Measles Outbreaks Surge as Millions of Children Remain Unvaccinated 17/11/2023 Stefan Anderson Measles cases and deaths have skyrocketed worldwide, with 37 countries experiencing large or disruptive outbreaks in 2022 compared to 22 in 2021, according to a joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report, published on Wednesday, highlights the devastating impact of declining vaccination […] Continue reading -> Trial Finds Four New Treatment Options for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis 16/11/2023 Kerry Cullinan Clinical trial results presented at the Union World Conference on Lung Health in Paris on Wednesday provided evidence to support the use of four new, improved regimens to treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB). The endTB clinical trial found three new drug regimens that can deliver similar efficacy and safety to conventional treatments […] Continue reading -> Fierce Gunbattles Waged Around Northern Gaza Hospitals 14/11/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Fierce gun battles between Israeli and Hamas forces raged in the vicinity of several strategically located hospitals in northern Gaza over the weekend and into Monday – leaving the fate of the remaining patients hanging in the balance. At Al Shifa hospital, hospital staff were reportedly trying to keep some 37 premature babies warm by […] Continue reading -> Researchers Propose ‘Soft Incentives’ to Encourage Countries to Implement Pandemic Agreement as Tedros Urges ‘Consensus’ 09/11/2023 Kerry Cullinan An effective pandemic agreement will need to include “accountability mechanisms” to ensure that countries implement the terms – and these will need to be independently monitored, according to new research published in BMJ. “Accountability mechanisms are used through a variety of methods across global treaties and governance mechanisms to varying degrees of effectiveness,” argue the […] Continue reading -> Saima Wazed Elected WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Despite Corruption Claims 07/11/2023 Disha Shetty Amidst a flurry of allegations of nepotism and political corruption, Saima Wazed, daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has emerged victorious in the race for the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia (WHO-SEARO) regional director. Wazed’s limited international public health experience and expertise, confined to the narrow field of autism, have raised concerns among experts […] Continue reading -> Swiss, Singapore and Korean Regulatory Agencies Become First to Receive New WHO Listing 03/11/2023 Disha Shetty The drug regulatory authorities of Switzerland, the Republic of Korea and Singapore have become the first three countries to be listed as WHO-Listed Authorities (WLA) that can be used as a point of reference for other countries’ deliberations on approval of new drugs and vaccines. The WHO’s recently established WLA framework is intended to create […] Continue reading -> Bangladesh Becomes World’s First Country to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis 01/11/2023 Disha Shetty Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated by the World Health Organization for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar, as a public health problem. VL, a life-threatening neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by a parasite transmitted by sandflies, affects some one million people worldwide every year, mostly in Southeast Asia […] Continue reading -> Addressing Food and Nutrition Needs ‘Rights-Based approach’ 31/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan Tackling inequities in food, nutrition and health outcomes needs a rights-based approach to food and nutrition, based on equality and centred on historically marginalised individuals and communities, according to Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. “The intersection of the right to health and right to food is […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] 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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Trial Finds Four New Treatment Options for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis 16/11/2023 Kerry Cullinan Clinical trial results presented at the Union World Conference on Lung Health in Paris on Wednesday provided evidence to support the use of four new, improved regimens to treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB). The endTB clinical trial found three new drug regimens that can deliver similar efficacy and safety to conventional treatments […] Continue reading -> Fierce Gunbattles Waged Around Northern Gaza Hospitals 14/11/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Fierce gun battles between Israeli and Hamas forces raged in the vicinity of several strategically located hospitals in northern Gaza over the weekend and into Monday – leaving the fate of the remaining patients hanging in the balance. At Al Shifa hospital, hospital staff were reportedly trying to keep some 37 premature babies warm by […] Continue reading -> Researchers Propose ‘Soft Incentives’ to Encourage Countries to Implement Pandemic Agreement as Tedros Urges ‘Consensus’ 09/11/2023 Kerry Cullinan An effective pandemic agreement will need to include “accountability mechanisms” to ensure that countries implement the terms – and these will need to be independently monitored, according to new research published in BMJ. “Accountability mechanisms are used through a variety of methods across global treaties and governance mechanisms to varying degrees of effectiveness,” argue the […] Continue reading -> Saima Wazed Elected WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Despite Corruption Claims 07/11/2023 Disha Shetty Amidst a flurry of allegations of nepotism and political corruption, Saima Wazed, daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has emerged victorious in the race for the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia (WHO-SEARO) regional director. Wazed’s limited international public health experience and expertise, confined to the narrow field of autism, have raised concerns among experts […] Continue reading -> Swiss, Singapore and Korean Regulatory Agencies Become First to Receive New WHO Listing 03/11/2023 Disha Shetty The drug regulatory authorities of Switzerland, the Republic of Korea and Singapore have become the first three countries to be listed as WHO-Listed Authorities (WLA) that can be used as a point of reference for other countries’ deliberations on approval of new drugs and vaccines. The WHO’s recently established WLA framework is intended to create […] Continue reading -> Bangladesh Becomes World’s First Country to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis 01/11/2023 Disha Shetty Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated by the World Health Organization for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar, as a public health problem. VL, a life-threatening neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by a parasite transmitted by sandflies, affects some one million people worldwide every year, mostly in Southeast Asia […] Continue reading -> Addressing Food and Nutrition Needs ‘Rights-Based approach’ 31/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan Tackling inequities in food, nutrition and health outcomes needs a rights-based approach to food and nutrition, based on equality and centred on historically marginalised individuals and communities, according to Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. “The intersection of the right to health and right to food is […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] 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.
Fierce Gunbattles Waged Around Northern Gaza Hospitals 14/11/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Fierce gun battles between Israeli and Hamas forces raged in the vicinity of several strategically located hospitals in northern Gaza over the weekend and into Monday – leaving the fate of the remaining patients hanging in the balance. At Al Shifa hospital, hospital staff were reportedly trying to keep some 37 premature babies warm by […] Continue reading -> Researchers Propose ‘Soft Incentives’ to Encourage Countries to Implement Pandemic Agreement as Tedros Urges ‘Consensus’ 09/11/2023 Kerry Cullinan An effective pandemic agreement will need to include “accountability mechanisms” to ensure that countries implement the terms – and these will need to be independently monitored, according to new research published in BMJ. “Accountability mechanisms are used through a variety of methods across global treaties and governance mechanisms to varying degrees of effectiveness,” argue the […] Continue reading -> Saima Wazed Elected WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Despite Corruption Claims 07/11/2023 Disha Shetty Amidst a flurry of allegations of nepotism and political corruption, Saima Wazed, daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has emerged victorious in the race for the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia (WHO-SEARO) regional director. Wazed’s limited international public health experience and expertise, confined to the narrow field of autism, have raised concerns among experts […] Continue reading -> Swiss, Singapore and Korean Regulatory Agencies Become First to Receive New WHO Listing 03/11/2023 Disha Shetty The drug regulatory authorities of Switzerland, the Republic of Korea and Singapore have become the first three countries to be listed as WHO-Listed Authorities (WLA) that can be used as a point of reference for other countries’ deliberations on approval of new drugs and vaccines. The WHO’s recently established WLA framework is intended to create […] Continue reading -> Bangladesh Becomes World’s First Country to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis 01/11/2023 Disha Shetty Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated by the World Health Organization for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar, as a public health problem. VL, a life-threatening neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by a parasite transmitted by sandflies, affects some one million people worldwide every year, mostly in Southeast Asia […] Continue reading -> Addressing Food and Nutrition Needs ‘Rights-Based approach’ 31/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan Tackling inequities in food, nutrition and health outcomes needs a rights-based approach to food and nutrition, based on equality and centred on historically marginalised individuals and communities, according to Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. “The intersection of the right to health and right to food is […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] 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.
Researchers Propose ‘Soft Incentives’ to Encourage Countries to Implement Pandemic Agreement as Tedros Urges ‘Consensus’ 09/11/2023 Kerry Cullinan An effective pandemic agreement will need to include “accountability mechanisms” to ensure that countries implement the terms – and these will need to be independently monitored, according to new research published in BMJ. “Accountability mechanisms are used through a variety of methods across global treaties and governance mechanisms to varying degrees of effectiveness,” argue the […] Continue reading -> Saima Wazed Elected WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Despite Corruption Claims 07/11/2023 Disha Shetty Amidst a flurry of allegations of nepotism and political corruption, Saima Wazed, daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has emerged victorious in the race for the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia (WHO-SEARO) regional director. Wazed’s limited international public health experience and expertise, confined to the narrow field of autism, have raised concerns among experts […] Continue reading -> Swiss, Singapore and Korean Regulatory Agencies Become First to Receive New WHO Listing 03/11/2023 Disha Shetty The drug regulatory authorities of Switzerland, the Republic of Korea and Singapore have become the first three countries to be listed as WHO-Listed Authorities (WLA) that can be used as a point of reference for other countries’ deliberations on approval of new drugs and vaccines. The WHO’s recently established WLA framework is intended to create […] Continue reading -> Bangladesh Becomes World’s First Country to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis 01/11/2023 Disha Shetty Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated by the World Health Organization for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar, as a public health problem. VL, a life-threatening neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by a parasite transmitted by sandflies, affects some one million people worldwide every year, mostly in Southeast Asia […] Continue reading -> Addressing Food and Nutrition Needs ‘Rights-Based approach’ 31/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan Tackling inequities in food, nutrition and health outcomes needs a rights-based approach to food and nutrition, based on equality and centred on historically marginalised individuals and communities, according to Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. “The intersection of the right to health and right to food is […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] 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.
Saima Wazed Elected WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Despite Corruption Claims 07/11/2023 Disha Shetty Amidst a flurry of allegations of nepotism and political corruption, Saima Wazed, daughter of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has emerged victorious in the race for the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia (WHO-SEARO) regional director. Wazed’s limited international public health experience and expertise, confined to the narrow field of autism, have raised concerns among experts […] Continue reading -> Swiss, Singapore and Korean Regulatory Agencies Become First to Receive New WHO Listing 03/11/2023 Disha Shetty The drug regulatory authorities of Switzerland, the Republic of Korea and Singapore have become the first three countries to be listed as WHO-Listed Authorities (WLA) that can be used as a point of reference for other countries’ deliberations on approval of new drugs and vaccines. The WHO’s recently established WLA framework is intended to create […] Continue reading -> Bangladesh Becomes World’s First Country to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis 01/11/2023 Disha Shetty Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated by the World Health Organization for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar, as a public health problem. VL, a life-threatening neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by a parasite transmitted by sandflies, affects some one million people worldwide every year, mostly in Southeast Asia […] Continue reading -> Addressing Food and Nutrition Needs ‘Rights-Based approach’ 31/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan Tackling inequities in food, nutrition and health outcomes needs a rights-based approach to food and nutrition, based on equality and centred on historically marginalised individuals and communities, according to Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. “The intersection of the right to health and right to food is […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] 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.
Swiss, Singapore and Korean Regulatory Agencies Become First to Receive New WHO Listing 03/11/2023 Disha Shetty The drug regulatory authorities of Switzerland, the Republic of Korea and Singapore have become the first three countries to be listed as WHO-Listed Authorities (WLA) that can be used as a point of reference for other countries’ deliberations on approval of new drugs and vaccines. The WHO’s recently established WLA framework is intended to create […] Continue reading -> Bangladesh Becomes World’s First Country to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis 01/11/2023 Disha Shetty Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated by the World Health Organization for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar, as a public health problem. VL, a life-threatening neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by a parasite transmitted by sandflies, affects some one million people worldwide every year, mostly in Southeast Asia […] Continue reading -> Addressing Food and Nutrition Needs ‘Rights-Based approach’ 31/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan Tackling inequities in food, nutrition and health outcomes needs a rights-based approach to food and nutrition, based on equality and centred on historically marginalised individuals and communities, according to Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. “The intersection of the right to health and right to food is […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] 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.
Bangladesh Becomes World’s First Country to Eliminate Visceral Leishmaniasis 01/11/2023 Disha Shetty Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated by the World Health Organization for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar, as a public health problem. VL, a life-threatening neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by a parasite transmitted by sandflies, affects some one million people worldwide every year, mostly in Southeast Asia […] Continue reading -> Addressing Food and Nutrition Needs ‘Rights-Based approach’ 31/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan Tackling inequities in food, nutrition and health outcomes needs a rights-based approach to food and nutrition, based on equality and centred on historically marginalised individuals and communities, according to Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. “The intersection of the right to health and right to food is […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] 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.
Addressing Food and Nutrition Needs ‘Rights-Based approach’ 31/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan Tackling inequities in food, nutrition and health outcomes needs a rights-based approach to food and nutrition, based on equality and centred on historically marginalised individuals and communities, according to Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. “The intersection of the right to health and right to food is […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Calls for Israel to Rescind Order to Evacuate Gaza’s Al Quds Hospital – Israel Says Hospital is Used by Hamas 30/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO and the International Red Cross both issued weekend appeals to Israel to rescind its evacuation order on Al Quds Hospital, a major healthcare facility in the northern Gaza Strip. Israel has said that Al Quds, along with Al Shifa Hospital, are both being used as command and control centers by Hamas militants. But […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] 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
Nigeria Vaccinates 7.7 Million Girls Against HPV, Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer 25/10/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – in the continent’s largest-ever vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts