Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Mentorship Session Offers New Insights 16/07/2024 Maayan Hoffman “Don’t be afraid to take risks. Think outside the box. Be agile. Adapt to change.” This was some of the advice young innovators in the life sciences field received last week during an interactive live mentorship session on the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly. Organized by WIPO and IFPMA (International […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> World’s Leading HIV Drug Reduces Carbon Emissions by 26 Million Tons In Comparison to Predecessor 15/07/2024 Disha Shetty The lifesaving HIV treatment dolutegravir (DTG), used by 24 million people in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), has unexpectedly contributed to a significant reduction in carbon emissions when compared to the previous standard of care, efavirenz, according to the latest report by global health initiative Unitaid. The report estimates that the transition to DTG will have […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Caribbean leaders on ‘frontline of climate change’ appeal for aid after Hurricane Beryl’s ‘Armageddon’ 12/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Caribbean leaders from “the frontlines of climate change” are appealing for international support in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which has already caused widespread destruction – even before the usual start to the hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded Category 4 storm in the region’s hurricane season, levelled 90% of the buildings on Grenada’s […] Continue reading -> Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> World’s Leading HIV Drug Reduces Carbon Emissions by 26 Million Tons In Comparison to Predecessor 15/07/2024 Disha Shetty The lifesaving HIV treatment dolutegravir (DTG), used by 24 million people in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), has unexpectedly contributed to a significant reduction in carbon emissions when compared to the previous standard of care, efavirenz, according to the latest report by global health initiative Unitaid. The report estimates that the transition to DTG will have […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Caribbean leaders on ‘frontline of climate change’ appeal for aid after Hurricane Beryl’s ‘Armageddon’ 12/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Caribbean leaders from “the frontlines of climate change” are appealing for international support in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which has already caused widespread destruction – even before the usual start to the hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded Category 4 storm in the region’s hurricane season, levelled 90% of the buildings on Grenada’s […] Continue reading -> Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
World’s Leading HIV Drug Reduces Carbon Emissions by 26 Million Tons In Comparison to Predecessor 15/07/2024 Disha Shetty The lifesaving HIV treatment dolutegravir (DTG), used by 24 million people in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), has unexpectedly contributed to a significant reduction in carbon emissions when compared to the previous standard of care, efavirenz, according to the latest report by global health initiative Unitaid. The report estimates that the transition to DTG will have […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Caribbean leaders on ‘frontline of climate change’ appeal for aid after Hurricane Beryl’s ‘Armageddon’ 12/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Caribbean leaders from “the frontlines of climate change” are appealing for international support in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which has already caused widespread destruction – even before the usual start to the hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded Category 4 storm in the region’s hurricane season, levelled 90% of the buildings on Grenada’s […] Continue reading -> Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Caribbean leaders on ‘frontline of climate change’ appeal for aid after Hurricane Beryl’s ‘Armageddon’ 12/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Caribbean leaders from “the frontlines of climate change” are appealing for international support in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which has already caused widespread destruction – even before the usual start to the hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded Category 4 storm in the region’s hurricane season, levelled 90% of the buildings on Grenada’s […] Continue reading -> Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Caribbean leaders on ‘frontline of climate change’ appeal for aid after Hurricane Beryl’s ‘Armageddon’ 12/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Caribbean leaders from “the frontlines of climate change” are appealing for international support in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which has already caused widespread destruction – even before the usual start to the hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl, the earliest recorded Category 4 storm in the region’s hurricane season, levelled 90% of the buildings on Grenada’s […] Continue reading -> Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Dangerous New Strain of Mpox Virus Reported in Goma, Eastern DRC’s Capital – Increasing Risks of Cross Border Spread 11/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The outbreak of a new and dangerous strain of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to Goma, eastern DRC’s largest city with 25 cases reported, mostly in the city’s displaced persons camps, WHO officials confirmed on Thursday. And with person-to-person transmission occurring, particularly within communities on the move after fleeing […] Continue reading -> Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Date Proposed for Special Session to Adopt Pandemic Agreement – But Strictly in Pencil for Now 10/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan A day during the week of 16 December has been suggested for a World Health Assembly (WHA) special session to consider the pandemic agreement – but that is to remain strictly in pencil until there is clarity about the progress made in negotiations. After two years of talks, including weeks of late-night meetings in the […] Continue reading -> From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
From Depression to Hypertension: Heat and Air Pollution Exert Heavy Toll on India’s Farmers 09/07/2024 Sanket Jain JAMBHALI, India – Farmer Kusum Gaikwad’s work start at 4 am daily. First, she burns the firewood and farm residue to heat water for 10 family members. By 7 am, she reaches the fields, manoeuvring through thousands of sugarcane plants, removing weeds, and checking for pests and diseases that could hamper their growth. This is […] Continue reading -> Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Record-Breaking Dengue Infection Persists in the Caribbean 09/07/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Dengue virus cases have reached an all-time high since January in the US territory of Puerto Rico, with 1,729 people infected so far – a more than 300% increase compared to last year. The uptick in the mosquito-borne disease, which causes mild to severe illness, follows a trend across the Caribbean region. The total number of […] Continue reading -> Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Russia’s Bombing of Ukraine Children Hospital is ‘Abominable’ 08/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s bombing of a children’s hospital and women’s health centre in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on Monday is “abominable”, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. “Civilians must be protected, and the laws of war strictly adhered to,” added Türk. “There must be prompt, thorough and independent investigations into these latest grave attacks on […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts