‘Protect Bats’: Scientists Call for ‘Ecological Approaches’ to Prevent Pandemics 26/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan As World Health Organization (WHO) member states bang heads in Geneva over a pandemic agreement to keep the world safe, a group of scientists has challenged global decision-makers to pay far more attention to humans’ relationship with animals. “Although preparedness and response have received significant focus, prevention, especially the prevention of zoonotic spillover, remains largely […] Continue reading -> Abortion Reform in Poland Faces Obstacles Despite Defeat of Right-wing Government 26/03/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, which championed the country’s restrictive abortion laws, was voted out of power last October, but the path to improving access to abortion is not fast or straight forward. “First of all, we need accessible abortions and we need, which is extremely important, the decriminalisation of abortion support,” activist […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire – As Battles Rage Around Three Gaza Hospitals 25/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday welcomed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and the assurance of humanitarian aid in Gaza, and the immediate release of all hostages. The resolution, which passed with a vote of 14 in favor and the United States abstaining, was the first resolution to […] Continue reading -> New Technology Enables Philippines to Bring Tuberculosis Diagnosis Closer to People 25/03/2024 James Cruz A woman walks to an open tent and stands before a “camera” on a tripod, with a green curtain serving as her backdrop. “One, two, three…hold still…deep breath,” instructs the man in a black vest, speaking in Filipino, then presses the shutter. Within five minutes, the photo is ready. But this is no ordinary snapshot […] Continue reading -> WHO Says It Is Trying to Expedite Mpox Vaccination in DRC – But Faces Multiple Hurdles 24/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO officials said that they are trying to expedite delivery of mpox vaccines to outbreak-stricken DR Congo through talks with the world’s only two mpox vaccine manufacturers, as well as appeals for vaccine donations and negotiations with DRC officials. But speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, WHO’s Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director of Health […] Continue reading -> Challenging the Status Quo: Six Steps Towards Empowering Communities in Global Health 23/03/2024 Maayan Hoffman What actions and strategies are required for countries and communities to have more agency in their health? This is the topic of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters “Dialogues” podcast series, in which host Dr. Garry Aslanyan tries to “blow up some of the echo chambers that exist in global health.” In this […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Agreement Talks Stall as Delegates Disagree on Detail 22/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations for a pandemic agreement currently underway in Geneva have made little progress over the past four days, with member states still reading the current revised draft in plenary, and there is now talk of a further meeting in late April. Co-chairs of the process believe that the best way forward is for member states […] Continue reading -> Pharma Pivot on Pandemic Agreement: ‘Free Access’ to Pathogens in Exchange for ‘Binding Obligation’ on Equity 21/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pharmaceutical giants could support a formula whereby companies are guaranteed free and immediate access to pathogens with pandemic potential in exchange for binding equity agreements as part of a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement, says a leading industry figure. The statement by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers […] Continue reading -> Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Abortion Reform in Poland Faces Obstacles Despite Defeat of Right-wing Government 26/03/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, which championed the country’s restrictive abortion laws, was voted out of power last October, but the path to improving access to abortion is not fast or straight forward. “First of all, we need accessible abortions and we need, which is extremely important, the decriminalisation of abortion support,” activist […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire – As Battles Rage Around Three Gaza Hospitals 25/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday welcomed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and the assurance of humanitarian aid in Gaza, and the immediate release of all hostages. The resolution, which passed with a vote of 14 in favor and the United States abstaining, was the first resolution to […] Continue reading -> New Technology Enables Philippines to Bring Tuberculosis Diagnosis Closer to People 25/03/2024 James Cruz A woman walks to an open tent and stands before a “camera” on a tripod, with a green curtain serving as her backdrop. “One, two, three…hold still…deep breath,” instructs the man in a black vest, speaking in Filipino, then presses the shutter. Within five minutes, the photo is ready. But this is no ordinary snapshot […] Continue reading -> WHO Says It Is Trying to Expedite Mpox Vaccination in DRC – But Faces Multiple Hurdles 24/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO officials said that they are trying to expedite delivery of mpox vaccines to outbreak-stricken DR Congo through talks with the world’s only two mpox vaccine manufacturers, as well as appeals for vaccine donations and negotiations with DRC officials. But speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, WHO’s Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director of Health […] Continue reading -> Challenging the Status Quo: Six Steps Towards Empowering Communities in Global Health 23/03/2024 Maayan Hoffman What actions and strategies are required for countries and communities to have more agency in their health? This is the topic of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters “Dialogues” podcast series, in which host Dr. Garry Aslanyan tries to “blow up some of the echo chambers that exist in global health.” In this […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Agreement Talks Stall as Delegates Disagree on Detail 22/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations for a pandemic agreement currently underway in Geneva have made little progress over the past four days, with member states still reading the current revised draft in plenary, and there is now talk of a further meeting in late April. Co-chairs of the process believe that the best way forward is for member states […] Continue reading -> Pharma Pivot on Pandemic Agreement: ‘Free Access’ to Pathogens in Exchange for ‘Binding Obligation’ on Equity 21/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pharmaceutical giants could support a formula whereby companies are guaranteed free and immediate access to pathogens with pandemic potential in exchange for binding equity agreements as part of a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement, says a leading industry figure. The statement by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers […] Continue reading -> Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire – As Battles Rage Around Three Gaza Hospitals 25/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday welcomed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and the assurance of humanitarian aid in Gaza, and the immediate release of all hostages. The resolution, which passed with a vote of 14 in favor and the United States abstaining, was the first resolution to […] Continue reading -> New Technology Enables Philippines to Bring Tuberculosis Diagnosis Closer to People 25/03/2024 James Cruz A woman walks to an open tent and stands before a “camera” on a tripod, with a green curtain serving as her backdrop. “One, two, three…hold still…deep breath,” instructs the man in a black vest, speaking in Filipino, then presses the shutter. Within five minutes, the photo is ready. But this is no ordinary snapshot […] Continue reading -> WHO Says It Is Trying to Expedite Mpox Vaccination in DRC – But Faces Multiple Hurdles 24/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO officials said that they are trying to expedite delivery of mpox vaccines to outbreak-stricken DR Congo through talks with the world’s only two mpox vaccine manufacturers, as well as appeals for vaccine donations and negotiations with DRC officials. But speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, WHO’s Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director of Health […] Continue reading -> Challenging the Status Quo: Six Steps Towards Empowering Communities in Global Health 23/03/2024 Maayan Hoffman What actions and strategies are required for countries and communities to have more agency in their health? This is the topic of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters “Dialogues” podcast series, in which host Dr. Garry Aslanyan tries to “blow up some of the echo chambers that exist in global health.” In this […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Agreement Talks Stall as Delegates Disagree on Detail 22/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations for a pandemic agreement currently underway in Geneva have made little progress over the past four days, with member states still reading the current revised draft in plenary, and there is now talk of a further meeting in late April. Co-chairs of the process believe that the best way forward is for member states […] Continue reading -> Pharma Pivot on Pandemic Agreement: ‘Free Access’ to Pathogens in Exchange for ‘Binding Obligation’ on Equity 21/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pharmaceutical giants could support a formula whereby companies are guaranteed free and immediate access to pathogens with pandemic potential in exchange for binding equity agreements as part of a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement, says a leading industry figure. The statement by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers […] Continue reading -> Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
New Technology Enables Philippines to Bring Tuberculosis Diagnosis Closer to People 25/03/2024 James Cruz A woman walks to an open tent and stands before a “camera” on a tripod, with a green curtain serving as her backdrop. “One, two, three…hold still…deep breath,” instructs the man in a black vest, speaking in Filipino, then presses the shutter. Within five minutes, the photo is ready. But this is no ordinary snapshot […] Continue reading -> WHO Says It Is Trying to Expedite Mpox Vaccination in DRC – But Faces Multiple Hurdles 24/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO officials said that they are trying to expedite delivery of mpox vaccines to outbreak-stricken DR Congo through talks with the world’s only two mpox vaccine manufacturers, as well as appeals for vaccine donations and negotiations with DRC officials. But speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, WHO’s Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director of Health […] Continue reading -> Challenging the Status Quo: Six Steps Towards Empowering Communities in Global Health 23/03/2024 Maayan Hoffman What actions and strategies are required for countries and communities to have more agency in their health? This is the topic of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters “Dialogues” podcast series, in which host Dr. Garry Aslanyan tries to “blow up some of the echo chambers that exist in global health.” In this […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Agreement Talks Stall as Delegates Disagree on Detail 22/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations for a pandemic agreement currently underway in Geneva have made little progress over the past four days, with member states still reading the current revised draft in plenary, and there is now talk of a further meeting in late April. Co-chairs of the process believe that the best way forward is for member states […] Continue reading -> Pharma Pivot on Pandemic Agreement: ‘Free Access’ to Pathogens in Exchange for ‘Binding Obligation’ on Equity 21/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pharmaceutical giants could support a formula whereby companies are guaranteed free and immediate access to pathogens with pandemic potential in exchange for binding equity agreements as part of a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement, says a leading industry figure. The statement by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers […] Continue reading -> Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Says It Is Trying to Expedite Mpox Vaccination in DRC – But Faces Multiple Hurdles 24/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO officials said that they are trying to expedite delivery of mpox vaccines to outbreak-stricken DR Congo through talks with the world’s only two mpox vaccine manufacturers, as well as appeals for vaccine donations and negotiations with DRC officials. But speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, WHO’s Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director of Health […] Continue reading -> Challenging the Status Quo: Six Steps Towards Empowering Communities in Global Health 23/03/2024 Maayan Hoffman What actions and strategies are required for countries and communities to have more agency in their health? This is the topic of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters “Dialogues” podcast series, in which host Dr. Garry Aslanyan tries to “blow up some of the echo chambers that exist in global health.” In this […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Agreement Talks Stall as Delegates Disagree on Detail 22/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations for a pandemic agreement currently underway in Geneva have made little progress over the past four days, with member states still reading the current revised draft in plenary, and there is now talk of a further meeting in late April. Co-chairs of the process believe that the best way forward is for member states […] Continue reading -> Pharma Pivot on Pandemic Agreement: ‘Free Access’ to Pathogens in Exchange for ‘Binding Obligation’ on Equity 21/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pharmaceutical giants could support a formula whereby companies are guaranteed free and immediate access to pathogens with pandemic potential in exchange for binding equity agreements as part of a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement, says a leading industry figure. The statement by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers […] Continue reading -> Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Challenging the Status Quo: Six Steps Towards Empowering Communities in Global Health 23/03/2024 Maayan Hoffman What actions and strategies are required for countries and communities to have more agency in their health? This is the topic of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters “Dialogues” podcast series, in which host Dr. Garry Aslanyan tries to “blow up some of the echo chambers that exist in global health.” In this […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Agreement Talks Stall as Delegates Disagree on Detail 22/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations for a pandemic agreement currently underway in Geneva have made little progress over the past four days, with member states still reading the current revised draft in plenary, and there is now talk of a further meeting in late April. Co-chairs of the process believe that the best way forward is for member states […] Continue reading -> Pharma Pivot on Pandemic Agreement: ‘Free Access’ to Pathogens in Exchange for ‘Binding Obligation’ on Equity 21/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pharmaceutical giants could support a formula whereby companies are guaranteed free and immediate access to pathogens with pandemic potential in exchange for binding equity agreements as part of a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement, says a leading industry figure. The statement by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers […] Continue reading -> Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Pandemic Agreement Talks Stall as Delegates Disagree on Detail 22/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Negotiations for a pandemic agreement currently underway in Geneva have made little progress over the past four days, with member states still reading the current revised draft in plenary, and there is now talk of a further meeting in late April. Co-chairs of the process believe that the best way forward is for member states […] Continue reading -> Pharma Pivot on Pandemic Agreement: ‘Free Access’ to Pathogens in Exchange for ‘Binding Obligation’ on Equity 21/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pharmaceutical giants could support a formula whereby companies are guaranteed free and immediate access to pathogens with pandemic potential in exchange for binding equity agreements as part of a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement, says a leading industry figure. The statement by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers […] Continue reading -> Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Pharma Pivot on Pandemic Agreement: ‘Free Access’ to Pathogens in Exchange for ‘Binding Obligation’ on Equity 21/03/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pharmaceutical giants could support a formula whereby companies are guaranteed free and immediate access to pathogens with pandemic potential in exchange for binding equity agreements as part of a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement, says a leading industry figure. The statement by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers […] Continue reading -> Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Fight Against TB Gets Boost From Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Financing 21/03/2024 Kerry Cullinan Tuberculosis has long been the neglected stepchild of global health – but new diagnostic tools and treatments, artificial intelligence (AI) and debt swaps to help countries meet their targets have come into play and are making a difference. “There is fresh momentum,” says Dr Jamie Tonsing, Senior TB advisor at the Global Fund, in a […] Continue reading -> Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned from Poland must Reaffirm TB as an EU Health Priority 21/03/2024 Krzysztof Herboczek & Joanna Ladomirska Over the last century, Europe – including Northern, Western, Southern and Central European countries – made remarkable progress in the near elimination of tuberculosis (TB) due to improved socio-economic conditions and advancements in research and development. However, a recent surge of TB in Europe, coupled with lack of structural preparedness within many European Union (EU) […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts