIND Study 23/10/2020 Raisa Santos Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) could play a critical role in decentralising testing and reaching remote communities as WHO launches an Africa roll-out, but a recent study has found that only two of the six RDTs making it to the final round of testing met WHO accuracy standards. RDTs test for proteins produced by the SARS-CoV-2 […] Continue reading -> Leading US Expert Anthony Fauci: ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval This Month Or Next 21/10/2020 Raisa Santos America’s most-respected public health guru, Dr Anthony Fauci, said Wednesday that he is “cautiously optimistic’ that at least one COVID-19 vaccine will prove to be safe and effective later this month or next. While warning that “one can never guarantee a safe and effective vaccine… we are cautiously optimistic that we will have one based […] Continue reading -> ‘We Are Family’ – WHO Launches Collaboration With Kim Sledge To Reproduce Global Version Of Unity Anthem 19/10/2020 Raisa Santos WHO is launching a collaboration with R&B Vocalist Kim Sledge of “We Are Family” fame to reproduce her signature album in a campaign aimed to promote global solidarity for COVID-19, and raise funds to battle COVID-19. The campaign, which will be coordinated by The World We Want Foundation, is to feature a special edition cover […] Continue reading -> “Perfect Storm’ Of Rising Chronic Diseases And Public Health Failures Fueling COVID-19 Pandemic, Says Global Burden Of Disease Study 16/10/2020 Raisa Santos The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the continued global rise in chronic illness and related disease risk factors, such as obesity, high blood sugar, and outdoor air pollution exposures, seen over the past 30 years has created a ‘perfect storm’, fueling COVID-19 deaths, says a new study published Thursday in The Lancet . The global disease […] Continue reading -> Pursuing COVID ‘Herd Immunity’ Without A Vaccine Could Be Dangerous & Unethical, WHO Warns – As World Reaches Record Peaks For New Infections 12/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos WHO issued a stiff warning to Covid-skeptics who have been saying that in the absence of a vaccine, policies that let the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread freely would lead to eventual “herd immunity” , and that might be preferable to continued containment and social-distancing measures. “Herd immunity is a concept used for vaccination, in which a […] Continue reading -> Moderna Makes Milestone Pledge To “Not Enforce Our Patents” On COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies During Pandemic & Issue Open Licenses Afterward 08/10/2020 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna, Inc., developer of one of the four front-running COVID-19 vaccine candidates, announced on Thursday that the the company would “not enforce” its COVID-19-related patents against other companies making vaccines to combat the pandemic – and would also be willing to license intellectual property for their COVID-19 vaccines for the post pandemic period. “We feel […] Continue reading -> Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading -> 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
Few COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Tests Meet WHO Standards For Accuracy – FIND Study 23/10/2020 Raisa Santos Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) could play a critical role in decentralising testing and reaching remote communities as WHO launches an Africa roll-out, but a recent study has found that only two of the six RDTs making it to the final round of testing met WHO accuracy standards. RDTs test for proteins produced by the SARS-CoV-2 […] Continue reading -> Leading US Expert Anthony Fauci: ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval This Month Or Next 21/10/2020 Raisa Santos America’s most-respected public health guru, Dr Anthony Fauci, said Wednesday that he is “cautiously optimistic’ that at least one COVID-19 vaccine will prove to be safe and effective later this month or next. While warning that “one can never guarantee a safe and effective vaccine… we are cautiously optimistic that we will have one based […] Continue reading -> ‘We Are Family’ – WHO Launches Collaboration With Kim Sledge To Reproduce Global Version Of Unity Anthem 19/10/2020 Raisa Santos WHO is launching a collaboration with R&B Vocalist Kim Sledge of “We Are Family” fame to reproduce her signature album in a campaign aimed to promote global solidarity for COVID-19, and raise funds to battle COVID-19. The campaign, which will be coordinated by The World We Want Foundation, is to feature a special edition cover […] Continue reading -> “Perfect Storm’ Of Rising Chronic Diseases And Public Health Failures Fueling COVID-19 Pandemic, Says Global Burden Of Disease Study 16/10/2020 Raisa Santos The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the continued global rise in chronic illness and related disease risk factors, such as obesity, high blood sugar, and outdoor air pollution exposures, seen over the past 30 years has created a ‘perfect storm’, fueling COVID-19 deaths, says a new study published Thursday in The Lancet . The global disease […] Continue reading -> Pursuing COVID ‘Herd Immunity’ Without A Vaccine Could Be Dangerous & Unethical, WHO Warns – As World Reaches Record Peaks For New Infections 12/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos WHO issued a stiff warning to Covid-skeptics who have been saying that in the absence of a vaccine, policies that let the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread freely would lead to eventual “herd immunity” , and that might be preferable to continued containment and social-distancing measures. “Herd immunity is a concept used for vaccination, in which a […] Continue reading -> Moderna Makes Milestone Pledge To “Not Enforce Our Patents” On COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies During Pandemic & Issue Open Licenses Afterward 08/10/2020 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna, Inc., developer of one of the four front-running COVID-19 vaccine candidates, announced on Thursday that the the company would “not enforce” its COVID-19-related patents against other companies making vaccines to combat the pandemic – and would also be willing to license intellectual property for their COVID-19 vaccines for the post pandemic period. “We feel […] Continue reading -> Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading -> 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
Leading US Expert Anthony Fauci: ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About COVID-19 Vaccine Approval This Month Or Next 21/10/2020 Raisa Santos America’s most-respected public health guru, Dr Anthony Fauci, said Wednesday that he is “cautiously optimistic’ that at least one COVID-19 vaccine will prove to be safe and effective later this month or next. While warning that “one can never guarantee a safe and effective vaccine… we are cautiously optimistic that we will have one based […] Continue reading -> ‘We Are Family’ – WHO Launches Collaboration With Kim Sledge To Reproduce Global Version Of Unity Anthem 19/10/2020 Raisa Santos WHO is launching a collaboration with R&B Vocalist Kim Sledge of “We Are Family” fame to reproduce her signature album in a campaign aimed to promote global solidarity for COVID-19, and raise funds to battle COVID-19. The campaign, which will be coordinated by The World We Want Foundation, is to feature a special edition cover […] Continue reading -> “Perfect Storm’ Of Rising Chronic Diseases And Public Health Failures Fueling COVID-19 Pandemic, Says Global Burden Of Disease Study 16/10/2020 Raisa Santos The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the continued global rise in chronic illness and related disease risk factors, such as obesity, high blood sugar, and outdoor air pollution exposures, seen over the past 30 years has created a ‘perfect storm’, fueling COVID-19 deaths, says a new study published Thursday in The Lancet . The global disease […] Continue reading -> Pursuing COVID ‘Herd Immunity’ Without A Vaccine Could Be Dangerous & Unethical, WHO Warns – As World Reaches Record Peaks For New Infections 12/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos WHO issued a stiff warning to Covid-skeptics who have been saying that in the absence of a vaccine, policies that let the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread freely would lead to eventual “herd immunity” , and that might be preferable to continued containment and social-distancing measures. “Herd immunity is a concept used for vaccination, in which a […] Continue reading -> Moderna Makes Milestone Pledge To “Not Enforce Our Patents” On COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies During Pandemic & Issue Open Licenses Afterward 08/10/2020 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna, Inc., developer of one of the four front-running COVID-19 vaccine candidates, announced on Thursday that the the company would “not enforce” its COVID-19-related patents against other companies making vaccines to combat the pandemic – and would also be willing to license intellectual property for their COVID-19 vaccines for the post pandemic period. “We feel […] Continue reading -> Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading -> 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
‘We Are Family’ – WHO Launches Collaboration With Kim Sledge To Reproduce Global Version Of Unity Anthem 19/10/2020 Raisa Santos WHO is launching a collaboration with R&B Vocalist Kim Sledge of “We Are Family” fame to reproduce her signature album in a campaign aimed to promote global solidarity for COVID-19, and raise funds to battle COVID-19. The campaign, which will be coordinated by The World We Want Foundation, is to feature a special edition cover […] Continue reading -> “Perfect Storm’ Of Rising Chronic Diseases And Public Health Failures Fueling COVID-19 Pandemic, Says Global Burden Of Disease Study 16/10/2020 Raisa Santos The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the continued global rise in chronic illness and related disease risk factors, such as obesity, high blood sugar, and outdoor air pollution exposures, seen over the past 30 years has created a ‘perfect storm’, fueling COVID-19 deaths, says a new study published Thursday in The Lancet . The global disease […] Continue reading -> Pursuing COVID ‘Herd Immunity’ Without A Vaccine Could Be Dangerous & Unethical, WHO Warns – As World Reaches Record Peaks For New Infections 12/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos WHO issued a stiff warning to Covid-skeptics who have been saying that in the absence of a vaccine, policies that let the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread freely would lead to eventual “herd immunity” , and that might be preferable to continued containment and social-distancing measures. “Herd immunity is a concept used for vaccination, in which a […] Continue reading -> Moderna Makes Milestone Pledge To “Not Enforce Our Patents” On COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies During Pandemic & Issue Open Licenses Afterward 08/10/2020 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna, Inc., developer of one of the four front-running COVID-19 vaccine candidates, announced on Thursday that the the company would “not enforce” its COVID-19-related patents against other companies making vaccines to combat the pandemic – and would also be willing to license intellectual property for their COVID-19 vaccines for the post pandemic period. “We feel […] Continue reading -> Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading -> 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
“Perfect Storm’ Of Rising Chronic Diseases And Public Health Failures Fueling COVID-19 Pandemic, Says Global Burden Of Disease Study 16/10/2020 Raisa Santos The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the continued global rise in chronic illness and related disease risk factors, such as obesity, high blood sugar, and outdoor air pollution exposures, seen over the past 30 years has created a ‘perfect storm’, fueling COVID-19 deaths, says a new study published Thursday in The Lancet . The global disease […] Continue reading -> Pursuing COVID ‘Herd Immunity’ Without A Vaccine Could Be Dangerous & Unethical, WHO Warns – As World Reaches Record Peaks For New Infections 12/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos WHO issued a stiff warning to Covid-skeptics who have been saying that in the absence of a vaccine, policies that let the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread freely would lead to eventual “herd immunity” , and that might be preferable to continued containment and social-distancing measures. “Herd immunity is a concept used for vaccination, in which a […] Continue reading -> Moderna Makes Milestone Pledge To “Not Enforce Our Patents” On COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies During Pandemic & Issue Open Licenses Afterward 08/10/2020 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna, Inc., developer of one of the four front-running COVID-19 vaccine candidates, announced on Thursday that the the company would “not enforce” its COVID-19-related patents against other companies making vaccines to combat the pandemic – and would also be willing to license intellectual property for their COVID-19 vaccines for the post pandemic period. “We feel […] Continue reading -> Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading -> 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
Pursuing COVID ‘Herd Immunity’ Without A Vaccine Could Be Dangerous & Unethical, WHO Warns – As World Reaches Record Peaks For New Infections 12/10/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos WHO issued a stiff warning to Covid-skeptics who have been saying that in the absence of a vaccine, policies that let the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread freely would lead to eventual “herd immunity” , and that might be preferable to continued containment and social-distancing measures. “Herd immunity is a concept used for vaccination, in which a […] Continue reading -> Moderna Makes Milestone Pledge To “Not Enforce Our Patents” On COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies During Pandemic & Issue Open Licenses Afterward 08/10/2020 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna, Inc., developer of one of the four front-running COVID-19 vaccine candidates, announced on Thursday that the the company would “not enforce” its COVID-19-related patents against other companies making vaccines to combat the pandemic – and would also be willing to license intellectual property for their COVID-19 vaccines for the post pandemic period. “We feel […] Continue reading -> Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading -> 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
Moderna Makes Milestone Pledge To “Not Enforce Our Patents” On COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies During Pandemic & Issue Open Licenses Afterward 08/10/2020 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna, Inc., developer of one of the four front-running COVID-19 vaccine candidates, announced on Thursday that the the company would “not enforce” its COVID-19-related patents against other companies making vaccines to combat the pandemic – and would also be willing to license intellectual property for their COVID-19 vaccines for the post pandemic period. “We feel […] Continue reading -> Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading -> 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
Global Call For Rebuilding Vaccine Networks In Advance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 24/09/2020 Raisa Santos A lineup of global health leaders called upon high income countries to join the new global COVID-19 pool, saying that worldwide access to a safe and equitable vaccine is essential to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the virtual UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event on Wednesday, the leaders also said that maintaining essential vaccine […] Continue reading ->