Sights Set On Private Funding As Pharma Exec Appointed To Head New WHO Foundation 07/12/2020 J Hacker The WHO Foundation has appointed a senior pharma executive as CEO of the flagship WHO Foundation, suggesting it will make a big push to secure donations from the broader private sector as the curtain closes on a precarious budget year. But speaking at a press briefing on Monday, the WHO DG commented on the recruitment […] Continue reading -> Guidance For Improving Vaccine Uptake Published By WHO TAG 04/12/2020 Editorial team As the first vaccination campaign for COVID-19 could begin as early as next week, following the UK’s approval Pfizer and BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine, the World Health Organisation (WHO) technical advisory group (TAG) has published a series of guidelines and behavioural insights to improve vaccine acceptance and uptake across all populations. The report, published on Friday, […] Continue reading -> Economic Benefits Of Equitable Vaccine & Medicines Distribution Would Be 12 Times Costs to Donor Countries, Says Study 04/12/2020 Raisa Santos The economic benefits to the economies of ten high income countries being asked to support the equitable, worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests would be 12 times the costs, a new report has found. The study, undertaken by the global political risk research firm Eurasia Group, on behalf of the Bill and Melinda […] Continue reading -> UN Commission On Narcotic Drugs Approves WHO Recommendation Removing Cannabis From List of Most Deadly Narcotics 03/12/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted on Wednesday to remove cannabis and cannabis-derived substances from its “Schedule IV” list of the world’s most dangerous narcotics. The move comes nearly two years after the WHO recommended to the UN Secretary General that cannabis and cannabis resin be removed from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention […] Continue reading -> 160 Million People Targeted In New UN Humanitarian Response Plan 01/12/2020 J Hacker More than 235 million people worldwide will require humanitarian protection next year: an increase of 40% in 12 months. The United Nations (UN)has announced an appeal for US$35 billion, which it estimates will be required to support 160 million of those most in need of support, across 56 countries. The Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) 2021, […] Continue reading -> Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Editorial team As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Manifesto Launches for New European Health Union 24/11/2020 J Hacker After catching Europe unprepared, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a window of opportunity to create a “European Health Union”. And what was once a long-simmering initiative has picked up steam with a formal endorsement from the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, as well as proposals to strengthen Europe’s health security. But a group […] Continue reading -> Regeneron Antibody Treatment Granted Emergency Authorization By FDA 23/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised an experimental antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron for emergency use on Saturday. The treatment, consisting of the two antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab, will be limited to patients aged 12 and over with positive SARS-CoV2 test results and at risk of developing severe COVID-19. Clinical trial results showed […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Guidance For Improving Vaccine Uptake Published By WHO TAG 04/12/2020 Editorial team As the first vaccination campaign for COVID-19 could begin as early as next week, following the UK’s approval Pfizer and BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine, the World Health Organisation (WHO) technical advisory group (TAG) has published a series of guidelines and behavioural insights to improve vaccine acceptance and uptake across all populations. The report, published on Friday, […] Continue reading -> Economic Benefits Of Equitable Vaccine & Medicines Distribution Would Be 12 Times Costs to Donor Countries, Says Study 04/12/2020 Raisa Santos The economic benefits to the economies of ten high income countries being asked to support the equitable, worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests would be 12 times the costs, a new report has found. The study, undertaken by the global political risk research firm Eurasia Group, on behalf of the Bill and Melinda […] Continue reading -> UN Commission On Narcotic Drugs Approves WHO Recommendation Removing Cannabis From List of Most Deadly Narcotics 03/12/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted on Wednesday to remove cannabis and cannabis-derived substances from its “Schedule IV” list of the world’s most dangerous narcotics. The move comes nearly two years after the WHO recommended to the UN Secretary General that cannabis and cannabis resin be removed from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention […] Continue reading -> 160 Million People Targeted In New UN Humanitarian Response Plan 01/12/2020 J Hacker More than 235 million people worldwide will require humanitarian protection next year: an increase of 40% in 12 months. The United Nations (UN)has announced an appeal for US$35 billion, which it estimates will be required to support 160 million of those most in need of support, across 56 countries. The Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) 2021, […] Continue reading -> Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Editorial team As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Manifesto Launches for New European Health Union 24/11/2020 J Hacker After catching Europe unprepared, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a window of opportunity to create a “European Health Union”. And what was once a long-simmering initiative has picked up steam with a formal endorsement from the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, as well as proposals to strengthen Europe’s health security. But a group […] Continue reading -> Regeneron Antibody Treatment Granted Emergency Authorization By FDA 23/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised an experimental antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron for emergency use on Saturday. The treatment, consisting of the two antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab, will be limited to patients aged 12 and over with positive SARS-CoV2 test results and at risk of developing severe COVID-19. Clinical trial results showed […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Economic Benefits Of Equitable Vaccine & Medicines Distribution Would Be 12 Times Costs to Donor Countries, Says Study 04/12/2020 Raisa Santos The economic benefits to the economies of ten high income countries being asked to support the equitable, worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests would be 12 times the costs, a new report has found. The study, undertaken by the global political risk research firm Eurasia Group, on behalf of the Bill and Melinda […] Continue reading -> UN Commission On Narcotic Drugs Approves WHO Recommendation Removing Cannabis From List of Most Deadly Narcotics 03/12/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted on Wednesday to remove cannabis and cannabis-derived substances from its “Schedule IV” list of the world’s most dangerous narcotics. The move comes nearly two years after the WHO recommended to the UN Secretary General that cannabis and cannabis resin be removed from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention […] Continue reading -> 160 Million People Targeted In New UN Humanitarian Response Plan 01/12/2020 J Hacker More than 235 million people worldwide will require humanitarian protection next year: an increase of 40% in 12 months. The United Nations (UN)has announced an appeal for US$35 billion, which it estimates will be required to support 160 million of those most in need of support, across 56 countries. The Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) 2021, […] Continue reading -> Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Editorial team As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Manifesto Launches for New European Health Union 24/11/2020 J Hacker After catching Europe unprepared, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a window of opportunity to create a “European Health Union”. And what was once a long-simmering initiative has picked up steam with a formal endorsement from the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, as well as proposals to strengthen Europe’s health security. But a group […] Continue reading -> Regeneron Antibody Treatment Granted Emergency Authorization By FDA 23/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised an experimental antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron for emergency use on Saturday. The treatment, consisting of the two antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab, will be limited to patients aged 12 and over with positive SARS-CoV2 test results and at risk of developing severe COVID-19. Clinical trial results showed […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
UN Commission On Narcotic Drugs Approves WHO Recommendation Removing Cannabis From List of Most Deadly Narcotics 03/12/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted on Wednesday to remove cannabis and cannabis-derived substances from its “Schedule IV” list of the world’s most dangerous narcotics. The move comes nearly two years after the WHO recommended to the UN Secretary General that cannabis and cannabis resin be removed from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention […] Continue reading -> 160 Million People Targeted In New UN Humanitarian Response Plan 01/12/2020 J Hacker More than 235 million people worldwide will require humanitarian protection next year: an increase of 40% in 12 months. The United Nations (UN)has announced an appeal for US$35 billion, which it estimates will be required to support 160 million of those most in need of support, across 56 countries. The Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) 2021, […] Continue reading -> Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Editorial team As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Manifesto Launches for New European Health Union 24/11/2020 J Hacker After catching Europe unprepared, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a window of opportunity to create a “European Health Union”. And what was once a long-simmering initiative has picked up steam with a formal endorsement from the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, as well as proposals to strengthen Europe’s health security. But a group […] Continue reading -> Regeneron Antibody Treatment Granted Emergency Authorization By FDA 23/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised an experimental antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron for emergency use on Saturday. The treatment, consisting of the two antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab, will be limited to patients aged 12 and over with positive SARS-CoV2 test results and at risk of developing severe COVID-19. Clinical trial results showed […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
160 Million People Targeted In New UN Humanitarian Response Plan 01/12/2020 J Hacker More than 235 million people worldwide will require humanitarian protection next year: an increase of 40% in 12 months. The United Nations (UN)has announced an appeal for US$35 billion, which it estimates will be required to support 160 million of those most in need of support, across 56 countries. The Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) 2021, […] Continue reading -> Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Editorial team As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Manifesto Launches for New European Health Union 24/11/2020 J Hacker After catching Europe unprepared, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a window of opportunity to create a “European Health Union”. And what was once a long-simmering initiative has picked up steam with a formal endorsement from the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, as well as proposals to strengthen Europe’s health security. But a group […] Continue reading -> Regeneron Antibody Treatment Granted Emergency Authorization By FDA 23/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised an experimental antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron for emergency use on Saturday. The treatment, consisting of the two antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab, will be limited to patients aged 12 and over with positive SARS-CoV2 test results and at risk of developing severe COVID-19. Clinical trial results showed […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Every Move Counts – Staying Active During COVID-19 Could Save 5 Millions Deaths A Year 27/11/2020 Editorial team As coronavirus policies initially forced many of us to turn into couch potatoes glued to our screens, the World Health Organization emphasizes that we can remain active and healthy even in COVID times. Regular physical activity of any type, and any duration, including dance, running, or even everyday household tasks like gardening or cleaning, can […] Continue reading -> Manifesto Launches for New European Health Union 24/11/2020 J Hacker After catching Europe unprepared, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a window of opportunity to create a “European Health Union”. And what was once a long-simmering initiative has picked up steam with a formal endorsement from the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, as well as proposals to strengthen Europe’s health security. But a group […] Continue reading -> Regeneron Antibody Treatment Granted Emergency Authorization By FDA 23/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised an experimental antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron for emergency use on Saturday. The treatment, consisting of the two antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab, will be limited to patients aged 12 and over with positive SARS-CoV2 test results and at risk of developing severe COVID-19. Clinical trial results showed […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Manifesto Launches for New European Health Union 24/11/2020 J Hacker After catching Europe unprepared, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a window of opportunity to create a “European Health Union”. And what was once a long-simmering initiative has picked up steam with a formal endorsement from the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen, as well as proposals to strengthen Europe’s health security. But a group […] Continue reading -> Regeneron Antibody Treatment Granted Emergency Authorization By FDA 23/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised an experimental antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron for emergency use on Saturday. The treatment, consisting of the two antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab, will be limited to patients aged 12 and over with positive SARS-CoV2 test results and at risk of developing severe COVID-19. Clinical trial results showed […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Regeneron Antibody Treatment Granted Emergency Authorization By FDA 23/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised an experimental antibody cocktail produced by Regeneron for emergency use on Saturday. The treatment, consisting of the two antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab, will be limited to patients aged 12 and over with positive SARS-CoV2 test results and at risk of developing severe COVID-19. Clinical trial results showed […] Continue reading -> The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
The COVID-19 and NCD Syndemic: Experiences From Rwanda, the UK, and India 20/11/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are combining as a “syndemic” that reinforce each other and disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities in every country during the pandemic period, said experts at a NCD Alliance panel on Thursday. However, primary health care workers, particularly nurses, who are the backbone of routine NCD responses have been particularly […] Continue reading -> FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test For Self-Testing At Home 18/11/2020 Editorial team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular-based single use test that is intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. “While COVID-19 diagnostic […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts