Trump, Musk Tell USAID: ‘Time to Die’ 03/02/2025 Stefan Anderson The richest man in the world and the President of the United States sent a message over the weekend to USAID, the world’s largest provider of humanitarian assistance depended on for survival by millions of the world’s poorest people: “Time to die.” Two weeks into Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, the Washington headquarters […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> Brain Health is a Challenge That Needs Global Collaboration 23/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS, Switzerland – While the United States decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization has thrown the world of global health into turmoil, former US Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy remains hopeful that a “more thoughtful” conversation can be held with the new US Administration of President Donald Trump once the political dust has settled. […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis is ‘Catastrophic’ for Global Health, WHO Chief Tells ICJ 13/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Climate change poses an immediate and catastrophic threat to human health worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief warned the UN’s highest court on Friday as it considers a landmark case that could establish fresh legal obligations for nations to cut emissions and pay for climate damages. WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus testified to […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Derailed as Fossil Fuel Nations Block Production Limits 03/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Negotiations to produce a legally binding treaty to curb the global explosion of plastic pollution fell short on Sunday as efforts to limit the production of fossil fuel-based plastics supported by over 100 countries, including the European Union, met fierce opposition from oil-producing nations. A coalition of oil and gas producers led by Saudi Arabia […] Continue reading -> Breaking Barriers: How Young People Are Shaping Global Health Policy 27/11/2024 Maayan Hoffman With half of the global population now under the age of 30, the question of how to involve younger adults in global health decision-making is becoming increasingly urgent. In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies […] Continue reading -> Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> Brain Health is a Challenge That Needs Global Collaboration 23/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS, Switzerland – While the United States decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization has thrown the world of global health into turmoil, former US Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy remains hopeful that a “more thoughtful” conversation can be held with the new US Administration of President Donald Trump once the political dust has settled. […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis is ‘Catastrophic’ for Global Health, WHO Chief Tells ICJ 13/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Climate change poses an immediate and catastrophic threat to human health worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief warned the UN’s highest court on Friday as it considers a landmark case that could establish fresh legal obligations for nations to cut emissions and pay for climate damages. WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus testified to […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Derailed as Fossil Fuel Nations Block Production Limits 03/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Negotiations to produce a legally binding treaty to curb the global explosion of plastic pollution fell short on Sunday as efforts to limit the production of fossil fuel-based plastics supported by over 100 countries, including the European Union, met fierce opposition from oil-producing nations. A coalition of oil and gas producers led by Saudi Arabia […] Continue reading -> Breaking Barriers: How Young People Are Shaping Global Health Policy 27/11/2024 Maayan Hoffman With half of the global population now under the age of 30, the question of how to involve younger adults in global health decision-making is becoming increasingly urgent. In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies […] Continue reading -> Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Brain Health is a Challenge That Needs Global Collaboration 23/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS, Switzerland – While the United States decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization has thrown the world of global health into turmoil, former US Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy remains hopeful that a “more thoughtful” conversation can be held with the new US Administration of President Donald Trump once the political dust has settled. […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis is ‘Catastrophic’ for Global Health, WHO Chief Tells ICJ 13/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Climate change poses an immediate and catastrophic threat to human health worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief warned the UN’s highest court on Friday as it considers a landmark case that could establish fresh legal obligations for nations to cut emissions and pay for climate damages. WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus testified to […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Derailed as Fossil Fuel Nations Block Production Limits 03/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Negotiations to produce a legally binding treaty to curb the global explosion of plastic pollution fell short on Sunday as efforts to limit the production of fossil fuel-based plastics supported by over 100 countries, including the European Union, met fierce opposition from oil-producing nations. A coalition of oil and gas producers led by Saudi Arabia […] Continue reading -> Breaking Barriers: How Young People Are Shaping Global Health Policy 27/11/2024 Maayan Hoffman With half of the global population now under the age of 30, the question of how to involve younger adults in global health decision-making is becoming increasingly urgent. In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies […] Continue reading -> Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Climate Crisis is ‘Catastrophic’ for Global Health, WHO Chief Tells ICJ 13/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Climate change poses an immediate and catastrophic threat to human health worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief warned the UN’s highest court on Friday as it considers a landmark case that could establish fresh legal obligations for nations to cut emissions and pay for climate damages. WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus testified to […] Continue reading -> Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Derailed as Fossil Fuel Nations Block Production Limits 03/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Negotiations to produce a legally binding treaty to curb the global explosion of plastic pollution fell short on Sunday as efforts to limit the production of fossil fuel-based plastics supported by over 100 countries, including the European Union, met fierce opposition from oil-producing nations. A coalition of oil and gas producers led by Saudi Arabia […] Continue reading -> Breaking Barriers: How Young People Are Shaping Global Health Policy 27/11/2024 Maayan Hoffman With half of the global population now under the age of 30, the question of how to involve younger adults in global health decision-making is becoming increasingly urgent. In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies […] Continue reading -> Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Public Health Spending in Low Income Countries Stagnates – Out of Pocket Costs Soar 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After an early surge of spending during the COVID pandemic, public health layouts by countries at all income levels declined in 2022, on average, as compared to 2021. Meanwhile, there was a 60% increase overall in per-capita health expenditures between 2000 and 2022 – but in low income countries this was largely driven by a […] Continue reading -> ‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Derailed as Fossil Fuel Nations Block Production Limits 03/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Negotiations to produce a legally binding treaty to curb the global explosion of plastic pollution fell short on Sunday as efforts to limit the production of fossil fuel-based plastics supported by over 100 countries, including the European Union, met fierce opposition from oil-producing nations. A coalition of oil and gas producers led by Saudi Arabia […] Continue reading -> Breaking Barriers: How Young People Are Shaping Global Health Policy 27/11/2024 Maayan Hoffman With half of the global population now under the age of 30, the question of how to involve younger adults in global health decision-making is becoming increasingly urgent. In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies […] Continue reading -> Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
‘Give Them Some Space’: WHO Director General on Trump Nomination of RFK Jr as US Health Secretary 11/12/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus urged a ‘wait and see’ attitude Tuesday in his first public comments on US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services – despite a flurry of fresh criticism by 77 Nobel Laureates over the controversial appointment. “It’s a transition […] Continue reading -> UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Derailed as Fossil Fuel Nations Block Production Limits 03/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Negotiations to produce a legally binding treaty to curb the global explosion of plastic pollution fell short on Sunday as efforts to limit the production of fossil fuel-based plastics supported by over 100 countries, including the European Union, met fierce opposition from oil-producing nations. A coalition of oil and gas producers led by Saudi Arabia […] Continue reading -> Breaking Barriers: How Young People Are Shaping Global Health Policy 27/11/2024 Maayan Hoffman With half of the global population now under the age of 30, the question of how to involve younger adults in global health decision-making is becoming increasingly urgent. In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies […] Continue reading -> Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Derailed as Fossil Fuel Nations Block Production Limits 03/12/2024 Stefan Anderson Negotiations to produce a legally binding treaty to curb the global explosion of plastic pollution fell short on Sunday as efforts to limit the production of fossil fuel-based plastics supported by over 100 countries, including the European Union, met fierce opposition from oil-producing nations. A coalition of oil and gas producers led by Saudi Arabia […] Continue reading -> Breaking Barriers: How Young People Are Shaping Global Health Policy 27/11/2024 Maayan Hoffman With half of the global population now under the age of 30, the question of how to involve younger adults in global health decision-making is becoming increasingly urgent. In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies […] Continue reading -> Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Breaking Barriers: How Young People Are Shaping Global Health Policy 27/11/2024 Maayan Hoffman With half of the global population now under the age of 30, the question of how to involve younger adults in global health decision-making is becoming increasingly urgent. In the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, Dr. Garry Aslanyan invites three young leaders to discuss the role of youth in shaping health-related policies […] Continue reading -> Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage in Asia-Pacific and Beyond with Self-Care Strategies 25/11/2024 Judy Stenmark Last week, stakeholders gathered in Bangkok for the first-ever Regional Congress on Self-Care in the Asia-Pacific to discuss the importance of interventions and policies within the region. Throughout the proceedings, it was gratifying to see how increasing awareness and support for self-care is resonating regionally – as well as at national and global levels. WHO […] Continue reading -> ‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
‘Betrayal’: Climate Finance Battle Ends in Defeat at COP29 25/11/2024 Stefan Anderson Baku’s Olympic stadium was always an unlikely arena for the world to strike a landmark climate agreement. As the world’s first oil town, the Azerbaijani capital’s history is steeped in the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Its port launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first oil tanker, and Azerbaijan’s name, derived from ‘Azar,’ […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts