Colombia’s Bid for Compulsory License for HIV Drug May Set Precedent in Region 05/10/2023 Sanika Santhosh Colombia’s Minister of Health has asked the country’s patent office to issue a compulsory licence for an antiretroviral drug, dolutegravir, which is still protected by a patent issued to ViiV Healthcare. Minister of Health and Social Protection Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo issued a Declaration of Public Interest on Wednesday indicating that he was taking this step […] Continue reading -> Mauritius Supreme Court Throws Out Colonial Anti-Gay Law 05/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The Mauritius Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a colonial-era law criminalising consensual sexual relations between men is “unconstitutional” and should be struck from the country’s criminal code with immediate effect. According to Section 250 of the Mauritian Criminal Code, men convicted of same-sex relations could be jailed for a maximum of five years. The […] Continue reading -> PEPFAR Limps into Uncertain Future after Failure of US Congress to Authorise Five-Year Plan 04/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The failure of the US Congress to reauthorise a five-year budget for the world’s largest aid programme for global health, the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), by its 30 September deadline doesn’t mean that it will automatically end – but without broad bipartisan support, it limps into an uncertain future. “In the […] Continue reading -> Libya’s Flood and Sudan’s Conflict Are Latest Challenges for Crisis-riven EMRO Region 04/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean region (EMRO) is struggling to address “an unprecedented number of health emergencies” driven by state fragility and conflict, climate-change-related extreme weather events, mass displacement and economic disparities”, regional director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari told a media briefing on Wednesday. The most pressing immediate problems involve assisting Libya after its […] Continue reading -> Photo Finish Likely for IHR Negotiations, While New Pandemic Accord Draft Expected in Weeks 03/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan It’s likely to be a mad sprint to submit amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) by the World Health Assembly (WHA) next May, according to the working group overseeing this process, which is meeting for the fifth time this week. Meanwhile, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) is expected to release a new draft of the pandemic […] Continue reading -> Second Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Approval – 100 Million Doses Ready for Rollout 02/10/2023 Paul Adepoju The WHO has officially recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, the R21/Matrix-M, co-developed by researchers at Oxford University and the Serum Institute of India. Global rollout could greatly improve access to immnization against a disease that kills over 600,000 people a year, 96% in Africa. But experts stress that vaccines can complement — but […] Continue reading -> WHO Rushes Aid to Armenia as Refugees Flood in From Nagorno-Karabakh 02/10/2023 Editorial team WHO said it is racing emergency health supplies to Armenia, struggling to cope with over 100,000 refugees who have poured over the border from the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh over the past 10 days. The enclave, controlled by an ethnic Armenian separatist group since 1994, was retaken by Azerbaijan in a lightning-style military campaign […] Continue reading -> German Ministers Call For Investment in Pandemic Prevention, Suggest Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Pay for Healthcare 01/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan German Ministers urge more investment in the Pandemic Fund and universal health coverage at a high-level pandemic preparedness meeting Even if vaccines and medicines are developed at record speed to address the next ominous global pathogen, they cannot prevent a pandemic without strong health systems to deliver them, stressed politicians and health leaders at a […] Continue reading -> Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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.
Mauritius Supreme Court Throws Out Colonial Anti-Gay Law 05/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The Mauritius Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a colonial-era law criminalising consensual sexual relations between men is “unconstitutional” and should be struck from the country’s criminal code with immediate effect. According to Section 250 of the Mauritian Criminal Code, men convicted of same-sex relations could be jailed for a maximum of five years. The […] Continue reading -> PEPFAR Limps into Uncertain Future after Failure of US Congress to Authorise Five-Year Plan 04/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The failure of the US Congress to reauthorise a five-year budget for the world’s largest aid programme for global health, the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), by its 30 September deadline doesn’t mean that it will automatically end – but without broad bipartisan support, it limps into an uncertain future. “In the […] Continue reading -> Libya’s Flood and Sudan’s Conflict Are Latest Challenges for Crisis-riven EMRO Region 04/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean region (EMRO) is struggling to address “an unprecedented number of health emergencies” driven by state fragility and conflict, climate-change-related extreme weather events, mass displacement and economic disparities”, regional director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari told a media briefing on Wednesday. The most pressing immediate problems involve assisting Libya after its […] Continue reading -> Photo Finish Likely for IHR Negotiations, While New Pandemic Accord Draft Expected in Weeks 03/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan It’s likely to be a mad sprint to submit amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) by the World Health Assembly (WHA) next May, according to the working group overseeing this process, which is meeting for the fifth time this week. Meanwhile, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) is expected to release a new draft of the pandemic […] Continue reading -> Second Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Approval – 100 Million Doses Ready for Rollout 02/10/2023 Paul Adepoju The WHO has officially recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, the R21/Matrix-M, co-developed by researchers at Oxford University and the Serum Institute of India. Global rollout could greatly improve access to immnization against a disease that kills over 600,000 people a year, 96% in Africa. But experts stress that vaccines can complement — but […] Continue reading -> WHO Rushes Aid to Armenia as Refugees Flood in From Nagorno-Karabakh 02/10/2023 Editorial team WHO said it is racing emergency health supplies to Armenia, struggling to cope with over 100,000 refugees who have poured over the border from the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh over the past 10 days. The enclave, controlled by an ethnic Armenian separatist group since 1994, was retaken by Azerbaijan in a lightning-style military campaign […] Continue reading -> German Ministers Call For Investment in Pandemic Prevention, Suggest Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Pay for Healthcare 01/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan German Ministers urge more investment in the Pandemic Fund and universal health coverage at a high-level pandemic preparedness meeting Even if vaccines and medicines are developed at record speed to address the next ominous global pathogen, they cannot prevent a pandemic without strong health systems to deliver them, stressed politicians and health leaders at a […] Continue reading -> Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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.
PEPFAR Limps into Uncertain Future after Failure of US Congress to Authorise Five-Year Plan 04/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The failure of the US Congress to reauthorise a five-year budget for the world’s largest aid programme for global health, the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), by its 30 September deadline doesn’t mean that it will automatically end – but without broad bipartisan support, it limps into an uncertain future. “In the […] Continue reading -> Libya’s Flood and Sudan’s Conflict Are Latest Challenges for Crisis-riven EMRO Region 04/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean region (EMRO) is struggling to address “an unprecedented number of health emergencies” driven by state fragility and conflict, climate-change-related extreme weather events, mass displacement and economic disparities”, regional director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari told a media briefing on Wednesday. The most pressing immediate problems involve assisting Libya after its […] Continue reading -> Photo Finish Likely for IHR Negotiations, While New Pandemic Accord Draft Expected in Weeks 03/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan It’s likely to be a mad sprint to submit amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) by the World Health Assembly (WHA) next May, according to the working group overseeing this process, which is meeting for the fifth time this week. Meanwhile, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) is expected to release a new draft of the pandemic […] Continue reading -> Second Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Approval – 100 Million Doses Ready for Rollout 02/10/2023 Paul Adepoju The WHO has officially recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, the R21/Matrix-M, co-developed by researchers at Oxford University and the Serum Institute of India. Global rollout could greatly improve access to immnization against a disease that kills over 600,000 people a year, 96% in Africa. But experts stress that vaccines can complement — but […] Continue reading -> WHO Rushes Aid to Armenia as Refugees Flood in From Nagorno-Karabakh 02/10/2023 Editorial team WHO said it is racing emergency health supplies to Armenia, struggling to cope with over 100,000 refugees who have poured over the border from the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh over the past 10 days. The enclave, controlled by an ethnic Armenian separatist group since 1994, was retaken by Azerbaijan in a lightning-style military campaign […] Continue reading -> German Ministers Call For Investment in Pandemic Prevention, Suggest Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Pay for Healthcare 01/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan German Ministers urge more investment in the Pandemic Fund and universal health coverage at a high-level pandemic preparedness meeting Even if vaccines and medicines are developed at record speed to address the next ominous global pathogen, they cannot prevent a pandemic without strong health systems to deliver them, stressed politicians and health leaders at a […] Continue reading -> Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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.
Libya’s Flood and Sudan’s Conflict Are Latest Challenges for Crisis-riven EMRO Region 04/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean region (EMRO) is struggling to address “an unprecedented number of health emergencies” driven by state fragility and conflict, climate-change-related extreme weather events, mass displacement and economic disparities”, regional director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari told a media briefing on Wednesday. The most pressing immediate problems involve assisting Libya after its […] Continue reading -> Photo Finish Likely for IHR Negotiations, While New Pandemic Accord Draft Expected in Weeks 03/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan It’s likely to be a mad sprint to submit amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) by the World Health Assembly (WHA) next May, according to the working group overseeing this process, which is meeting for the fifth time this week. Meanwhile, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) is expected to release a new draft of the pandemic […] Continue reading -> Second Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Approval – 100 Million Doses Ready for Rollout 02/10/2023 Paul Adepoju The WHO has officially recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, the R21/Matrix-M, co-developed by researchers at Oxford University and the Serum Institute of India. Global rollout could greatly improve access to immnization against a disease that kills over 600,000 people a year, 96% in Africa. But experts stress that vaccines can complement — but […] Continue reading -> WHO Rushes Aid to Armenia as Refugees Flood in From Nagorno-Karabakh 02/10/2023 Editorial team WHO said it is racing emergency health supplies to Armenia, struggling to cope with over 100,000 refugees who have poured over the border from the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh over the past 10 days. The enclave, controlled by an ethnic Armenian separatist group since 1994, was retaken by Azerbaijan in a lightning-style military campaign […] Continue reading -> German Ministers Call For Investment in Pandemic Prevention, Suggest Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Pay for Healthcare 01/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan German Ministers urge more investment in the Pandemic Fund and universal health coverage at a high-level pandemic preparedness meeting Even if vaccines and medicines are developed at record speed to address the next ominous global pathogen, they cannot prevent a pandemic without strong health systems to deliver them, stressed politicians and health leaders at a […] Continue reading -> Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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.
Photo Finish Likely for IHR Negotiations, While New Pandemic Accord Draft Expected in Weeks 03/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan It’s likely to be a mad sprint to submit amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) by the World Health Assembly (WHA) next May, according to the working group overseeing this process, which is meeting for the fifth time this week. Meanwhile, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) is expected to release a new draft of the pandemic […] Continue reading -> Second Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Approval – 100 Million Doses Ready for Rollout 02/10/2023 Paul Adepoju The WHO has officially recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, the R21/Matrix-M, co-developed by researchers at Oxford University and the Serum Institute of India. Global rollout could greatly improve access to immnization against a disease that kills over 600,000 people a year, 96% in Africa. But experts stress that vaccines can complement — but […] Continue reading -> WHO Rushes Aid to Armenia as Refugees Flood in From Nagorno-Karabakh 02/10/2023 Editorial team WHO said it is racing emergency health supplies to Armenia, struggling to cope with over 100,000 refugees who have poured over the border from the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh over the past 10 days. The enclave, controlled by an ethnic Armenian separatist group since 1994, was retaken by Azerbaijan in a lightning-style military campaign […] Continue reading -> German Ministers Call For Investment in Pandemic Prevention, Suggest Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Pay for Healthcare 01/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan German Ministers urge more investment in the Pandemic Fund and universal health coverage at a high-level pandemic preparedness meeting Even if vaccines and medicines are developed at record speed to address the next ominous global pathogen, they cannot prevent a pandemic without strong health systems to deliver them, stressed politicians and health leaders at a […] Continue reading -> Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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.
Second Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Approval – 100 Million Doses Ready for Rollout 02/10/2023 Paul Adepoju The WHO has officially recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, the R21/Matrix-M, co-developed by researchers at Oxford University and the Serum Institute of India. Global rollout could greatly improve access to immnization against a disease that kills over 600,000 people a year, 96% in Africa. But experts stress that vaccines can complement — but […] Continue reading -> WHO Rushes Aid to Armenia as Refugees Flood in From Nagorno-Karabakh 02/10/2023 Editorial team WHO said it is racing emergency health supplies to Armenia, struggling to cope with over 100,000 refugees who have poured over the border from the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh over the past 10 days. The enclave, controlled by an ethnic Armenian separatist group since 1994, was retaken by Azerbaijan in a lightning-style military campaign […] Continue reading -> German Ministers Call For Investment in Pandemic Prevention, Suggest Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Pay for Healthcare 01/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan German Ministers urge more investment in the Pandemic Fund and universal health coverage at a high-level pandemic preparedness meeting Even if vaccines and medicines are developed at record speed to address the next ominous global pathogen, they cannot prevent a pandemic without strong health systems to deliver them, stressed politicians and health leaders at a […] Continue reading -> Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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 Rushes Aid to Armenia as Refugees Flood in From Nagorno-Karabakh 02/10/2023 Editorial team WHO said it is racing emergency health supplies to Armenia, struggling to cope with over 100,000 refugees who have poured over the border from the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh over the past 10 days. The enclave, controlled by an ethnic Armenian separatist group since 1994, was retaken by Azerbaijan in a lightning-style military campaign […] Continue reading -> German Ministers Call For Investment in Pandemic Prevention, Suggest Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Pay for Healthcare 01/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan German Ministers urge more investment in the Pandemic Fund and universal health coverage at a high-level pandemic preparedness meeting Even if vaccines and medicines are developed at record speed to address the next ominous global pathogen, they cannot prevent a pandemic without strong health systems to deliver them, stressed politicians and health leaders at a […] Continue reading -> Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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.
German Ministers Call For Investment in Pandemic Prevention, Suggest Cutting Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Pay for Healthcare 01/10/2023 Kerry Cullinan German Ministers urge more investment in the Pandemic Fund and universal health coverage at a high-level pandemic preparedness meeting Even if vaccines and medicines are developed at record speed to address the next ominous global pathogen, they cannot prevent a pandemic without strong health systems to deliver them, stressed politicians and health leaders at a […] Continue reading -> Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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.
Belgium to Put Health Workforce Crisis on EU Presidency Agenda for First Time in a Decade 29/09/2023 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Belgium, which takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2024, plans to make the healthcare workforce crisis a central item on its agenda, the first time the issue will be prioritized at the highest level of EU policymaking in over a decade. “We are actively […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] 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
Nigeria’s New Health Minister Turned Down Top Gavi Position to Make a Difference At Home 29/09/2023 Paul Adepoju After working in prestigious international positions, Nigeria’s new health minister has returned to rebuild the health system of Africa’s most populous country. Excitement turned to disappointment in the global health sector when Dr Muhammad Ali Pate was announced as CEO-designate of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, then withdrew six weeks before assuming the position. Pate […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts