NCDA: Investing in Cost-effective NCD Policies Now, Could Save Lives and Money Later 04/09/2022 Maayan Hoffman Amber Huett-Garcia has struggled with obesity since she was in first grade. “Now in adulthood, despite reducing my BMI from 69 to 24 (245 lbs. lost), I still carry the expensive diagnosis of obesity,” she wrote in a recent blog for the Noncommunicable Disease Alliance (NCD Alliance). “I’ve used pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, mental health care […] Continue reading -> UN Approves High-Level Pandemic Summit 02/09/2022 John Heilprin The United Nations General Assembly voted to hold a summit of heads of state and other world leaders next year to find fair, long-lasting solutions for the global inequities and inadequate responses that the COVID-19 pandemic has all too painfully highlighted. Delegates to the 193-nation assembly overwhelmingly approved the resolution in a consensus vote on […] Continue reading -> Fraction of US Monkeypox Cases With No Recent MSM Contact Continues to Increase in Silent Spread to Other Communities 02/09/2022 Raisa Santos The fraction of monkeypox cases with no recent contact with men who have sex with men (MSM) continues to rise in the US – accounting for one-third of cases – suggesting a silent spread of the virus to other communities. Men with recent MSM contact accounted for 65.78% of cases as of 20 August, according […] Continue reading -> WHO Indefinitely Removes Regional Director Over Racism, Abuse Claims 02/09/2022 John Heilprin The World Health Organization says it has put its regional director for the Western Pacific Region “on leave” while it carries out an investigation into him. “The investigation is still ongoing,” the UN health agency said in a statement provided to Health Policy Watch. “WHO is not in a position to comment on matters pertaining […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> A Breakthrough Tuberculosis Treatment Just Got Safer 01/09/2022 Stefan Anderson Researchers have significantly strengthened the safety profile of a watershed treatment course for highly drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis — a heartening breakthrough set to change the lives of millions of MDR-TB patients around the world. The results of a randomized-controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine today showed the new oral TB […] Continue reading -> WHO Advises Condom Use as Monkeypox is Detected in Semen 01/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although it is not yet entirely clear whether monkeypox is sexually transmitted, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised those at risk to use condoms during sex as monkeypox DNA has now been detected in semen. “There have definitely been reports of the detection of the monkeypox virus DNA in semen,” Dr Rosamund Lewis, the […] Continue reading -> US Food and Drug Administration Approves Omicron-Targeting COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 31/08/2022 Raisa Santos The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two Omicron-targeting booster vaccines on Wednesday as it anticipates the potential rise of COVID-19 cases in its fall and spring. The boosters, one by Moderna and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech, are bivalent vaccines, or “updated boosters”, that are designed to protect against […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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. 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UN Approves High-Level Pandemic Summit 02/09/2022 John Heilprin The United Nations General Assembly voted to hold a summit of heads of state and other world leaders next year to find fair, long-lasting solutions for the global inequities and inadequate responses that the COVID-19 pandemic has all too painfully highlighted. Delegates to the 193-nation assembly overwhelmingly approved the resolution in a consensus vote on […] Continue reading -> Fraction of US Monkeypox Cases With No Recent MSM Contact Continues to Increase in Silent Spread to Other Communities 02/09/2022 Raisa Santos The fraction of monkeypox cases with no recent contact with men who have sex with men (MSM) continues to rise in the US – accounting for one-third of cases – suggesting a silent spread of the virus to other communities. Men with recent MSM contact accounted for 65.78% of cases as of 20 August, according […] Continue reading -> WHO Indefinitely Removes Regional Director Over Racism, Abuse Claims 02/09/2022 John Heilprin The World Health Organization says it has put its regional director for the Western Pacific Region “on leave” while it carries out an investigation into him. “The investigation is still ongoing,” the UN health agency said in a statement provided to Health Policy Watch. “WHO is not in a position to comment on matters pertaining […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> A Breakthrough Tuberculosis Treatment Just Got Safer 01/09/2022 Stefan Anderson Researchers have significantly strengthened the safety profile of a watershed treatment course for highly drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis — a heartening breakthrough set to change the lives of millions of MDR-TB patients around the world. The results of a randomized-controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine today showed the new oral TB […] Continue reading -> WHO Advises Condom Use as Monkeypox is Detected in Semen 01/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although it is not yet entirely clear whether monkeypox is sexually transmitted, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised those at risk to use condoms during sex as monkeypox DNA has now been detected in semen. “There have definitely been reports of the detection of the monkeypox virus DNA in semen,” Dr Rosamund Lewis, the […] Continue reading -> US Food and Drug Administration Approves Omicron-Targeting COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 31/08/2022 Raisa Santos The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two Omicron-targeting booster vaccines on Wednesday as it anticipates the potential rise of COVID-19 cases in its fall and spring. The boosters, one by Moderna and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech, are bivalent vaccines, or “updated boosters”, that are designed to protect against […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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.
Fraction of US Monkeypox Cases With No Recent MSM Contact Continues to Increase in Silent Spread to Other Communities 02/09/2022 Raisa Santos The fraction of monkeypox cases with no recent contact with men who have sex with men (MSM) continues to rise in the US – accounting for one-third of cases – suggesting a silent spread of the virus to other communities. Men with recent MSM contact accounted for 65.78% of cases as of 20 August, according […] Continue reading -> WHO Indefinitely Removes Regional Director Over Racism, Abuse Claims 02/09/2022 John Heilprin The World Health Organization says it has put its regional director for the Western Pacific Region “on leave” while it carries out an investigation into him. “The investigation is still ongoing,” the UN health agency said in a statement provided to Health Policy Watch. “WHO is not in a position to comment on matters pertaining […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> A Breakthrough Tuberculosis Treatment Just Got Safer 01/09/2022 Stefan Anderson Researchers have significantly strengthened the safety profile of a watershed treatment course for highly drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis — a heartening breakthrough set to change the lives of millions of MDR-TB patients around the world. The results of a randomized-controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine today showed the new oral TB […] Continue reading -> WHO Advises Condom Use as Monkeypox is Detected in Semen 01/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although it is not yet entirely clear whether monkeypox is sexually transmitted, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised those at risk to use condoms during sex as monkeypox DNA has now been detected in semen. “There have definitely been reports of the detection of the monkeypox virus DNA in semen,” Dr Rosamund Lewis, the […] Continue reading -> US Food and Drug Administration Approves Omicron-Targeting COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 31/08/2022 Raisa Santos The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two Omicron-targeting booster vaccines on Wednesday as it anticipates the potential rise of COVID-19 cases in its fall and spring. The boosters, one by Moderna and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech, are bivalent vaccines, or “updated boosters”, that are designed to protect against […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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.
WHO Indefinitely Removes Regional Director Over Racism, Abuse Claims 02/09/2022 John Heilprin The World Health Organization says it has put its regional director for the Western Pacific Region “on leave” while it carries out an investigation into him. “The investigation is still ongoing,” the UN health agency said in a statement provided to Health Policy Watch. “WHO is not in a position to comment on matters pertaining […] Continue reading -> Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> A Breakthrough Tuberculosis Treatment Just Got Safer 01/09/2022 Stefan Anderson Researchers have significantly strengthened the safety profile of a watershed treatment course for highly drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis — a heartening breakthrough set to change the lives of millions of MDR-TB patients around the world. The results of a randomized-controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine today showed the new oral TB […] Continue reading -> WHO Advises Condom Use as Monkeypox is Detected in Semen 01/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although it is not yet entirely clear whether monkeypox is sexually transmitted, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised those at risk to use condoms during sex as monkeypox DNA has now been detected in semen. “There have definitely been reports of the detection of the monkeypox virus DNA in semen,” Dr Rosamund Lewis, the […] Continue reading -> US Food and Drug Administration Approves Omicron-Targeting COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 31/08/2022 Raisa Santos The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two Omicron-targeting booster vaccines on Wednesday as it anticipates the potential rise of COVID-19 cases in its fall and spring. The boosters, one by Moderna and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech, are bivalent vaccines, or “updated boosters”, that are designed to protect against […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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.
Using Urban Design to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Diets in the WHO European Region 01/09/2022 Raisa Santos From playful elements in street architecture in Cork, Ireland, to teaching children how to grow vegetables in Lisbon, Portugal, cities across Europe are using urban design and health interventions to promote the well-being of their populations. Europe has a unique opportunity to make city life healthier since it has relatively few mega cities; more than […] Continue reading -> A Breakthrough Tuberculosis Treatment Just Got Safer 01/09/2022 Stefan Anderson Researchers have significantly strengthened the safety profile of a watershed treatment course for highly drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis — a heartening breakthrough set to change the lives of millions of MDR-TB patients around the world. The results of a randomized-controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine today showed the new oral TB […] Continue reading -> WHO Advises Condom Use as Monkeypox is Detected in Semen 01/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although it is not yet entirely clear whether monkeypox is sexually transmitted, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised those at risk to use condoms during sex as monkeypox DNA has now been detected in semen. “There have definitely been reports of the detection of the monkeypox virus DNA in semen,” Dr Rosamund Lewis, the […] Continue reading -> US Food and Drug Administration Approves Omicron-Targeting COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 31/08/2022 Raisa Santos The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two Omicron-targeting booster vaccines on Wednesday as it anticipates the potential rise of COVID-19 cases in its fall and spring. The boosters, one by Moderna and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech, are bivalent vaccines, or “updated boosters”, that are designed to protect against […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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.
A Breakthrough Tuberculosis Treatment Just Got Safer 01/09/2022 Stefan Anderson Researchers have significantly strengthened the safety profile of a watershed treatment course for highly drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis — a heartening breakthrough set to change the lives of millions of MDR-TB patients around the world. The results of a randomized-controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine today showed the new oral TB […] Continue reading -> WHO Advises Condom Use as Monkeypox is Detected in Semen 01/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although it is not yet entirely clear whether monkeypox is sexually transmitted, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised those at risk to use condoms during sex as monkeypox DNA has now been detected in semen. “There have definitely been reports of the detection of the monkeypox virus DNA in semen,” Dr Rosamund Lewis, the […] Continue reading -> US Food and Drug Administration Approves Omicron-Targeting COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 31/08/2022 Raisa Santos The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two Omicron-targeting booster vaccines on Wednesday as it anticipates the potential rise of COVID-19 cases in its fall and spring. The boosters, one by Moderna and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech, are bivalent vaccines, or “updated boosters”, that are designed to protect against […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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.
WHO Advises Condom Use as Monkeypox is Detected in Semen 01/09/2022 Kerry Cullinan Although it is not yet entirely clear whether monkeypox is sexually transmitted, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised those at risk to use condoms during sex as monkeypox DNA has now been detected in semen. “There have definitely been reports of the detection of the monkeypox virus DNA in semen,” Dr Rosamund Lewis, the […] Continue reading -> US Food and Drug Administration Approves Omicron-Targeting COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 31/08/2022 Raisa Santos The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two Omicron-targeting booster vaccines on Wednesday as it anticipates the potential rise of COVID-19 cases in its fall and spring. The boosters, one by Moderna and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech, are bivalent vaccines, or “updated boosters”, that are designed to protect against […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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.
US Food and Drug Administration Approves Omicron-Targeting COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 31/08/2022 Raisa Santos The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to two Omicron-targeting booster vaccines on Wednesday as it anticipates the potential rise of COVID-19 cases in its fall and spring. The boosters, one by Moderna and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech, are bivalent vaccines, or “updated boosters”, that are designed to protect against […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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.
Climate Crisis and Poor Government Planning Are Blamed for Pakistan Floods 31/08/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry MAHANDRI, Pakistan – The village of Mahandri was once a scenic stopover for tourists visiting the valley of Kaghan in Pakistan’s northernmost province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but recent flash floods have destroyed most of its infrastructure. The monsoon floods have killed about 14 people, washed away five restaurants, all 30 shops in the local market […] Continue reading -> Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] 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
Searching for ‘Pathogen X’ That Will Drive the Next Pandemic 30/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Drug-resistant bacteria, influenza, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever – all have the potential to be the ‘pathogen X’ that could drive the next pandemic, according to scientists sharing notes at a two-day meeting convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) R&D Blueprint. Dr Ana Maria Restrepo, WHO head of research and development, said that while predicting the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts