Open Access 240 Compound Collection Launched in Fight Against Infectious and Mosquito-Borne Illnesses for World Mosquito Day 22/08/2022 Raisa Santos To mark World Mosquito Day, 20 August, the Global Health Priority Box has been launched to provide free access to 240 compounds to stimulate research into new drugs and insecticides. The initiative, launched by the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and the Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC), provides scientists with starting points to advance the […] Continue reading -> Malaria Vaccine Rollout by WHO and Gavi to Proceed Despite Limited Efficacy 22/07/2022 Paul Adepoju “It’s better to reduce the number of children affected than not to do anything at all” The World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance are planning to go ahead with the mass rollout of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine, starting with three countries in Africa — Ghana, Kenya and Malawi — despite the […] Continue reading -> Sanofi Launches Nonprofit Pharmaceuticals Line with Insulin and Cancer Treatments for Low-Income Countries 05/07/2022 John Heilprin French drugmaker Sanofi is the latest pharmaceuticals manufacturer to offer a package of essential medicines at cost to health systems in the world’s most impoverished countries – including much-needed cancer and diabetes treatments. Sanofi on Monday announced the launch of the new nonprofit Impact® brand for dozens of medicines, that is supposed to ease support […] Continue reading -> Getting Malaria Control Back on Track and Reimagining Global Health 28/06/2022 Paul Adepoju In the wake of last week’s Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, getting malaria elimination back on track is a top priority says a senior Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation official – in addition to ensuring the world learns from the COVID pandemic that “global health” is truly a global matter. The world […] Continue reading -> Hill: ‘Vaccines for Malaria Could Have a Huge Impact on Malaria Control’ 25/06/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo As the Kigali Summit unfolds, Adrian Hill, director of Oxford University’s Jenner Institute, describes the great strides made in malaria control, and the contribution new malaria vaccines can make, including one designed at the Jenner Institute. He spoke to Health Policy Watch just ahead of this week’s meeting by heads of Commonwealth nations, which galvanized […] Continue reading -> Kigali Summit Calls for Renewed Investment to End Neglected Tropical Diseases 23/06/2022 Raisa Santos The Kigali Summit has called for the renewal of commitments in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through the adoption of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs. Sponsored by the government of Rwanda, the Kigali Declaration on NTD is the successor to the ground-breaking London Declaration of 2012, which was a pledge made by governments, […] Continue reading -> The Fuss Over Who Should Declare Public Health Emergencies in Africa 20/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Africa CDC wants to be able to declare public health emergencies of continental security but the WHO warns this could be a risky move that could isolate African countries and create confusion regarding response. The World Health Organization’s African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) has found itself explaining its disapproval of the Africa CDC’s quest for […] Continue reading -> Protecting Children: 10 Years of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention 16/06/2022 Andre-Marie Tchouatieu & Abena Poku-Awuku On the Day of the African Child, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) reflects on what 10 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention has meant for young children in the Sahel, and how to protect more children going forward. Malaria, a disease that is both a cause and consequence of poverty, has plagued endemic-country health systems, economies […] Continue reading -> Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
Malaria Vaccine Rollout by WHO and Gavi to Proceed Despite Limited Efficacy 22/07/2022 Paul Adepoju “It’s better to reduce the number of children affected than not to do anything at all” The World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance are planning to go ahead with the mass rollout of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine, starting with three countries in Africa — Ghana, Kenya and Malawi — despite the […] Continue reading -> Sanofi Launches Nonprofit Pharmaceuticals Line with Insulin and Cancer Treatments for Low-Income Countries 05/07/2022 John Heilprin French drugmaker Sanofi is the latest pharmaceuticals manufacturer to offer a package of essential medicines at cost to health systems in the world’s most impoverished countries – including much-needed cancer and diabetes treatments. Sanofi on Monday announced the launch of the new nonprofit Impact® brand for dozens of medicines, that is supposed to ease support […] Continue reading -> Getting Malaria Control Back on Track and Reimagining Global Health 28/06/2022 Paul Adepoju In the wake of last week’s Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, getting malaria elimination back on track is a top priority says a senior Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation official – in addition to ensuring the world learns from the COVID pandemic that “global health” is truly a global matter. The world […] Continue reading -> Hill: ‘Vaccines for Malaria Could Have a Huge Impact on Malaria Control’ 25/06/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo As the Kigali Summit unfolds, Adrian Hill, director of Oxford University’s Jenner Institute, describes the great strides made in malaria control, and the contribution new malaria vaccines can make, including one designed at the Jenner Institute. He spoke to Health Policy Watch just ahead of this week’s meeting by heads of Commonwealth nations, which galvanized […] Continue reading -> Kigali Summit Calls for Renewed Investment to End Neglected Tropical Diseases 23/06/2022 Raisa Santos The Kigali Summit has called for the renewal of commitments in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through the adoption of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs. Sponsored by the government of Rwanda, the Kigali Declaration on NTD is the successor to the ground-breaking London Declaration of 2012, which was a pledge made by governments, […] Continue reading -> The Fuss Over Who Should Declare Public Health Emergencies in Africa 20/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Africa CDC wants to be able to declare public health emergencies of continental security but the WHO warns this could be a risky move that could isolate African countries and create confusion regarding response. The World Health Organization’s African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) has found itself explaining its disapproval of the Africa CDC’s quest for […] Continue reading -> Protecting Children: 10 Years of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention 16/06/2022 Andre-Marie Tchouatieu & Abena Poku-Awuku On the Day of the African Child, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) reflects on what 10 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention has meant for young children in the Sahel, and how to protect more children going forward. Malaria, a disease that is both a cause and consequence of poverty, has plagued endemic-country health systems, economies […] Continue reading -> Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
Sanofi Launches Nonprofit Pharmaceuticals Line with Insulin and Cancer Treatments for Low-Income Countries 05/07/2022 John Heilprin French drugmaker Sanofi is the latest pharmaceuticals manufacturer to offer a package of essential medicines at cost to health systems in the world’s most impoverished countries – including much-needed cancer and diabetes treatments. Sanofi on Monday announced the launch of the new nonprofit Impact® brand for dozens of medicines, that is supposed to ease support […] Continue reading -> Getting Malaria Control Back on Track and Reimagining Global Health 28/06/2022 Paul Adepoju In the wake of last week’s Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, getting malaria elimination back on track is a top priority says a senior Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation official – in addition to ensuring the world learns from the COVID pandemic that “global health” is truly a global matter. The world […] Continue reading -> Hill: ‘Vaccines for Malaria Could Have a Huge Impact on Malaria Control’ 25/06/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo As the Kigali Summit unfolds, Adrian Hill, director of Oxford University’s Jenner Institute, describes the great strides made in malaria control, and the contribution new malaria vaccines can make, including one designed at the Jenner Institute. He spoke to Health Policy Watch just ahead of this week’s meeting by heads of Commonwealth nations, which galvanized […] Continue reading -> Kigali Summit Calls for Renewed Investment to End Neglected Tropical Diseases 23/06/2022 Raisa Santos The Kigali Summit has called for the renewal of commitments in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through the adoption of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs. Sponsored by the government of Rwanda, the Kigali Declaration on NTD is the successor to the ground-breaking London Declaration of 2012, which was a pledge made by governments, […] Continue reading -> The Fuss Over Who Should Declare Public Health Emergencies in Africa 20/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Africa CDC wants to be able to declare public health emergencies of continental security but the WHO warns this could be a risky move that could isolate African countries and create confusion regarding response. The World Health Organization’s African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) has found itself explaining its disapproval of the Africa CDC’s quest for […] Continue reading -> Protecting Children: 10 Years of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention 16/06/2022 Andre-Marie Tchouatieu & Abena Poku-Awuku On the Day of the African Child, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) reflects on what 10 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention has meant for young children in the Sahel, and how to protect more children going forward. Malaria, a disease that is both a cause and consequence of poverty, has plagued endemic-country health systems, economies […] Continue reading -> Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
Getting Malaria Control Back on Track and Reimagining Global Health 28/06/2022 Paul Adepoju In the wake of last week’s Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, getting malaria elimination back on track is a top priority says a senior Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation official – in addition to ensuring the world learns from the COVID pandemic that “global health” is truly a global matter. The world […] Continue reading -> Hill: ‘Vaccines for Malaria Could Have a Huge Impact on Malaria Control’ 25/06/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo As the Kigali Summit unfolds, Adrian Hill, director of Oxford University’s Jenner Institute, describes the great strides made in malaria control, and the contribution new malaria vaccines can make, including one designed at the Jenner Institute. He spoke to Health Policy Watch just ahead of this week’s meeting by heads of Commonwealth nations, which galvanized […] Continue reading -> Kigali Summit Calls for Renewed Investment to End Neglected Tropical Diseases 23/06/2022 Raisa Santos The Kigali Summit has called for the renewal of commitments in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through the adoption of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs. Sponsored by the government of Rwanda, the Kigali Declaration on NTD is the successor to the ground-breaking London Declaration of 2012, which was a pledge made by governments, […] Continue reading -> The Fuss Over Who Should Declare Public Health Emergencies in Africa 20/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Africa CDC wants to be able to declare public health emergencies of continental security but the WHO warns this could be a risky move that could isolate African countries and create confusion regarding response. The World Health Organization’s African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) has found itself explaining its disapproval of the Africa CDC’s quest for […] Continue reading -> Protecting Children: 10 Years of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention 16/06/2022 Andre-Marie Tchouatieu & Abena Poku-Awuku On the Day of the African Child, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) reflects on what 10 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention has meant for young children in the Sahel, and how to protect more children going forward. Malaria, a disease that is both a cause and consequence of poverty, has plagued endemic-country health systems, economies […] Continue reading -> Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
Hill: ‘Vaccines for Malaria Could Have a Huge Impact on Malaria Control’ 25/06/2022 Ochieng’ Ogodo As the Kigali Summit unfolds, Adrian Hill, director of Oxford University’s Jenner Institute, describes the great strides made in malaria control, and the contribution new malaria vaccines can make, including one designed at the Jenner Institute. He spoke to Health Policy Watch just ahead of this week’s meeting by heads of Commonwealth nations, which galvanized […] Continue reading -> Kigali Summit Calls for Renewed Investment to End Neglected Tropical Diseases 23/06/2022 Raisa Santos The Kigali Summit has called for the renewal of commitments in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through the adoption of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs. Sponsored by the government of Rwanda, the Kigali Declaration on NTD is the successor to the ground-breaking London Declaration of 2012, which was a pledge made by governments, […] Continue reading -> The Fuss Over Who Should Declare Public Health Emergencies in Africa 20/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Africa CDC wants to be able to declare public health emergencies of continental security but the WHO warns this could be a risky move that could isolate African countries and create confusion regarding response. The World Health Organization’s African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) has found itself explaining its disapproval of the Africa CDC’s quest for […] Continue reading -> Protecting Children: 10 Years of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention 16/06/2022 Andre-Marie Tchouatieu & Abena Poku-Awuku On the Day of the African Child, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) reflects on what 10 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention has meant for young children in the Sahel, and how to protect more children going forward. Malaria, a disease that is both a cause and consequence of poverty, has plagued endemic-country health systems, economies […] Continue reading -> Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
Kigali Summit Calls for Renewed Investment to End Neglected Tropical Diseases 23/06/2022 Raisa Santos The Kigali Summit has called for the renewal of commitments in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through the adoption of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs. Sponsored by the government of Rwanda, the Kigali Declaration on NTD is the successor to the ground-breaking London Declaration of 2012, which was a pledge made by governments, […] Continue reading -> The Fuss Over Who Should Declare Public Health Emergencies in Africa 20/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Africa CDC wants to be able to declare public health emergencies of continental security but the WHO warns this could be a risky move that could isolate African countries and create confusion regarding response. The World Health Organization’s African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) has found itself explaining its disapproval of the Africa CDC’s quest for […] Continue reading -> Protecting Children: 10 Years of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention 16/06/2022 Andre-Marie Tchouatieu & Abena Poku-Awuku On the Day of the African Child, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) reflects on what 10 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention has meant for young children in the Sahel, and how to protect more children going forward. Malaria, a disease that is both a cause and consequence of poverty, has plagued endemic-country health systems, economies […] Continue reading -> Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
The Fuss Over Who Should Declare Public Health Emergencies in Africa 20/06/2022 Paul Adepoju Africa CDC wants to be able to declare public health emergencies of continental security but the WHO warns this could be a risky move that could isolate African countries and create confusion regarding response. The World Health Organization’s African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) has found itself explaining its disapproval of the Africa CDC’s quest for […] Continue reading -> Protecting Children: 10 Years of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention 16/06/2022 Andre-Marie Tchouatieu & Abena Poku-Awuku On the Day of the African Child, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) reflects on what 10 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention has meant for young children in the Sahel, and how to protect more children going forward. Malaria, a disease that is both a cause and consequence of poverty, has plagued endemic-country health systems, economies […] Continue reading -> Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
Protecting Children: 10 Years of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention 16/06/2022 Andre-Marie Tchouatieu & Abena Poku-Awuku On the Day of the African Child, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) reflects on what 10 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention has meant for young children in the Sahel, and how to protect more children going forward. Malaria, a disease that is both a cause and consequence of poverty, has plagued endemic-country health systems, economies […] Continue reading -> Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
Doubling of Monkeypox Cases Outside of Endemic Countries Raises New Alarm Bells at WHO 01/06/2022 Raisa Santos & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In just a matter of three days, the number of monkeypox cases reported to WHO outside of central and west Africa has doubled – with reports Wednesday of some 550 cases in more than 30 countries outside of the countries where the disease is endemic, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press […] Continue reading -> Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] 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
Polio Resurgence in Pakistan After 15-Month Hiatus Is Big Setback to Eradication Aim 21/05/2022 Rahul Basharat Rajput & Mohammed Nadeem Chaudhry [ISLAMABAD] Despite gains made to end polio during COVID-19, Pakistan has recently reported a resurgence of the virus after a gap of fifteen months. The sobering news comes just ahead of the start of the World Health Assembly in Geneva -which will review progress on polio eradication – including a recent polio wildvirus outbreak in […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts