Europeans’ Declining Health Boosts Support for Far-Right, Warns Think Tank 25/09/2024 Stefan Anderson BAD HOFGASTEIN, Austria — Declining health is driving more citizens to support far-right, populist parties and reducing overall participation in the democratic process, according to a new review of studies from a World Health Organization-backed (WHO) think tank. The report, released Wednesday by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, analyzed 97 studies at […] Continue reading -> Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] Continue reading -> European CDC Chief Announces Partnership with Japan 25/09/2024 Stefan Anderson The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will sign an official memorandum of understanding with its Japanese counterpart next month, the director of Europe’s largest public health agency announced Wednesday. “Next month I will sign a cooperation agreement with the Japanese Center for Disease Control,” said Pamela Rendi-Wagner, who took over the agency […] Continue reading -> Investing in 24 Cents per Patient Annually in Digital Health Could Save 2 Million Lives 24/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Investing in as little as $0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions – telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots – could significantly lower the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (UTI). These interventions could avert 2 million deaths and 7 […] Continue reading -> Can ‘Pact for the Future’ Really Help Reinvigorate UN’s Sustainable Development Pathway? 24/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman Over 130 United Nations member states convened in New York City Sunday and Monday for a long-anticipated Summit of the Future that aimed to press the “reset button” on stalled global development goals and polarized geopolitical debate. The event, held just ahead of the annual debate in the U.N. General Assembly, kicked off with the […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Can Africa Lead in Early Detection and Prevention of Dementia? 11/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI, Kenya – Dementia is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern across the globe, with projections estimating 150 million people will be affected by 2050. “Dementia is a health, financial and social problem of almost unimaginable proportions,” said George Vradenburg, founding chairman of the board of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). “It may prove […] Continue reading -> Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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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Searching for Creative Solutions Amid Dwindling Health Financing 25/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan Financing for public health is dwindling in many countries, sapped by COVID-related economic difficulties, debt repayment and “poly crises” such as climate and conflict. “In the current economic conditions, the only way [some countries can spend more on health] when their overall government spending is going down, is to give more priority to health in […] Continue reading -> European CDC Chief Announces Partnership with Japan 25/09/2024 Stefan Anderson The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will sign an official memorandum of understanding with its Japanese counterpart next month, the director of Europe’s largest public health agency announced Wednesday. “Next month I will sign a cooperation agreement with the Japanese Center for Disease Control,” said Pamela Rendi-Wagner, who took over the agency […] Continue reading -> Investing in 24 Cents per Patient Annually in Digital Health Could Save 2 Million Lives 24/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Investing in as little as $0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions – telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots – could significantly lower the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (UTI). These interventions could avert 2 million deaths and 7 […] Continue reading -> Can ‘Pact for the Future’ Really Help Reinvigorate UN’s Sustainable Development Pathway? 24/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman Over 130 United Nations member states convened in New York City Sunday and Monday for a long-anticipated Summit of the Future that aimed to press the “reset button” on stalled global development goals and polarized geopolitical debate. The event, held just ahead of the annual debate in the U.N. General Assembly, kicked off with the […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Can Africa Lead in Early Detection and Prevention of Dementia? 11/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI, Kenya – Dementia is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern across the globe, with projections estimating 150 million people will be affected by 2050. “Dementia is a health, financial and social problem of almost unimaginable proportions,” said George Vradenburg, founding chairman of the board of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). “It may prove […] Continue reading -> Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
European CDC Chief Announces Partnership with Japan 25/09/2024 Stefan Anderson The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will sign an official memorandum of understanding with its Japanese counterpart next month, the director of Europe’s largest public health agency announced Wednesday. “Next month I will sign a cooperation agreement with the Japanese Center for Disease Control,” said Pamela Rendi-Wagner, who took over the agency […] Continue reading -> Investing in 24 Cents per Patient Annually in Digital Health Could Save 2 Million Lives 24/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Investing in as little as $0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions – telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots – could significantly lower the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (UTI). These interventions could avert 2 million deaths and 7 […] Continue reading -> Can ‘Pact for the Future’ Really Help Reinvigorate UN’s Sustainable Development Pathway? 24/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman Over 130 United Nations member states convened in New York City Sunday and Monday for a long-anticipated Summit of the Future that aimed to press the “reset button” on stalled global development goals and polarized geopolitical debate. The event, held just ahead of the annual debate in the U.N. General Assembly, kicked off with the […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Can Africa Lead in Early Detection and Prevention of Dementia? 11/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI, Kenya – Dementia is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern across the globe, with projections estimating 150 million people will be affected by 2050. “Dementia is a health, financial and social problem of almost unimaginable proportions,” said George Vradenburg, founding chairman of the board of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). “It may prove […] Continue reading -> Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Investing in 24 Cents per Patient Annually in Digital Health Could Save 2 Million Lives 24/09/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Investing in as little as $0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions – telemedicine, mobile messaging, and chatbots – could significantly lower the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (UTI). These interventions could avert 2 million deaths and 7 […] Continue reading -> Can ‘Pact for the Future’ Really Help Reinvigorate UN’s Sustainable Development Pathway? 24/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman Over 130 United Nations member states convened in New York City Sunday and Monday for a long-anticipated Summit of the Future that aimed to press the “reset button” on stalled global development goals and polarized geopolitical debate. The event, held just ahead of the annual debate in the U.N. General Assembly, kicked off with the […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Can Africa Lead in Early Detection and Prevention of Dementia? 11/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI, Kenya – Dementia is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern across the globe, with projections estimating 150 million people will be affected by 2050. “Dementia is a health, financial and social problem of almost unimaginable proportions,” said George Vradenburg, founding chairman of the board of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). “It may prove […] Continue reading -> Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Can ‘Pact for the Future’ Really Help Reinvigorate UN’s Sustainable Development Pathway? 24/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman Over 130 United Nations member states convened in New York City Sunday and Monday for a long-anticipated Summit of the Future that aimed to press the “reset button” on stalled global development goals and polarized geopolitical debate. The event, held just ahead of the annual debate in the U.N. General Assembly, kicked off with the […] Continue reading -> AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Can Africa Lead in Early Detection and Prevention of Dementia? 11/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI, Kenya – Dementia is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern across the globe, with projections estimating 150 million people will be affected by 2050. “Dementia is a health, financial and social problem of almost unimaginable proportions,” said George Vradenburg, founding chairman of the board of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). “It may prove […] Continue reading -> Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
AI, Conflict Zones, and Crisis Care Take Center Stage at Geneva Cancer Congress 18/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman & Paul Adepoju Geneva, Switzerland—The 2024 World Cancer Congress opened Tuesday in Geneva, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Its convener said the congress underscores a global commitment to combating the growing burden of cancer. Hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the congress aims to foster collaboration amongst cancer and […] Continue reading -> Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Can Africa Lead in Early Detection and Prevention of Dementia? 11/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI, Kenya – Dementia is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern across the globe, with projections estimating 150 million people will be affected by 2050. “Dementia is a health, financial and social problem of almost unimaginable proportions,” said George Vradenburg, founding chairman of the board of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). “It may prove […] Continue reading -> Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Africa Can Harness Traditional and Digital Tools to Ensure Better Dementia Care and Treatment 13/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI – Africa can harness community care, traditional health, exercise and digital tools to treat dementia as its population ages, according to experts on the second day of Nature’s “Future of Dementia in Africa” conference,. The conference, the first of its kind in Africa, was presented in conjunction with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and Aga […] Continue reading -> Can Africa Lead in Early Detection and Prevention of Dementia? 11/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI, Kenya – Dementia is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern across the globe, with projections estimating 150 million people will be affected by 2050. “Dementia is a health, financial and social problem of almost unimaginable proportions,” said George Vradenburg, founding chairman of the board of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). “It may prove […] Continue reading -> Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Can Africa Lead in Early Detection and Prevention of Dementia? 11/09/2024 Maayan Hoffman NAIROBI, Kenya – Dementia is rapidly becoming a significant public health concern across the globe, with projections estimating 150 million people will be affected by 2050. “Dementia is a health, financial and social problem of almost unimaginable proportions,” said George Vradenburg, founding chairman of the board of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). “It may prove […] Continue reading -> Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Afghanistan’s Drug Users Face Violence, Stigma and Segregation 30/08/2024 Manija Mirzaie KABUL, Afghanistan — On Kabul’s eastern outskirts, far from the bustling city centre, lies what locals call “the camp of addicts.” The Avicenna Drug Treatment Center, a massive compound enclosed by towering concrete walls, looms over the Afghan capital. Within its gates, Afghans face forced rehabilitation in the Taliban’s escalating war on drug addiction, a […] Continue reading -> As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
As Mpox Outbreak Overshadows WHO Africa Conference, Tedros Promises Vaccine Decision ‘Within Weeks’ 26/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) will decide on whether to issue an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within three weeks after its manufacturer supplied the global body with all the required information last Friday, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the opening of the WHO Africa regional conference on Monday. The WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts