US Donation Enables New Nigerian Rollout Where Only 0,6% Are Vaccinated Against COVID 04/08/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN – On Sunday 1 August, two planes carrying four million doses of the Moderna vaccine from the US touched down in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. With the arrival of the new doses, Nigeria will be able to resume its COVID-19 vaccination programme which was suspended on 22 July when the Nigeria Primary Healthcare Development […] Continue reading -> Boosters: Laboratory Evidence Needs to be Balanced with Field-based Data 03/08/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay This article is the third in a three-part series on COVID-19 booster vaccines, which is an evolving discussion as more evidence emerges about the performance of vaccines against variants. Alongside the heated policy debate over the disproportionate consumption of COVID vaccines in rich countries, a handful of senior scientists are pushing back against the scientific […] Continue reading -> WHO Sets up Special Initiative to Address Delta Variant, as Africa Set to Miss Vaccine Targets 30/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan A special global initiative to respond to the Delta variant has been set up, as COVID-19 cases are expected to reach 200 million within the next two weeks. Meanwhile, 70% of African countries will miss the World Health Organization’s (WHO) target to vaccinate 10% of their populations against COVID-19 by the end of September, and […] Continue reading -> Africa Grapples With How to Support Women Farmers at UN Food Systems Pre-Summit 28/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan As the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change exacerbate global food insecurity, African countries are committed to giving more support to small farmers – particularly women. This emerged at the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in Italy, which opened on Monday as a precursor to a formal UN summit planned for September. Rwandan President Paul Kagame […] Continue reading -> ‘High Hopes’ of WTO Action to Curb Harmful Fisheries Subsidies & Stimulate Pandemic Response – But Decisions Punted to Autumn 27/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has ” high hopes” that the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) that convenes at the end of November can deliver decisions that curb harmful fisheries subsidies as well as improving access of low- and middle-income countries to COVID medicines and vaccines. But WTO members must overcome a series of […] Continue reading -> Access Advocates Urge 11th Hour WTO Action on COVID IP Waiver – COVAX Strikes World Bank Deal on Vaccine Finance 26/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Vaccine access advocates issued increasingly desperate, last minute calls upon the World Trade Organization to take action over a stalled initiative to impose a temporary waiver on intellectual property for COVID medicines, tests and vaccines – even as the initiative appeared doomed to a stalemate for the rest of the summer. Ahead of the opening […] Continue reading -> At Polarised TRIPS Meeting, Europe Continues to Oppose IP Waiver 21/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) remains deadlocked on the “fundamental question” of whether a waiver on intellectual property rights of COVID-related products is the best way to address equitable vaccine access during the pandemic. This is according to a draft oral status report adopted at Tuesday’s […] Continue reading -> Resurgence in COVID Infections Across the Americas 14/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though new COVID-19 cases are down nearly 20% from last week in the Americas, many countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. Over 962,280 new cases were reported in the region in the past week, according to data from the […] Continue reading -> Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. 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Boosters: Laboratory Evidence Needs to be Balanced with Field-based Data 03/08/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay This article is the third in a three-part series on COVID-19 booster vaccines, which is an evolving discussion as more evidence emerges about the performance of vaccines against variants. Alongside the heated policy debate over the disproportionate consumption of COVID vaccines in rich countries, a handful of senior scientists are pushing back against the scientific […] Continue reading -> WHO Sets up Special Initiative to Address Delta Variant, as Africa Set to Miss Vaccine Targets 30/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan A special global initiative to respond to the Delta variant has been set up, as COVID-19 cases are expected to reach 200 million within the next two weeks. Meanwhile, 70% of African countries will miss the World Health Organization’s (WHO) target to vaccinate 10% of their populations against COVID-19 by the end of September, and […] Continue reading -> Africa Grapples With How to Support Women Farmers at UN Food Systems Pre-Summit 28/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan As the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change exacerbate global food insecurity, African countries are committed to giving more support to small farmers – particularly women. This emerged at the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in Italy, which opened on Monday as a precursor to a formal UN summit planned for September. Rwandan President Paul Kagame […] Continue reading -> ‘High Hopes’ of WTO Action to Curb Harmful Fisheries Subsidies & Stimulate Pandemic Response – But Decisions Punted to Autumn 27/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has ” high hopes” that the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) that convenes at the end of November can deliver decisions that curb harmful fisheries subsidies as well as improving access of low- and middle-income countries to COVID medicines and vaccines. But WTO members must overcome a series of […] Continue reading -> Access Advocates Urge 11th Hour WTO Action on COVID IP Waiver – COVAX Strikes World Bank Deal on Vaccine Finance 26/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Vaccine access advocates issued increasingly desperate, last minute calls upon the World Trade Organization to take action over a stalled initiative to impose a temporary waiver on intellectual property for COVID medicines, tests and vaccines – even as the initiative appeared doomed to a stalemate for the rest of the summer. Ahead of the opening […] Continue reading -> At Polarised TRIPS Meeting, Europe Continues to Oppose IP Waiver 21/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) remains deadlocked on the “fundamental question” of whether a waiver on intellectual property rights of COVID-related products is the best way to address equitable vaccine access during the pandemic. This is according to a draft oral status report adopted at Tuesday’s […] Continue reading -> Resurgence in COVID Infections Across the Americas 14/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though new COVID-19 cases are down nearly 20% from last week in the Americas, many countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. Over 962,280 new cases were reported in the region in the past week, according to data from the […] Continue reading -> Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] 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 Sets up Special Initiative to Address Delta Variant, as Africa Set to Miss Vaccine Targets 30/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan A special global initiative to respond to the Delta variant has been set up, as COVID-19 cases are expected to reach 200 million within the next two weeks. Meanwhile, 70% of African countries will miss the World Health Organization’s (WHO) target to vaccinate 10% of their populations against COVID-19 by the end of September, and […] Continue reading -> Africa Grapples With How to Support Women Farmers at UN Food Systems Pre-Summit 28/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan As the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change exacerbate global food insecurity, African countries are committed to giving more support to small farmers – particularly women. This emerged at the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in Italy, which opened on Monday as a precursor to a formal UN summit planned for September. Rwandan President Paul Kagame […] Continue reading -> ‘High Hopes’ of WTO Action to Curb Harmful Fisheries Subsidies & Stimulate Pandemic Response – But Decisions Punted to Autumn 27/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has ” high hopes” that the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) that convenes at the end of November can deliver decisions that curb harmful fisheries subsidies as well as improving access of low- and middle-income countries to COVID medicines and vaccines. But WTO members must overcome a series of […] Continue reading -> Access Advocates Urge 11th Hour WTO Action on COVID IP Waiver – COVAX Strikes World Bank Deal on Vaccine Finance 26/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Vaccine access advocates issued increasingly desperate, last minute calls upon the World Trade Organization to take action over a stalled initiative to impose a temporary waiver on intellectual property for COVID medicines, tests and vaccines – even as the initiative appeared doomed to a stalemate for the rest of the summer. Ahead of the opening […] Continue reading -> At Polarised TRIPS Meeting, Europe Continues to Oppose IP Waiver 21/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) remains deadlocked on the “fundamental question” of whether a waiver on intellectual property rights of COVID-related products is the best way to address equitable vaccine access during the pandemic. This is according to a draft oral status report adopted at Tuesday’s […] Continue reading -> Resurgence in COVID Infections Across the Americas 14/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though new COVID-19 cases are down nearly 20% from last week in the Americas, many countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. Over 962,280 new cases were reported in the region in the past week, according to data from the […] Continue reading -> Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] 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.
Africa Grapples With How to Support Women Farmers at UN Food Systems Pre-Summit 28/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan As the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change exacerbate global food insecurity, African countries are committed to giving more support to small farmers – particularly women. This emerged at the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in Italy, which opened on Monday as a precursor to a formal UN summit planned for September. Rwandan President Paul Kagame […] Continue reading -> ‘High Hopes’ of WTO Action to Curb Harmful Fisheries Subsidies & Stimulate Pandemic Response – But Decisions Punted to Autumn 27/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has ” high hopes” that the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) that convenes at the end of November can deliver decisions that curb harmful fisheries subsidies as well as improving access of low- and middle-income countries to COVID medicines and vaccines. But WTO members must overcome a series of […] Continue reading -> Access Advocates Urge 11th Hour WTO Action on COVID IP Waiver – COVAX Strikes World Bank Deal on Vaccine Finance 26/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Vaccine access advocates issued increasingly desperate, last minute calls upon the World Trade Organization to take action over a stalled initiative to impose a temporary waiver on intellectual property for COVID medicines, tests and vaccines – even as the initiative appeared doomed to a stalemate for the rest of the summer. Ahead of the opening […] Continue reading -> At Polarised TRIPS Meeting, Europe Continues to Oppose IP Waiver 21/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) remains deadlocked on the “fundamental question” of whether a waiver on intellectual property rights of COVID-related products is the best way to address equitable vaccine access during the pandemic. This is according to a draft oral status report adopted at Tuesday’s […] Continue reading -> Resurgence in COVID Infections Across the Americas 14/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though new COVID-19 cases are down nearly 20% from last week in the Americas, many countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. Over 962,280 new cases were reported in the region in the past week, according to data from the […] Continue reading -> Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] 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.
‘High Hopes’ of WTO Action to Curb Harmful Fisheries Subsidies & Stimulate Pandemic Response – But Decisions Punted to Autumn 27/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has ” high hopes” that the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) that convenes at the end of November can deliver decisions that curb harmful fisheries subsidies as well as improving access of low- and middle-income countries to COVID medicines and vaccines. But WTO members must overcome a series of […] Continue reading -> Access Advocates Urge 11th Hour WTO Action on COVID IP Waiver – COVAX Strikes World Bank Deal on Vaccine Finance 26/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Vaccine access advocates issued increasingly desperate, last minute calls upon the World Trade Organization to take action over a stalled initiative to impose a temporary waiver on intellectual property for COVID medicines, tests and vaccines – even as the initiative appeared doomed to a stalemate for the rest of the summer. Ahead of the opening […] Continue reading -> At Polarised TRIPS Meeting, Europe Continues to Oppose IP Waiver 21/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) remains deadlocked on the “fundamental question” of whether a waiver on intellectual property rights of COVID-related products is the best way to address equitable vaccine access during the pandemic. This is according to a draft oral status report adopted at Tuesday’s […] Continue reading -> Resurgence in COVID Infections Across the Americas 14/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though new COVID-19 cases are down nearly 20% from last week in the Americas, many countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. Over 962,280 new cases were reported in the region in the past week, according to data from the […] Continue reading -> Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] 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.
Access Advocates Urge 11th Hour WTO Action on COVID IP Waiver – COVAX Strikes World Bank Deal on Vaccine Finance 26/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Vaccine access advocates issued increasingly desperate, last minute calls upon the World Trade Organization to take action over a stalled initiative to impose a temporary waiver on intellectual property for COVID medicines, tests and vaccines – even as the initiative appeared doomed to a stalemate for the rest of the summer. Ahead of the opening […] Continue reading -> At Polarised TRIPS Meeting, Europe Continues to Oppose IP Waiver 21/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) remains deadlocked on the “fundamental question” of whether a waiver on intellectual property rights of COVID-related products is the best way to address equitable vaccine access during the pandemic. This is according to a draft oral status report adopted at Tuesday’s […] Continue reading -> Resurgence in COVID Infections Across the Americas 14/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though new COVID-19 cases are down nearly 20% from last week in the Americas, many countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. Over 962,280 new cases were reported in the region in the past week, according to data from the […] Continue reading -> Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] 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.
At Polarised TRIPS Meeting, Europe Continues to Oppose IP Waiver 21/07/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) remains deadlocked on the “fundamental question” of whether a waiver on intellectual property rights of COVID-related products is the best way to address equitable vaccine access during the pandemic. This is according to a draft oral status report adopted at Tuesday’s […] Continue reading -> Resurgence in COVID Infections Across the Americas 14/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though new COVID-19 cases are down nearly 20% from last week in the Americas, many countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. Over 962,280 new cases were reported in the region in the past week, according to data from the […] Continue reading -> Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] 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.
Resurgence in COVID Infections Across the Americas 14/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though new COVID-19 cases are down nearly 20% from last week in the Americas, many countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, officials from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. Over 962,280 new cases were reported in the region in the past week, according to data from the […] Continue reading -> Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] 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.
Join the Discussion: How Playing Video Games May Benefit Mental Health 13/07/2021 Editorial team Connection, community, stability – these are not the usual terms associated with video games. Yet a groundbreaking new study from Oxford Internet Institute (OII) found that playing video games may also be beneficial to mental health – particularly in the context of pandemic lockdowns and social gathering restrictions that have been a common feature in […] Continue reading -> WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] 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
WHO Lambasts Pfizer, Moderna & Rich Countries for Planning COVID Vaccine ‘Boosters’ – While Billions Wait for First Jab 12/07/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus slammed plans by Pfizer and Moderna, as well as a handful of rich countries, to begin offering ‘booster’ COVID vaccines to some groups of people – saying that the world has evolved a “dangerous” two-tiered system of vaccinations, driven by greed instead of enlightened self-interest. “It’s becoming a […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts