WHO Executive Board to Meet on Fate of Western Pacific Regional Director After Countries Vote to Remove Him from Post 03/03/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Executive Board is set to meet again next week in a special closed session to consider the fate of the Regional Director of WHO’s Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO), who has been accused of racism and harassment of staff at the Manila-based office. In a meeting earlier this week, WHO member states from the […] Continue reading -> Child and Adolescent Obesity Rising More Sharply Than In Other Age Groups 02/03/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than half of the world’s population may be overweight or obese by 2035—with the sharpest rise expected to occur among children and adolescents, according to a new report by the the World Obesity Federation. About 2.6 billion of the world’s 8 billion people are already overweight or obese, and COVID lockdowns likely exacerbated trends […] Continue reading -> U.S. Government Invested $31.9 Billion in mRNA Vaccine Research and Procurement 02/03/2023 Stefan Anderson A new study published in the BMJ has found that the United States invested at least $31.9 billion in public funds directly into the development, production and purchasing of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines through channels ranging from the National Institutes of Health to the Department of Defense. That vast pool of U.S. public funding was indispensable […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Promises Smooth Leadership Transition, Expands COVID Vaccination Campaign to Include Other Vaccines 02/03/2023 Paul Adepoju No date has yet been set for the recently-elected Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Jean Kaseya to take over his new tasks, said acting director Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma on Thursday. But he promised that the transition period would be a smooth one, saying: “After the decision by […] Continue reading -> The World May Agree on a Pandemic Accord, But How Will it be Implemented? 01/03/2023 Editorial team As World Health Organization (WHO) member states get into line-by-line negotiations on a proposed pandemic accord to guide the world’s approach to future pandemics, there are growing calls for independent monitoring to ensure that the terms of such an accord are implemented. Layth Hanbali explains. Health Policy Watch: You and other colleagues have noted that […] Continue reading -> China Dismisses FBI Chief’s Claim That COVID-19 ‘Most Likely’ Originated From Lab Leak 01/03/2023 Megha Kaveri A US intelligence chief has claimed that COVID-19 most likely originated in a laboratory in China, a claim that was promptly dismissed by the Chinese government. “The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan,” Christopher Wray, the head of […] Continue reading -> Civil Society Wants to Help Shape the Pandemic Accord 28/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Although the drafting of the proposed global pandemic accord will happen behind closed doors, civil society organisations want a say as they’re often on the ground dealing with health emergencies. This emerged during the second day of the meeting of the World Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating board (INB), which is just starting to discuss the […] Continue reading -> More Equity Concerns on Day One of Pandemic Accord Negotiations 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Concerns about equity and financing dominated day one of the negotiations on a global pandemic accord’s zero draft at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Geneva head office on Monday. Opening the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) that is steering the process, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus noted that various people had […] Continue reading -> Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. 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Child and Adolescent Obesity Rising More Sharply Than In Other Age Groups 02/03/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher More than half of the world’s population may be overweight or obese by 2035—with the sharpest rise expected to occur among children and adolescents, according to a new report by the the World Obesity Federation. About 2.6 billion of the world’s 8 billion people are already overweight or obese, and COVID lockdowns likely exacerbated trends […] Continue reading -> U.S. Government Invested $31.9 Billion in mRNA Vaccine Research and Procurement 02/03/2023 Stefan Anderson A new study published in the BMJ has found that the United States invested at least $31.9 billion in public funds directly into the development, production and purchasing of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines through channels ranging from the National Institutes of Health to the Department of Defense. That vast pool of U.S. public funding was indispensable […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Promises Smooth Leadership Transition, Expands COVID Vaccination Campaign to Include Other Vaccines 02/03/2023 Paul Adepoju No date has yet been set for the recently-elected Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Jean Kaseya to take over his new tasks, said acting director Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma on Thursday. But he promised that the transition period would be a smooth one, saying: “After the decision by […] Continue reading -> The World May Agree on a Pandemic Accord, But How Will it be Implemented? 01/03/2023 Editorial team As World Health Organization (WHO) member states get into line-by-line negotiations on a proposed pandemic accord to guide the world’s approach to future pandemics, there are growing calls for independent monitoring to ensure that the terms of such an accord are implemented. Layth Hanbali explains. Health Policy Watch: You and other colleagues have noted that […] Continue reading -> China Dismisses FBI Chief’s Claim That COVID-19 ‘Most Likely’ Originated From Lab Leak 01/03/2023 Megha Kaveri A US intelligence chief has claimed that COVID-19 most likely originated in a laboratory in China, a claim that was promptly dismissed by the Chinese government. “The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan,” Christopher Wray, the head of […] Continue reading -> Civil Society Wants to Help Shape the Pandemic Accord 28/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Although the drafting of the proposed global pandemic accord will happen behind closed doors, civil society organisations want a say as they’re often on the ground dealing with health emergencies. This emerged during the second day of the meeting of the World Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating board (INB), which is just starting to discuss the […] Continue reading -> More Equity Concerns on Day One of Pandemic Accord Negotiations 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Concerns about equity and financing dominated day one of the negotiations on a global pandemic accord’s zero draft at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Geneva head office on Monday. Opening the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) that is steering the process, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus noted that various people had […] Continue reading -> Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
U.S. Government Invested $31.9 Billion in mRNA Vaccine Research and Procurement 02/03/2023 Stefan Anderson A new study published in the BMJ has found that the United States invested at least $31.9 billion in public funds directly into the development, production and purchasing of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines through channels ranging from the National Institutes of Health to the Department of Defense. That vast pool of U.S. public funding was indispensable […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Promises Smooth Leadership Transition, Expands COVID Vaccination Campaign to Include Other Vaccines 02/03/2023 Paul Adepoju No date has yet been set for the recently-elected Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Jean Kaseya to take over his new tasks, said acting director Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma on Thursday. But he promised that the transition period would be a smooth one, saying: “After the decision by […] Continue reading -> The World May Agree on a Pandemic Accord, But How Will it be Implemented? 01/03/2023 Editorial team As World Health Organization (WHO) member states get into line-by-line negotiations on a proposed pandemic accord to guide the world’s approach to future pandemics, there are growing calls for independent monitoring to ensure that the terms of such an accord are implemented. Layth Hanbali explains. Health Policy Watch: You and other colleagues have noted that […] Continue reading -> China Dismisses FBI Chief’s Claim That COVID-19 ‘Most Likely’ Originated From Lab Leak 01/03/2023 Megha Kaveri A US intelligence chief has claimed that COVID-19 most likely originated in a laboratory in China, a claim that was promptly dismissed by the Chinese government. “The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan,” Christopher Wray, the head of […] Continue reading -> Civil Society Wants to Help Shape the Pandemic Accord 28/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Although the drafting of the proposed global pandemic accord will happen behind closed doors, civil society organisations want a say as they’re often on the ground dealing with health emergencies. This emerged during the second day of the meeting of the World Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating board (INB), which is just starting to discuss the […] Continue reading -> More Equity Concerns on Day One of Pandemic Accord Negotiations 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Concerns about equity and financing dominated day one of the negotiations on a global pandemic accord’s zero draft at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Geneva head office on Monday. Opening the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) that is steering the process, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus noted that various people had […] Continue reading -> Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Africa CDC Promises Smooth Leadership Transition, Expands COVID Vaccination Campaign to Include Other Vaccines 02/03/2023 Paul Adepoju No date has yet been set for the recently-elected Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Jean Kaseya to take over his new tasks, said acting director Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma on Thursday. But he promised that the transition period would be a smooth one, saying: “After the decision by […] Continue reading -> The World May Agree on a Pandemic Accord, But How Will it be Implemented? 01/03/2023 Editorial team As World Health Organization (WHO) member states get into line-by-line negotiations on a proposed pandemic accord to guide the world’s approach to future pandemics, there are growing calls for independent monitoring to ensure that the terms of such an accord are implemented. Layth Hanbali explains. Health Policy Watch: You and other colleagues have noted that […] Continue reading -> China Dismisses FBI Chief’s Claim That COVID-19 ‘Most Likely’ Originated From Lab Leak 01/03/2023 Megha Kaveri A US intelligence chief has claimed that COVID-19 most likely originated in a laboratory in China, a claim that was promptly dismissed by the Chinese government. “The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan,” Christopher Wray, the head of […] Continue reading -> Civil Society Wants to Help Shape the Pandemic Accord 28/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Although the drafting of the proposed global pandemic accord will happen behind closed doors, civil society organisations want a say as they’re often on the ground dealing with health emergencies. This emerged during the second day of the meeting of the World Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating board (INB), which is just starting to discuss the […] Continue reading -> More Equity Concerns on Day One of Pandemic Accord Negotiations 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Concerns about equity and financing dominated day one of the negotiations on a global pandemic accord’s zero draft at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Geneva head office on Monday. Opening the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) that is steering the process, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus noted that various people had […] Continue reading -> Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
The World May Agree on a Pandemic Accord, But How Will it be Implemented? 01/03/2023 Editorial team As World Health Organization (WHO) member states get into line-by-line negotiations on a proposed pandemic accord to guide the world’s approach to future pandemics, there are growing calls for independent monitoring to ensure that the terms of such an accord are implemented. Layth Hanbali explains. Health Policy Watch: You and other colleagues have noted that […] Continue reading -> China Dismisses FBI Chief’s Claim That COVID-19 ‘Most Likely’ Originated From Lab Leak 01/03/2023 Megha Kaveri A US intelligence chief has claimed that COVID-19 most likely originated in a laboratory in China, a claim that was promptly dismissed by the Chinese government. “The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan,” Christopher Wray, the head of […] Continue reading -> Civil Society Wants to Help Shape the Pandemic Accord 28/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Although the drafting of the proposed global pandemic accord will happen behind closed doors, civil society organisations want a say as they’re often on the ground dealing with health emergencies. This emerged during the second day of the meeting of the World Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating board (INB), which is just starting to discuss the […] Continue reading -> More Equity Concerns on Day One of Pandemic Accord Negotiations 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Concerns about equity and financing dominated day one of the negotiations on a global pandemic accord’s zero draft at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Geneva head office on Monday. Opening the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) that is steering the process, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus noted that various people had […] Continue reading -> Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
China Dismisses FBI Chief’s Claim That COVID-19 ‘Most Likely’ Originated From Lab Leak 01/03/2023 Megha Kaveri A US intelligence chief has claimed that COVID-19 most likely originated in a laboratory in China, a claim that was promptly dismissed by the Chinese government. “The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan,” Christopher Wray, the head of […] Continue reading -> Civil Society Wants to Help Shape the Pandemic Accord 28/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Although the drafting of the proposed global pandemic accord will happen behind closed doors, civil society organisations want a say as they’re often on the ground dealing with health emergencies. This emerged during the second day of the meeting of the World Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating board (INB), which is just starting to discuss the […] Continue reading -> More Equity Concerns on Day One of Pandemic Accord Negotiations 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Concerns about equity and financing dominated day one of the negotiations on a global pandemic accord’s zero draft at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Geneva head office on Monday. Opening the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) that is steering the process, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus noted that various people had […] Continue reading -> Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Civil Society Wants to Help Shape the Pandemic Accord 28/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Although the drafting of the proposed global pandemic accord will happen behind closed doors, civil society organisations want a say as they’re often on the ground dealing with health emergencies. This emerged during the second day of the meeting of the World Organization’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating board (INB), which is just starting to discuss the […] Continue reading -> More Equity Concerns on Day One of Pandemic Accord Negotiations 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Concerns about equity and financing dominated day one of the negotiations on a global pandemic accord’s zero draft at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Geneva head office on Monday. Opening the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) that is steering the process, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus noted that various people had […] Continue reading -> Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
More Equity Concerns on Day One of Pandemic Accord Negotiations 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan Concerns about equity and financing dominated day one of the negotiations on a global pandemic accord’s zero draft at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Geneva head office on Monday. Opening the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) that is steering the process, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus noted that various people had […] Continue reading -> Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Merck to Appeal EU Regulator’s Decision to Reject COVID-19 Drug 27/02/2023 Stefan Anderson Merck will appeal the recommendation by the Europe Union’s (EU) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects its COVID-19 antiviral, Lagevrio (molnupiravir). The decision comes after months of deliberation by European regulators, who began looking at Lagevrio, in November 2021. The CHMP said there was a lack […] Continue reading -> Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] 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
Countries Agree on Process to Amend International Health Regulations Governing Pandemics 27/02/2023 Kerry Cullinan After five days of discussions last week on how to amend the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations to make them more able to combat future pandemics, the international working group has “agreed on a way forward”, according to the WHO. WHO member states have proposed 307 amendments, and much of last week’s meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts