Immunisation Is the Future of Pandemic Survival 01/05/2025 Tian Johnson African countries like Uganda and South Africa are rewriting the rules of emergency response. The rest of the world must follow – or fall behind. Every April, World Immunisation Week is observed with predictable rhetoric: health leaders celebrate progress, governments make declarations, and global agencies issue reports highlighting gains and gaps in vaccination. But as […] Continue reading -> A Shot at Life: How to Reach More Children in Humanitarian Settings with Lifesaving Vaccination 25/04/2025 Victorine de Milliano & Pamela Onango During this World Immunization Week (24-30 April), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), shares recommendations for how Gavi – which is developing its new five-year strategy amidst looming funding cuts – can strengthen collaboration between governments and humanitarian organisations to ensure that more children up until the age of at least five, especially those living in fragile […] Continue reading -> Malaria’s Gender Divide: Why Women Bear the Brunt of a Global Health Crisis 24/04/2025 Jemimah Njuki & Lizz Ntonjira After the World Malaria Report 2024 was published, the global community confronted an undeniable and uncomfortable truth: while malaria affects entire communities, its burden is not equally distributed. Women, particularly in malaria-endemic regions, are disproportionately impacted. Their physical, social and economic health suffers more than others’ as they bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities, suffer […] Continue reading -> Now is Not the Time for Germany to Relinquish its Leadership of Global Health 15/04/2025 Githinji Gitahi & Ralph Achenbach Germany’s contribution to global health has been transformative – and as its new coalition government takes shape, now is not the time for it to weaken this commitment Germany has long stood as a global leader, not just in public health but also in shaping international cooperation on health through platforms like the G7 and […] Continue reading -> What’s New in the Latest Draft Pandemic Agreement? 07/04/2025 Gian Luca Burci, Ava Greenup, Ricardo Matute, Suerie Moon, Daniela Morich & Adam Strobeyko World Health Organization (WHO) member states have entered their final week of scheduled negotiations on the pandemic agreement (PA), amid renewed urgency following the United States withdrawal from the organization and widespread aid cuts that carry serious implications for global health. With limited time before the May World Health Assembly, when a final version of […] Continue reading -> Medicine for Rare Disorder Provides Case Study of Contradictions in Drug Development System 31/03/2025 David Franco The journey of the medicine, Caplacizumab – from a publicly funded scientific breakthrough to a high-cost pharmaceutical product controlled by a multinational corporation – illustrates the contradictions of the existing drug development system. It is a story of public investment, private capital, industrial consolidation, and the persistent question: Who ultimately benefits from medical innovation? At […] Continue reading -> Despite DG Promises, WHO Staff Association In Dark Over Budget Cut Deliberations 31/03/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As the World Health Organization (WHO) grapples with an estimated $600 million funding gap for 2025, it is planning to slash its biennial 2026-27 budget by 21% from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion, according to an email Friday from Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, obtained by Health Policy Watch. But despite the DG’s promises […] Continue reading -> Ramadan Nutrition Knowledge Gap Poses Challenge for Diabetes Control 21/03/2025 Naqaa Alomari ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – As the sun sets over Alexandria, the scent of simmering Molokhia fills the air, mingling with the voices of street vendors calling out their final sales before Ramadan fasting ends for the day. Long tables offer festive dishes of lamb with grilled meats, dates, lentil soup and rice, beloved traditions passed down […] Continue reading -> Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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. 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A Shot at Life: How to Reach More Children in Humanitarian Settings with Lifesaving Vaccination 25/04/2025 Victorine de Milliano & Pamela Onango During this World Immunization Week (24-30 April), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), shares recommendations for how Gavi – which is developing its new five-year strategy amidst looming funding cuts – can strengthen collaboration between governments and humanitarian organisations to ensure that more children up until the age of at least five, especially those living in fragile […] Continue reading -> Malaria’s Gender Divide: Why Women Bear the Brunt of a Global Health Crisis 24/04/2025 Jemimah Njuki & Lizz Ntonjira After the World Malaria Report 2024 was published, the global community confronted an undeniable and uncomfortable truth: while malaria affects entire communities, its burden is not equally distributed. Women, particularly in malaria-endemic regions, are disproportionately impacted. Their physical, social and economic health suffers more than others’ as they bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities, suffer […] Continue reading -> Now is Not the Time for Germany to Relinquish its Leadership of Global Health 15/04/2025 Githinji Gitahi & Ralph Achenbach Germany’s contribution to global health has been transformative – and as its new coalition government takes shape, now is not the time for it to weaken this commitment Germany has long stood as a global leader, not just in public health but also in shaping international cooperation on health through platforms like the G7 and […] Continue reading -> What’s New in the Latest Draft Pandemic Agreement? 07/04/2025 Gian Luca Burci, Ava Greenup, Ricardo Matute, Suerie Moon, Daniela Morich & Adam Strobeyko World Health Organization (WHO) member states have entered their final week of scheduled negotiations on the pandemic agreement (PA), amid renewed urgency following the United States withdrawal from the organization and widespread aid cuts that carry serious implications for global health. With limited time before the May World Health Assembly, when a final version of […] Continue reading -> Medicine for Rare Disorder Provides Case Study of Contradictions in Drug Development System 31/03/2025 David Franco The journey of the medicine, Caplacizumab – from a publicly funded scientific breakthrough to a high-cost pharmaceutical product controlled by a multinational corporation – illustrates the contradictions of the existing drug development system. It is a story of public investment, private capital, industrial consolidation, and the persistent question: Who ultimately benefits from medical innovation? At […] Continue reading -> Despite DG Promises, WHO Staff Association In Dark Over Budget Cut Deliberations 31/03/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As the World Health Organization (WHO) grapples with an estimated $600 million funding gap for 2025, it is planning to slash its biennial 2026-27 budget by 21% from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion, according to an email Friday from Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, obtained by Health Policy Watch. But despite the DG’s promises […] Continue reading -> Ramadan Nutrition Knowledge Gap Poses Challenge for Diabetes Control 21/03/2025 Naqaa Alomari ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – As the sun sets over Alexandria, the scent of simmering Molokhia fills the air, mingling with the voices of street vendors calling out their final sales before Ramadan fasting ends for the day. Long tables offer festive dishes of lamb with grilled meats, dates, lentil soup and rice, beloved traditions passed down […] Continue reading -> Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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. 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Malaria’s Gender Divide: Why Women Bear the Brunt of a Global Health Crisis 24/04/2025 Jemimah Njuki & Lizz Ntonjira After the World Malaria Report 2024 was published, the global community confronted an undeniable and uncomfortable truth: while malaria affects entire communities, its burden is not equally distributed. Women, particularly in malaria-endemic regions, are disproportionately impacted. Their physical, social and economic health suffers more than others’ as they bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities, suffer […] Continue reading -> Now is Not the Time for Germany to Relinquish its Leadership of Global Health 15/04/2025 Githinji Gitahi & Ralph Achenbach Germany’s contribution to global health has been transformative – and as its new coalition government takes shape, now is not the time for it to weaken this commitment Germany has long stood as a global leader, not just in public health but also in shaping international cooperation on health through platforms like the G7 and […] Continue reading -> What’s New in the Latest Draft Pandemic Agreement? 07/04/2025 Gian Luca Burci, Ava Greenup, Ricardo Matute, Suerie Moon, Daniela Morich & Adam Strobeyko World Health Organization (WHO) member states have entered their final week of scheduled negotiations on the pandemic agreement (PA), amid renewed urgency following the United States withdrawal from the organization and widespread aid cuts that carry serious implications for global health. With limited time before the May World Health Assembly, when a final version of […] Continue reading -> Medicine for Rare Disorder Provides Case Study of Contradictions in Drug Development System 31/03/2025 David Franco The journey of the medicine, Caplacizumab – from a publicly funded scientific breakthrough to a high-cost pharmaceutical product controlled by a multinational corporation – illustrates the contradictions of the existing drug development system. It is a story of public investment, private capital, industrial consolidation, and the persistent question: Who ultimately benefits from medical innovation? At […] Continue reading -> Despite DG Promises, WHO Staff Association In Dark Over Budget Cut Deliberations 31/03/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As the World Health Organization (WHO) grapples with an estimated $600 million funding gap for 2025, it is planning to slash its biennial 2026-27 budget by 21% from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion, according to an email Friday from Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, obtained by Health Policy Watch. But despite the DG’s promises […] Continue reading -> Ramadan Nutrition Knowledge Gap Poses Challenge for Diabetes Control 21/03/2025 Naqaa Alomari ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – As the sun sets over Alexandria, the scent of simmering Molokhia fills the air, mingling with the voices of street vendors calling out their final sales before Ramadan fasting ends for the day. Long tables offer festive dishes of lamb with grilled meats, dates, lentil soup and rice, beloved traditions passed down […] Continue reading -> Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Now is Not the Time for Germany to Relinquish its Leadership of Global Health 15/04/2025 Githinji Gitahi & Ralph Achenbach Germany’s contribution to global health has been transformative – and as its new coalition government takes shape, now is not the time for it to weaken this commitment Germany has long stood as a global leader, not just in public health but also in shaping international cooperation on health through platforms like the G7 and […] Continue reading -> What’s New in the Latest Draft Pandemic Agreement? 07/04/2025 Gian Luca Burci, Ava Greenup, Ricardo Matute, Suerie Moon, Daniela Morich & Adam Strobeyko World Health Organization (WHO) member states have entered their final week of scheduled negotiations on the pandemic agreement (PA), amid renewed urgency following the United States withdrawal from the organization and widespread aid cuts that carry serious implications for global health. With limited time before the May World Health Assembly, when a final version of […] Continue reading -> Medicine for Rare Disorder Provides Case Study of Contradictions in Drug Development System 31/03/2025 David Franco The journey of the medicine, Caplacizumab – from a publicly funded scientific breakthrough to a high-cost pharmaceutical product controlled by a multinational corporation – illustrates the contradictions of the existing drug development system. It is a story of public investment, private capital, industrial consolidation, and the persistent question: Who ultimately benefits from medical innovation? At […] Continue reading -> Despite DG Promises, WHO Staff Association In Dark Over Budget Cut Deliberations 31/03/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As the World Health Organization (WHO) grapples with an estimated $600 million funding gap for 2025, it is planning to slash its biennial 2026-27 budget by 21% from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion, according to an email Friday from Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, obtained by Health Policy Watch. But despite the DG’s promises […] Continue reading -> Ramadan Nutrition Knowledge Gap Poses Challenge for Diabetes Control 21/03/2025 Naqaa Alomari ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – As the sun sets over Alexandria, the scent of simmering Molokhia fills the air, mingling with the voices of street vendors calling out their final sales before Ramadan fasting ends for the day. Long tables offer festive dishes of lamb with grilled meats, dates, lentil soup and rice, beloved traditions passed down […] Continue reading -> Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
What’s New in the Latest Draft Pandemic Agreement? 07/04/2025 Gian Luca Burci, Ava Greenup, Ricardo Matute, Suerie Moon, Daniela Morich & Adam Strobeyko World Health Organization (WHO) member states have entered their final week of scheduled negotiations on the pandemic agreement (PA), amid renewed urgency following the United States withdrawal from the organization and widespread aid cuts that carry serious implications for global health. With limited time before the May World Health Assembly, when a final version of […] Continue reading -> Medicine for Rare Disorder Provides Case Study of Contradictions in Drug Development System 31/03/2025 David Franco The journey of the medicine, Caplacizumab – from a publicly funded scientific breakthrough to a high-cost pharmaceutical product controlled by a multinational corporation – illustrates the contradictions of the existing drug development system. It is a story of public investment, private capital, industrial consolidation, and the persistent question: Who ultimately benefits from medical innovation? At […] Continue reading -> Despite DG Promises, WHO Staff Association In Dark Over Budget Cut Deliberations 31/03/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As the World Health Organization (WHO) grapples with an estimated $600 million funding gap for 2025, it is planning to slash its biennial 2026-27 budget by 21% from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion, according to an email Friday from Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, obtained by Health Policy Watch. But despite the DG’s promises […] Continue reading -> Ramadan Nutrition Knowledge Gap Poses Challenge for Diabetes Control 21/03/2025 Naqaa Alomari ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – As the sun sets over Alexandria, the scent of simmering Molokhia fills the air, mingling with the voices of street vendors calling out their final sales before Ramadan fasting ends for the day. Long tables offer festive dishes of lamb with grilled meats, dates, lentil soup and rice, beloved traditions passed down […] Continue reading -> Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Medicine for Rare Disorder Provides Case Study of Contradictions in Drug Development System 31/03/2025 David Franco The journey of the medicine, Caplacizumab – from a publicly funded scientific breakthrough to a high-cost pharmaceutical product controlled by a multinational corporation – illustrates the contradictions of the existing drug development system. It is a story of public investment, private capital, industrial consolidation, and the persistent question: Who ultimately benefits from medical innovation? At […] Continue reading -> Despite DG Promises, WHO Staff Association In Dark Over Budget Cut Deliberations 31/03/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As the World Health Organization (WHO) grapples with an estimated $600 million funding gap for 2025, it is planning to slash its biennial 2026-27 budget by 21% from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion, according to an email Friday from Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, obtained by Health Policy Watch. But despite the DG’s promises […] Continue reading -> Ramadan Nutrition Knowledge Gap Poses Challenge for Diabetes Control 21/03/2025 Naqaa Alomari ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – As the sun sets over Alexandria, the scent of simmering Molokhia fills the air, mingling with the voices of street vendors calling out their final sales before Ramadan fasting ends for the day. Long tables offer festive dishes of lamb with grilled meats, dates, lentil soup and rice, beloved traditions passed down […] Continue reading -> Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Despite DG Promises, WHO Staff Association In Dark Over Budget Cut Deliberations 31/03/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As the World Health Organization (WHO) grapples with an estimated $600 million funding gap for 2025, it is planning to slash its biennial 2026-27 budget by 21% from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion, according to an email Friday from Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, obtained by Health Policy Watch. But despite the DG’s promises […] Continue reading -> Ramadan Nutrition Knowledge Gap Poses Challenge for Diabetes Control 21/03/2025 Naqaa Alomari ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – As the sun sets over Alexandria, the scent of simmering Molokhia fills the air, mingling with the voices of street vendors calling out their final sales before Ramadan fasting ends for the day. Long tables offer festive dishes of lamb with grilled meats, dates, lentil soup and rice, beloved traditions passed down […] Continue reading -> Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Ramadan Nutrition Knowledge Gap Poses Challenge for Diabetes Control 21/03/2025 Naqaa Alomari ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – As the sun sets over Alexandria, the scent of simmering Molokhia fills the air, mingling with the voices of street vendors calling out their final sales before Ramadan fasting ends for the day. Long tables offer festive dishes of lamb with grilled meats, dates, lentil soup and rice, beloved traditions passed down […] Continue reading -> Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Coordinated Multi-sectoral Surveillance is Necessary and Achievable for Pandemic Prevention 20/03/2025 Sarah Olson, Michel Masozera & Manoly Sisavanh The proposed pandemic agreement being negotiated at the World Health Organization (WHO) represents a critical opportunity for the global community to prevent future pandemics – including through coordinated multi-sectoral surveillance across human, animal, and environmental health data. As WHO member states gather in closed meetings over the next few week, three experts in wildlife health […] Continue reading -> As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] 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
As Climate Change Heightens Threat of Animal Diseases, Europe Needs a Comprehensive Livestock Strategy 18/03/2025 Pierre Sultana Europe has successfully controlled many livestock diseases over the years, but the threat of animal diseases is never truly over – and climate change is increasing this threat. In 2023, the continent saw an outbreak of bluetongue virus that cost the Netherlands alone an estimated €200 million. Earlier this year, Germany experienced its first foot-and-mouth […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts