Big Wins – And Challenges – For Global Fund in Tackling HIV, TB and Malaria 19/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Global Fund investments have reduced deaths in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria by 61% and saved 65 million lives since 2002 – while simultaneously improving health service delivery, according to its annual Results Report released on Thursday. The past year (2023) has brought significant wins: a 55% reduction in the price of bedaquiline, the main treatment […] Continue reading -> Congress Call for Integrating Cancer into UHC and Tackling Commercial Drivers of Disease 18/09/2024 Paul Adepoju GENEVA – Ensuring that universal health coverage (UHC) protects cancer patients and tackling commercial interests driving cancer were two issues in the spotlight of the World Cancer Congress. Speakers stressed that they need to make their mark at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in 2025, ensuring a bold rethinking […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic ‘Lite’ Agreement Shifts Key Decisions to Post-Negotiation Forum 17/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The latest draft of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) pandemic agreement shifts key decisions to the Conference of the Parties (COP) – a body that will be set up after the World Health Assembly (WHA) has adopted the agreement. The draft, developed by the WHO Bureau overseeing the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) talks, was distributed […] Continue reading -> Nearly 30 Metric Tonnes of Plastic Are Improperly Burned Every Year – with Broad, Unexplored Health Impacts 16/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Royda Joseph, a 32-year-old mother of three lives in a community next to the PuguKinyamwezi dump in Tanzania. “The dump is on fire every two days,” Royda told the UK NGO TearFund. “Sometimes, when it is on fire, the smoke is so dark and huge that you can’t see the person in front of you […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution and Lack of Green Spaces Increase Risk of Respiratory Hospitalizations 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson Long-term exposure to air pollution and lack of green spaces significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Vienna this week. Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, found that even in Northern Europe, where air pollution levels are relatively […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
Congress Call for Integrating Cancer into UHC and Tackling Commercial Drivers of Disease 18/09/2024 Paul Adepoju GENEVA – Ensuring that universal health coverage (UHC) protects cancer patients and tackling commercial interests driving cancer were two issues in the spotlight of the World Cancer Congress. Speakers stressed that they need to make their mark at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in 2025, ensuring a bold rethinking […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic ‘Lite’ Agreement Shifts Key Decisions to Post-Negotiation Forum 17/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The latest draft of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) pandemic agreement shifts key decisions to the Conference of the Parties (COP) – a body that will be set up after the World Health Assembly (WHA) has adopted the agreement. The draft, developed by the WHO Bureau overseeing the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) talks, was distributed […] Continue reading -> Nearly 30 Metric Tonnes of Plastic Are Improperly Burned Every Year – with Broad, Unexplored Health Impacts 16/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Royda Joseph, a 32-year-old mother of three lives in a community next to the PuguKinyamwezi dump in Tanzania. “The dump is on fire every two days,” Royda told the UK NGO TearFund. “Sometimes, when it is on fire, the smoke is so dark and huge that you can’t see the person in front of you […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution and Lack of Green Spaces Increase Risk of Respiratory Hospitalizations 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson Long-term exposure to air pollution and lack of green spaces significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Vienna this week. Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, found that even in Northern Europe, where air pollution levels are relatively […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic ‘Lite’ Agreement Shifts Key Decisions to Post-Negotiation Forum 17/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The latest draft of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) pandemic agreement shifts key decisions to the Conference of the Parties (COP) – a body that will be set up after the World Health Assembly (WHA) has adopted the agreement. The draft, developed by the WHO Bureau overseeing the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) talks, was distributed […] Continue reading -> Nearly 30 Metric Tonnes of Plastic Are Improperly Burned Every Year – with Broad, Unexplored Health Impacts 16/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Royda Joseph, a 32-year-old mother of three lives in a community next to the PuguKinyamwezi dump in Tanzania. “The dump is on fire every two days,” Royda told the UK NGO TearFund. “Sometimes, when it is on fire, the smoke is so dark and huge that you can’t see the person in front of you […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution and Lack of Green Spaces Increase Risk of Respiratory Hospitalizations 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson Long-term exposure to air pollution and lack of green spaces significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Vienna this week. Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, found that even in Northern Europe, where air pollution levels are relatively […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
New Pandemic ‘Lite’ Agreement Shifts Key Decisions to Post-Negotiation Forum 17/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan The latest draft of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) pandemic agreement shifts key decisions to the Conference of the Parties (COP) – a body that will be set up after the World Health Assembly (WHA) has adopted the agreement. The draft, developed by the WHO Bureau overseeing the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) talks, was distributed […] Continue reading -> Nearly 30 Metric Tonnes of Plastic Are Improperly Burned Every Year – with Broad, Unexplored Health Impacts 16/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Royda Joseph, a 32-year-old mother of three lives in a community next to the PuguKinyamwezi dump in Tanzania. “The dump is on fire every two days,” Royda told the UK NGO TearFund. “Sometimes, when it is on fire, the smoke is so dark and huge that you can’t see the person in front of you […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution and Lack of Green Spaces Increase Risk of Respiratory Hospitalizations 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson Long-term exposure to air pollution and lack of green spaces significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Vienna this week. Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, found that even in Northern Europe, where air pollution levels are relatively […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
Nearly 30 Metric Tonnes of Plastic Are Improperly Burned Every Year – with Broad, Unexplored Health Impacts 16/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Royda Joseph, a 32-year-old mother of three lives in a community next to the PuguKinyamwezi dump in Tanzania. “The dump is on fire every two days,” Royda told the UK NGO TearFund. “Sometimes, when it is on fire, the smoke is so dark and huge that you can’t see the person in front of you […] Continue reading -> WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution and Lack of Green Spaces Increase Risk of Respiratory Hospitalizations 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson Long-term exposure to air pollution and lack of green spaces significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Vienna this week. Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, found that even in Northern Europe, where air pollution levels are relatively […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
WHO Pre-Qualifies First Mpox Vaccine, Recommends Single Dose and ‘Off-Label’ Use for Children 13/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN vaccine, has become the first mpox vaccine to be added to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification (PQ) list, enabling its use globally. The WHO has also recommended that single doses be given in supply-constrained outbreak situations instead of the usual two doses, and “off label” use for children as the vaccine […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution and Lack of Green Spaces Increase Risk of Respiratory Hospitalizations 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson Long-term exposure to air pollution and lack of green spaces significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Vienna this week. Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, found that even in Northern Europe, where air pollution levels are relatively […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
Air Pollution and Lack of Green Spaces Increase Risk of Respiratory Hospitalizations 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson Long-term exposure to air pollution and lack of green spaces significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Vienna this week. Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, found that even in Northern Europe, where air pollution levels are relatively […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
Ukraine’s Health System Braces for Toughest Winter as Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure 13/09/2024 Stefan Anderson As Russian missiles rain down on hospitals and critical energy infrastructure keeping their lights on, Ukraine’s health system faces what could be its most challenging season yet in its third winter of full-scale war, the World Health Organization’s top European official warned Thursday. “This will likely be the toughest winter of the three that Ukraine […] Continue reading -> DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] 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
DR Congo to Launch Mpox Vaccine Drive in Early October; UNHCR seeks over $21 Million to Support Refugees in Outbreak Hotspots 12/09/2024 Paul Adepoju The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to launch its mpox vaccination campaign in early October, marking a critical step in the fight against the ongoing outbreak across Africa, said Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Centres for Disease Control and Protection (Africa CDC), on Thursday. Kaseya spoke at a press briefing following […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts