Measles is Surging as Vaccination Coverage Dips Below 95% 28/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan Although global immunisation efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths in the past 25 years, measles cases are surging worldwide, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Last year, 59 countries reported large or disruptive measles outbreaks – almost triple that in 2021 and the highest since the […] Continue reading -> UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> Fire Hits COP30 Climate Talks in Crucial Juncture in Debate over Fossil Fuel ‘Transition’ 21/11/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji A fire Thursday afternoon at the UN Climate Conference (COP30) venue in Belém, Brazil, led to delays in the crucial final stage of climate negotiations as discussions in the plenary paused for much of the penultimate day. The talks were at a contentious stage when the fire happened and remained so Friday’morning, when talks resumed […] Continue reading -> South Africa Launches Trial of First African-Made Cholera Vaccine 13/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan South Africa aims to become the first African country to manufacture a cholera vaccine with the launch this week of a clinical trial of an oral vaccine developed by local company Biovac. The vaccine candidate was developed thanks to a technology transfer partnership between Biovac and the International Vaccine Institute in South Korea in 2022. […] Continue reading -> Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status 10/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan Canada has lost its measles elimination status after 12 months of continuous transmission of the highly infectious disease, the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) announced on Monday. This follows a PAHO expert meeting on infectious diseases last week, the Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination Regional Monitoring and Re-Verification Commission. “The commission determined that endemic […] Continue reading -> Ghanaian Newborns First to Get New Malaria Medication 07/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan Ghana is the first country in the world to roll out a malaria treatment specially formulated for newborn babies. The new treatment, known as Coartem <5 kg Baby, uses a new ratio and dose of artemether-lumefantrine to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5kg. Small babies handle drugs differently due to the immaturity of their […] Continue reading -> Mali Enrols First Pregnant Patient in Malaria Trial 06/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan The first pregnant woman infected with malaria has been recruited into a Phase 3 trial in Mali that is evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimalarial drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria as they have reduced immunity, and malaria poses serious risks to both mothers and babies. […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Deal With China Will Enable it to Make Insulin Alongside Egypt and South Africa 29/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan A deal with China will enable Nigeria to join Egypt and South Africa as a producer of insulin, the drug that is essential to control diabetes. Diabetes is increasing exponentially on the continent, and is projected to affect almost 60 million people by 2050 – a massive increase from the 2.5 million estimated cases in […] Continue reading -> Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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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UNICEF to Relocate Most of its Geneva Jobs to Rome 21/11/2025 Geneva Solutions & Editorial team The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is transferring the majority of its Geneva jobs to Rome, in the latest wave of upheaval to hit the city and longtime global health hub, as UN agencies scramble to respond to international aid cuts and save money. A UNICEF spokeperson confirmed on Friday that some 290 jobs would […] Continue reading -> Fire Hits COP30 Climate Talks in Crucial Juncture in Debate over Fossil Fuel ‘Transition’ 21/11/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji A fire Thursday afternoon at the UN Climate Conference (COP30) venue in Belém, Brazil, led to delays in the crucial final stage of climate negotiations as discussions in the plenary paused for much of the penultimate day. The talks were at a contentious stage when the fire happened and remained so Friday’morning, when talks resumed […] Continue reading -> South Africa Launches Trial of First African-Made Cholera Vaccine 13/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan South Africa aims to become the first African country to manufacture a cholera vaccine with the launch this week of a clinical trial of an oral vaccine developed by local company Biovac. The vaccine candidate was developed thanks to a technology transfer partnership between Biovac and the International Vaccine Institute in South Korea in 2022. […] Continue reading -> Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status 10/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan Canada has lost its measles elimination status after 12 months of continuous transmission of the highly infectious disease, the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) announced on Monday. This follows a PAHO expert meeting on infectious diseases last week, the Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination Regional Monitoring and Re-Verification Commission. “The commission determined that endemic […] Continue reading -> Ghanaian Newborns First to Get New Malaria Medication 07/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan Ghana is the first country in the world to roll out a malaria treatment specially formulated for newborn babies. The new treatment, known as Coartem <5 kg Baby, uses a new ratio and dose of artemether-lumefantrine to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5kg. Small babies handle drugs differently due to the immaturity of their […] Continue reading -> Mali Enrols First Pregnant Patient in Malaria Trial 06/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan The first pregnant woman infected with malaria has been recruited into a Phase 3 trial in Mali that is evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimalarial drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria as they have reduced immunity, and malaria poses serious risks to both mothers and babies. […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Deal With China Will Enable it to Make Insulin Alongside Egypt and South Africa 29/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan A deal with China will enable Nigeria to join Egypt and South Africa as a producer of insulin, the drug that is essential to control diabetes. Diabetes is increasing exponentially on the continent, and is projected to affect almost 60 million people by 2050 – a massive increase from the 2.5 million estimated cases in […] Continue reading -> Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Fire Hits COP30 Climate Talks in Crucial Juncture in Debate over Fossil Fuel ‘Transition’ 21/11/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji A fire Thursday afternoon at the UN Climate Conference (COP30) venue in Belém, Brazil, led to delays in the crucial final stage of climate negotiations as discussions in the plenary paused for much of the penultimate day. The talks were at a contentious stage when the fire happened and remained so Friday’morning, when talks resumed […] Continue reading -> South Africa Launches Trial of First African-Made Cholera Vaccine 13/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan South Africa aims to become the first African country to manufacture a cholera vaccine with the launch this week of a clinical trial of an oral vaccine developed by local company Biovac. The vaccine candidate was developed thanks to a technology transfer partnership between Biovac and the International Vaccine Institute in South Korea in 2022. […] Continue reading -> Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status 10/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan Canada has lost its measles elimination status after 12 months of continuous transmission of the highly infectious disease, the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) announced on Monday. This follows a PAHO expert meeting on infectious diseases last week, the Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination Regional Monitoring and Re-Verification Commission. “The commission determined that endemic […] Continue reading -> Ghanaian Newborns First to Get New Malaria Medication 07/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan Ghana is the first country in the world to roll out a malaria treatment specially formulated for newborn babies. The new treatment, known as Coartem <5 kg Baby, uses a new ratio and dose of artemether-lumefantrine to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5kg. Small babies handle drugs differently due to the immaturity of their […] Continue reading -> Mali Enrols First Pregnant Patient in Malaria Trial 06/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan The first pregnant woman infected with malaria has been recruited into a Phase 3 trial in Mali that is evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimalarial drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria as they have reduced immunity, and malaria poses serious risks to both mothers and babies. […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Deal With China Will Enable it to Make Insulin Alongside Egypt and South Africa 29/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan A deal with China will enable Nigeria to join Egypt and South Africa as a producer of insulin, the drug that is essential to control diabetes. Diabetes is increasing exponentially on the continent, and is projected to affect almost 60 million people by 2050 – a massive increase from the 2.5 million estimated cases in […] Continue reading -> Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
South Africa Launches Trial of First African-Made Cholera Vaccine 13/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan South Africa aims to become the first African country to manufacture a cholera vaccine with the launch this week of a clinical trial of an oral vaccine developed by local company Biovac. The vaccine candidate was developed thanks to a technology transfer partnership between Biovac and the International Vaccine Institute in South Korea in 2022. […] Continue reading -> Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status 10/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan Canada has lost its measles elimination status after 12 months of continuous transmission of the highly infectious disease, the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) announced on Monday. This follows a PAHO expert meeting on infectious diseases last week, the Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination Regional Monitoring and Re-Verification Commission. “The commission determined that endemic […] Continue reading -> Ghanaian Newborns First to Get New Malaria Medication 07/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan Ghana is the first country in the world to roll out a malaria treatment specially formulated for newborn babies. The new treatment, known as Coartem <5 kg Baby, uses a new ratio and dose of artemether-lumefantrine to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5kg. Small babies handle drugs differently due to the immaturity of their […] Continue reading -> Mali Enrols First Pregnant Patient in Malaria Trial 06/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan The first pregnant woman infected with malaria has been recruited into a Phase 3 trial in Mali that is evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimalarial drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria as they have reduced immunity, and malaria poses serious risks to both mothers and babies. […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Deal With China Will Enable it to Make Insulin Alongside Egypt and South Africa 29/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan A deal with China will enable Nigeria to join Egypt and South Africa as a producer of insulin, the drug that is essential to control diabetes. Diabetes is increasing exponentially on the continent, and is projected to affect almost 60 million people by 2050 – a massive increase from the 2.5 million estimated cases in […] Continue reading -> Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status 10/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan Canada has lost its measles elimination status after 12 months of continuous transmission of the highly infectious disease, the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) announced on Monday. This follows a PAHO expert meeting on infectious diseases last week, the Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination Regional Monitoring and Re-Verification Commission. “The commission determined that endemic […] Continue reading -> Ghanaian Newborns First to Get New Malaria Medication 07/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan Ghana is the first country in the world to roll out a malaria treatment specially formulated for newborn babies. The new treatment, known as Coartem <5 kg Baby, uses a new ratio and dose of artemether-lumefantrine to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5kg. Small babies handle drugs differently due to the immaturity of their […] Continue reading -> Mali Enrols First Pregnant Patient in Malaria Trial 06/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan The first pregnant woman infected with malaria has been recruited into a Phase 3 trial in Mali that is evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimalarial drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria as they have reduced immunity, and malaria poses serious risks to both mothers and babies. […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Deal With China Will Enable it to Make Insulin Alongside Egypt and South Africa 29/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan A deal with China will enable Nigeria to join Egypt and South Africa as a producer of insulin, the drug that is essential to control diabetes. Diabetes is increasing exponentially on the continent, and is projected to affect almost 60 million people by 2050 – a massive increase from the 2.5 million estimated cases in […] Continue reading -> Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Ghanaian Newborns First to Get New Malaria Medication 07/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan Ghana is the first country in the world to roll out a malaria treatment specially formulated for newborn babies. The new treatment, known as Coartem <5 kg Baby, uses a new ratio and dose of artemether-lumefantrine to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5kg. Small babies handle drugs differently due to the immaturity of their […] Continue reading -> Mali Enrols First Pregnant Patient in Malaria Trial 06/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan The first pregnant woman infected with malaria has been recruited into a Phase 3 trial in Mali that is evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimalarial drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria as they have reduced immunity, and malaria poses serious risks to both mothers and babies. […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Deal With China Will Enable it to Make Insulin Alongside Egypt and South Africa 29/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan A deal with China will enable Nigeria to join Egypt and South Africa as a producer of insulin, the drug that is essential to control diabetes. Diabetes is increasing exponentially on the continent, and is projected to affect almost 60 million people by 2050 – a massive increase from the 2.5 million estimated cases in […] Continue reading -> Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Mali Enrols First Pregnant Patient in Malaria Trial 06/10/2025 Kerry Cullinan The first pregnant woman infected with malaria has been recruited into a Phase 3 trial in Mali that is evaluating the efficacy and safety of antimalarial drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria as they have reduced immunity, and malaria poses serious risks to both mothers and babies. […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Deal With China Will Enable it to Make Insulin Alongside Egypt and South Africa 29/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan A deal with China will enable Nigeria to join Egypt and South Africa as a producer of insulin, the drug that is essential to control diabetes. Diabetes is increasing exponentially on the continent, and is projected to affect almost 60 million people by 2050 – a massive increase from the 2.5 million estimated cases in […] Continue reading -> Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Nigeria Deal With China Will Enable it to Make Insulin Alongside Egypt and South Africa 29/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan A deal with China will enable Nigeria to join Egypt and South Africa as a producer of insulin, the drug that is essential to control diabetes. Diabetes is increasing exponentially on the continent, and is projected to affect almost 60 million people by 2050 – a massive increase from the 2.5 million estimated cases in […] Continue reading -> Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Support for Indian Manufacturers to Produce Cheap Generics of HIV ‘Miracle’ Drug, Lenacapavir 24/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Two Indian manufacturers will be able to mass-produce cheap generic versions of the HIV ‘miracle’ drug, lenacapavir, which almost eliminates HIV transmission via an injection given twice a year – thanks to support from donors. The Gates Foundation will support Hetero Labs, while Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and Wits RHI will support Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
WHO Opens Door to Stakeholders in Final Phase of Pandemic Agreement Talks 22/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant stakeholders’ will be allowed to observe them for the first time as a “pilot”. This was resolved at the second meeting of the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG), which concluded last Friday evening. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts