Clearing the Air: Clean Air Fund Calls for Philanthropic Boost as Air Quality Funding Plateaus 16/01/2024 Maayan Hoffman The Clean Air Fund (CAF) urged philanthropic funders to significantly increase their support for programs and services to enhance air quality with a new report published in time for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos. “It is vital to ramp up the scale and impact of air-quality funding from this sector,” the […] Continue reading -> No Time for Hot Air: the Climate and Health Intersection is Gendered 22/12/2023 Shabnum Sarfraz In early December, I was one of the nearly 100,000 delegates at COP28, the biggest climate conference ever held. As a senior health professional and campaigner for gender equity in health, I was pleased to see the adoption of the first ever COP health declaration. Who among us can still deny that climate change is a […] Continue reading -> Nurse Shortage is a ‘Global Health Emergency’ – Yet Governments Fail to Invest in Staff Retention 20/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan The worldwide shortage of nurses should be considered a “global health emergency” – yet governments are failing to invest in measures to retain these essential workers, according to Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). “The US has lost 100,000 nurses since 2020 and is predicted to lose up to 600,000 by […] Continue reading -> WHO Releases First Guidelines to Address Global Low Back Pain Epidemic 16/12/2023 Zuzanna Stawiska The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guidelines for addressing low back pain, a condition affecting an estimated 619 million people, or one in 13 worldwide. The new guidelines are designed to enhance care quality for millions suffering from the condition, offering healthcare professionals a range of non-surgical treatments applicable in primary and […] Continue reading -> Tuberculosis and Inequality: How Race, Caste, and Class Impact Access to Medicines 16/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman The elimination of tuberculosis cannot be achieved if medicines are locked in a “patent panoply,” according to Indian author and journalist Vidya Kishnan. Speaking to Garry Aslanyan on the most recent episode of Dialogues, a new series from the Global Health Matters podcast, the author of “Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History” said that “everything […] Continue reading -> Why are Postpartum Haemorrhage Deaths Still a Global Health Crisis? 10/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours of birth, is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Around 14 million women die a year, said Metin Gülmezoğlu, executive director of the Concept Foundation. Yet, PPH is mainly preventable. Some 99% of PPH […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Sao Paulo Declaration is a Monumental Step to Making Self-Care a Health Movement 07/12/2023 Juan Thompson A monumental step for self-care was taken this month at the first Latin American Self-Care Regional Congress. Taking place in November in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the two-day congress brought together stakeholders from across the Latin America region to discuss critical topics, such as public policy and regulation, innovation and sustainability, and empowerment and health literacy, […] Continue reading -> Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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. 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No Time for Hot Air: the Climate and Health Intersection is Gendered 22/12/2023 Shabnum Sarfraz In early December, I was one of the nearly 100,000 delegates at COP28, the biggest climate conference ever held. As a senior health professional and campaigner for gender equity in health, I was pleased to see the adoption of the first ever COP health declaration. Who among us can still deny that climate change is a […] Continue reading -> Nurse Shortage is a ‘Global Health Emergency’ – Yet Governments Fail to Invest in Staff Retention 20/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan The worldwide shortage of nurses should be considered a “global health emergency” – yet governments are failing to invest in measures to retain these essential workers, according to Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). “The US has lost 100,000 nurses since 2020 and is predicted to lose up to 600,000 by […] Continue reading -> WHO Releases First Guidelines to Address Global Low Back Pain Epidemic 16/12/2023 Zuzanna Stawiska The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guidelines for addressing low back pain, a condition affecting an estimated 619 million people, or one in 13 worldwide. The new guidelines are designed to enhance care quality for millions suffering from the condition, offering healthcare professionals a range of non-surgical treatments applicable in primary and […] Continue reading -> Tuberculosis and Inequality: How Race, Caste, and Class Impact Access to Medicines 16/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman The elimination of tuberculosis cannot be achieved if medicines are locked in a “patent panoply,” according to Indian author and journalist Vidya Kishnan. Speaking to Garry Aslanyan on the most recent episode of Dialogues, a new series from the Global Health Matters podcast, the author of “Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History” said that “everything […] Continue reading -> Why are Postpartum Haemorrhage Deaths Still a Global Health Crisis? 10/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours of birth, is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Around 14 million women die a year, said Metin Gülmezoğlu, executive director of the Concept Foundation. Yet, PPH is mainly preventable. Some 99% of PPH […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Sao Paulo Declaration is a Monumental Step to Making Self-Care a Health Movement 07/12/2023 Juan Thompson A monumental step for self-care was taken this month at the first Latin American Self-Care Regional Congress. Taking place in November in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the two-day congress brought together stakeholders from across the Latin America region to discuss critical topics, such as public policy and regulation, innovation and sustainability, and empowerment and health literacy, […] Continue reading -> Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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.
Nurse Shortage is a ‘Global Health Emergency’ – Yet Governments Fail to Invest in Staff Retention 20/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan The worldwide shortage of nurses should be considered a “global health emergency” – yet governments are failing to invest in measures to retain these essential workers, according to Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). “The US has lost 100,000 nurses since 2020 and is predicted to lose up to 600,000 by […] Continue reading -> WHO Releases First Guidelines to Address Global Low Back Pain Epidemic 16/12/2023 Zuzanna Stawiska The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guidelines for addressing low back pain, a condition affecting an estimated 619 million people, or one in 13 worldwide. The new guidelines are designed to enhance care quality for millions suffering from the condition, offering healthcare professionals a range of non-surgical treatments applicable in primary and […] Continue reading -> Tuberculosis and Inequality: How Race, Caste, and Class Impact Access to Medicines 16/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman The elimination of tuberculosis cannot be achieved if medicines are locked in a “patent panoply,” according to Indian author and journalist Vidya Kishnan. Speaking to Garry Aslanyan on the most recent episode of Dialogues, a new series from the Global Health Matters podcast, the author of “Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History” said that “everything […] Continue reading -> Why are Postpartum Haemorrhage Deaths Still a Global Health Crisis? 10/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours of birth, is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Around 14 million women die a year, said Metin Gülmezoğlu, executive director of the Concept Foundation. Yet, PPH is mainly preventable. Some 99% of PPH […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Sao Paulo Declaration is a Monumental Step to Making Self-Care a Health Movement 07/12/2023 Juan Thompson A monumental step for self-care was taken this month at the first Latin American Self-Care Regional Congress. Taking place in November in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the two-day congress brought together stakeholders from across the Latin America region to discuss critical topics, such as public policy and regulation, innovation and sustainability, and empowerment and health literacy, […] Continue reading -> Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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 Releases First Guidelines to Address Global Low Back Pain Epidemic 16/12/2023 Zuzanna Stawiska The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guidelines for addressing low back pain, a condition affecting an estimated 619 million people, or one in 13 worldwide. The new guidelines are designed to enhance care quality for millions suffering from the condition, offering healthcare professionals a range of non-surgical treatments applicable in primary and […] Continue reading -> Tuberculosis and Inequality: How Race, Caste, and Class Impact Access to Medicines 16/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman The elimination of tuberculosis cannot be achieved if medicines are locked in a “patent panoply,” according to Indian author and journalist Vidya Kishnan. Speaking to Garry Aslanyan on the most recent episode of Dialogues, a new series from the Global Health Matters podcast, the author of “Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History” said that “everything […] Continue reading -> Why are Postpartum Haemorrhage Deaths Still a Global Health Crisis? 10/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours of birth, is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Around 14 million women die a year, said Metin Gülmezoğlu, executive director of the Concept Foundation. Yet, PPH is mainly preventable. Some 99% of PPH […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Sao Paulo Declaration is a Monumental Step to Making Self-Care a Health Movement 07/12/2023 Juan Thompson A monumental step for self-care was taken this month at the first Latin American Self-Care Regional Congress. Taking place in November in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the two-day congress brought together stakeholders from across the Latin America region to discuss critical topics, such as public policy and regulation, innovation and sustainability, and empowerment and health literacy, […] Continue reading -> Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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.
Tuberculosis and Inequality: How Race, Caste, and Class Impact Access to Medicines 16/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman The elimination of tuberculosis cannot be achieved if medicines are locked in a “patent panoply,” according to Indian author and journalist Vidya Kishnan. Speaking to Garry Aslanyan on the most recent episode of Dialogues, a new series from the Global Health Matters podcast, the author of “Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History” said that “everything […] Continue reading -> Why are Postpartum Haemorrhage Deaths Still a Global Health Crisis? 10/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours of birth, is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Around 14 million women die a year, said Metin Gülmezoğlu, executive director of the Concept Foundation. Yet, PPH is mainly preventable. Some 99% of PPH […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Sao Paulo Declaration is a Monumental Step to Making Self-Care a Health Movement 07/12/2023 Juan Thompson A monumental step for self-care was taken this month at the first Latin American Self-Care Regional Congress. Taking place in November in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the two-day congress brought together stakeholders from across the Latin America region to discuss critical topics, such as public policy and regulation, innovation and sustainability, and empowerment and health literacy, […] Continue reading -> Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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.
Why are Postpartum Haemorrhage Deaths Still a Global Health Crisis? 10/12/2023 Maayan Hoffman Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours of birth, is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Around 14 million women die a year, said Metin Gülmezoğlu, executive director of the Concept Foundation. Yet, PPH is mainly preventable. Some 99% of PPH […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Sao Paulo Declaration is a Monumental Step to Making Self-Care a Health Movement 07/12/2023 Juan Thompson A monumental step for self-care was taken this month at the first Latin American Self-Care Regional Congress. Taking place in November in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the two-day congress brought together stakeholders from across the Latin America region to discuss critical topics, such as public policy and regulation, innovation and sustainability, and empowerment and health literacy, […] Continue reading -> Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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.
The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Sao Paulo Declaration is a Monumental Step to Making Self-Care a Health Movement 07/12/2023 Juan Thompson A monumental step for self-care was taken this month at the first Latin American Self-Care Regional Congress. Taking place in November in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the two-day congress brought together stakeholders from across the Latin America region to discuss critical topics, such as public policy and regulation, innovation and sustainability, and empowerment and health literacy, […] Continue reading -> Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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.
Sao Paulo Declaration is a Monumental Step to Making Self-Care a Health Movement 07/12/2023 Juan Thompson A monumental step for self-care was taken this month at the first Latin American Self-Care Regional Congress. Taking place in November in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the two-day congress brought together stakeholders from across the Latin America region to discuss critical topics, such as public policy and regulation, innovation and sustainability, and empowerment and health literacy, […] Continue reading -> Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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.
Healthcare Plays a Critical Role in All Our Lives; It’s Also Poised to Revolutionise the Climate Conversation 03/12/2023 Sumi Mehta & Daniel Okello Ayen At the 2016 UN Climate Conference in Marrakesh, a small group of public health professionals from around the world laid out the shocking connections between the more than half a million childhood pneumonia deaths annually and children’s routine exposures to air pollution from both household and outdoor sources. While this was a first, our health-focused […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] 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
Africa CDC Conference Changes Public Health Narrative for the Continent 01/12/2023 Kerry Cullinan LUSAKA, Zambia – The silver lining to Africa being denied access to COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is how it has galvanised continental leaders to focus on self-reliance – instead of depending on wealthy countries for assistance. The determination to build the continent’s health systems capacity was abundantly evident at this week’s Conference on Public […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts