Will DRC Finally Get Mpox Vaccines This Week? 02/09/2024 Kerry Cullinan While the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the epicentre of mpox, has yet to get a single vaccine dose despite battling large outbreaks since 2022, a flurry of activity last week aims to finally change this. Last Friday, UNICEF announced it had issued an emergency tender for the procurement of mpox vaccines. Usually, the […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s Preparedness Enables it to Get First Mpox Vaccine Donations 28/08/2024 Paul Adepoju Nigeria, accounting for just 1% of Africa’s confirmed mpox cases, has become the first African country to receive a vaccine shipment outside a clinical trial. This week, Nigeria received 10,000 doses of Jynneos, a vaccine manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the United States government. “We are pleased to receive this modest initial donation […] Continue reading -> Japan Poised to Donate the Only Mpox Vaccine Licensed for Children to DRC 27/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The government of Japan is preparing to send donations of mpox vaccines to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global outbreak, according to the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The Japan-based KM Biologics makes LC16, the only mpox vaccine currently licensed for children. This is essential for […] Continue reading -> Could Vaccine Misinformation Lead to a Worldwide Health Crisis? 24/08/2024 Maayan Hoffman How did vaccines, once hailed as essential tools for global peace, security and international cooperation, become something that some now fear could kill them? This is the focus of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, hosted by Garry Aslnyan. In an interview with author Peter Hotez, the discussion delves into how misinformation […] Continue reading -> The Global Response to Mpox: A Feeling of Déjà Vu? 23/08/2024 Janeen Madan Keller & Javier Guzman With the number of new mpox cases continuing to rise, and many more potentially undetected, African countries affected by the latest outbreak are racing to mobilize funds and urgently deploy medical countermeasures, including vaccines. But as the current epidemic unfolds, there is an undeniable feeling of déjà vu. Global efforts are falling short of what […] Continue reading -> Sudan Battling New Cholera Outbreak at 60 Cases per Day, WHO Reveals 23/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy United Nations officials are expressing concern that a new cholera outbreak in conflict-ridden Sudan, declared 10 days ago, could widen dramatically in the wake of increased rainfall and flooding. Some 658 cases of cholera have been reported since 12 August, with 28 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed in its latest situation report, published […] Continue reading -> WHO Recommends Three Shorter, Oral Treatments for Drug-Resistant TB 22/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) this week recommended three new regimens for multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) tuberculosis (TB) that are far shorter than the current regimens and can be taken orally. The new regimens can cure patients in six to nine months rather than the usual 18 months and dispense with the painful injections […] Continue reading -> Rare and Potentially Lethal Oropouche Virus Gains Traction in Latin America and the Caribbean 20/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A little known, but potentially lethal virus is spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, prompting the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health agencies to issue warnings for travelers and clinicians. Oropouche virus, an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, is spread through certain midge or mosquito bites. Oropouche symptoms are similar […] Continue reading -> Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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.
Nigeria’s Preparedness Enables it to Get First Mpox Vaccine Donations 28/08/2024 Paul Adepoju Nigeria, accounting for just 1% of Africa’s confirmed mpox cases, has become the first African country to receive a vaccine shipment outside a clinical trial. This week, Nigeria received 10,000 doses of Jynneos, a vaccine manufactured by Bavarian Nordic and donated by the United States government. “We are pleased to receive this modest initial donation […] Continue reading -> Japan Poised to Donate the Only Mpox Vaccine Licensed for Children to DRC 27/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The government of Japan is preparing to send donations of mpox vaccines to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global outbreak, according to the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The Japan-based KM Biologics makes LC16, the only mpox vaccine currently licensed for children. This is essential for […] Continue reading -> Could Vaccine Misinformation Lead to a Worldwide Health Crisis? 24/08/2024 Maayan Hoffman How did vaccines, once hailed as essential tools for global peace, security and international cooperation, become something that some now fear could kill them? This is the focus of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, hosted by Garry Aslnyan. In an interview with author Peter Hotez, the discussion delves into how misinformation […] Continue reading -> The Global Response to Mpox: A Feeling of Déjà Vu? 23/08/2024 Janeen Madan Keller & Javier Guzman With the number of new mpox cases continuing to rise, and many more potentially undetected, African countries affected by the latest outbreak are racing to mobilize funds and urgently deploy medical countermeasures, including vaccines. But as the current epidemic unfolds, there is an undeniable feeling of déjà vu. Global efforts are falling short of what […] Continue reading -> Sudan Battling New Cholera Outbreak at 60 Cases per Day, WHO Reveals 23/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy United Nations officials are expressing concern that a new cholera outbreak in conflict-ridden Sudan, declared 10 days ago, could widen dramatically in the wake of increased rainfall and flooding. Some 658 cases of cholera have been reported since 12 August, with 28 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed in its latest situation report, published […] Continue reading -> WHO Recommends Three Shorter, Oral Treatments for Drug-Resistant TB 22/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) this week recommended three new regimens for multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) tuberculosis (TB) that are far shorter than the current regimens and can be taken orally. The new regimens can cure patients in six to nine months rather than the usual 18 months and dispense with the painful injections […] Continue reading -> Rare and Potentially Lethal Oropouche Virus Gains Traction in Latin America and the Caribbean 20/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A little known, but potentially lethal virus is spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, prompting the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health agencies to issue warnings for travelers and clinicians. Oropouche virus, an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, is spread through certain midge or mosquito bites. Oropouche symptoms are similar […] Continue reading -> Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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.
Japan Poised to Donate the Only Mpox Vaccine Licensed for Children to DRC 27/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The government of Japan is preparing to send donations of mpox vaccines to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global outbreak, according to the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The Japan-based KM Biologics makes LC16, the only mpox vaccine currently licensed for children. This is essential for […] Continue reading -> Could Vaccine Misinformation Lead to a Worldwide Health Crisis? 24/08/2024 Maayan Hoffman How did vaccines, once hailed as essential tools for global peace, security and international cooperation, become something that some now fear could kill them? This is the focus of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, hosted by Garry Aslnyan. In an interview with author Peter Hotez, the discussion delves into how misinformation […] Continue reading -> The Global Response to Mpox: A Feeling of Déjà Vu? 23/08/2024 Janeen Madan Keller & Javier Guzman With the number of new mpox cases continuing to rise, and many more potentially undetected, African countries affected by the latest outbreak are racing to mobilize funds and urgently deploy medical countermeasures, including vaccines. But as the current epidemic unfolds, there is an undeniable feeling of déjà vu. Global efforts are falling short of what […] Continue reading -> Sudan Battling New Cholera Outbreak at 60 Cases per Day, WHO Reveals 23/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy United Nations officials are expressing concern that a new cholera outbreak in conflict-ridden Sudan, declared 10 days ago, could widen dramatically in the wake of increased rainfall and flooding. Some 658 cases of cholera have been reported since 12 August, with 28 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed in its latest situation report, published […] Continue reading -> WHO Recommends Three Shorter, Oral Treatments for Drug-Resistant TB 22/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) this week recommended three new regimens for multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) tuberculosis (TB) that are far shorter than the current regimens and can be taken orally. The new regimens can cure patients in six to nine months rather than the usual 18 months and dispense with the painful injections […] Continue reading -> Rare and Potentially Lethal Oropouche Virus Gains Traction in Latin America and the Caribbean 20/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A little known, but potentially lethal virus is spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, prompting the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health agencies to issue warnings for travelers and clinicians. Oropouche virus, an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, is spread through certain midge or mosquito bites. Oropouche symptoms are similar […] Continue reading -> Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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.
Could Vaccine Misinformation Lead to a Worldwide Health Crisis? 24/08/2024 Maayan Hoffman How did vaccines, once hailed as essential tools for global peace, security and international cooperation, become something that some now fear could kill them? This is the focus of the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, hosted by Garry Aslnyan. In an interview with author Peter Hotez, the discussion delves into how misinformation […] Continue reading -> The Global Response to Mpox: A Feeling of Déjà Vu? 23/08/2024 Janeen Madan Keller & Javier Guzman With the number of new mpox cases continuing to rise, and many more potentially undetected, African countries affected by the latest outbreak are racing to mobilize funds and urgently deploy medical countermeasures, including vaccines. But as the current epidemic unfolds, there is an undeniable feeling of déjà vu. Global efforts are falling short of what […] Continue reading -> Sudan Battling New Cholera Outbreak at 60 Cases per Day, WHO Reveals 23/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy United Nations officials are expressing concern that a new cholera outbreak in conflict-ridden Sudan, declared 10 days ago, could widen dramatically in the wake of increased rainfall and flooding. Some 658 cases of cholera have been reported since 12 August, with 28 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed in its latest situation report, published […] Continue reading -> WHO Recommends Three Shorter, Oral Treatments for Drug-Resistant TB 22/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) this week recommended three new regimens for multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) tuberculosis (TB) that are far shorter than the current regimens and can be taken orally. The new regimens can cure patients in six to nine months rather than the usual 18 months and dispense with the painful injections […] Continue reading -> Rare and Potentially Lethal Oropouche Virus Gains Traction in Latin America and the Caribbean 20/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A little known, but potentially lethal virus is spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, prompting the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health agencies to issue warnings for travelers and clinicians. Oropouche virus, an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, is spread through certain midge or mosquito bites. Oropouche symptoms are similar […] Continue reading -> Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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 Global Response to Mpox: A Feeling of Déjà Vu? 23/08/2024 Janeen Madan Keller & Javier Guzman With the number of new mpox cases continuing to rise, and many more potentially undetected, African countries affected by the latest outbreak are racing to mobilize funds and urgently deploy medical countermeasures, including vaccines. But as the current epidemic unfolds, there is an undeniable feeling of déjà vu. Global efforts are falling short of what […] Continue reading -> Sudan Battling New Cholera Outbreak at 60 Cases per Day, WHO Reveals 23/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy United Nations officials are expressing concern that a new cholera outbreak in conflict-ridden Sudan, declared 10 days ago, could widen dramatically in the wake of increased rainfall and flooding. Some 658 cases of cholera have been reported since 12 August, with 28 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed in its latest situation report, published […] Continue reading -> WHO Recommends Three Shorter, Oral Treatments for Drug-Resistant TB 22/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) this week recommended three new regimens for multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) tuberculosis (TB) that are far shorter than the current regimens and can be taken orally. The new regimens can cure patients in six to nine months rather than the usual 18 months and dispense with the painful injections […] Continue reading -> Rare and Potentially Lethal Oropouche Virus Gains Traction in Latin America and the Caribbean 20/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A little known, but potentially lethal virus is spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, prompting the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health agencies to issue warnings for travelers and clinicians. Oropouche virus, an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, is spread through certain midge or mosquito bites. Oropouche symptoms are similar […] Continue reading -> Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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.
Sudan Battling New Cholera Outbreak at 60 Cases per Day, WHO Reveals 23/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy United Nations officials are expressing concern that a new cholera outbreak in conflict-ridden Sudan, declared 10 days ago, could widen dramatically in the wake of increased rainfall and flooding. Some 658 cases of cholera have been reported since 12 August, with 28 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed in its latest situation report, published […] Continue reading -> WHO Recommends Three Shorter, Oral Treatments for Drug-Resistant TB 22/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) this week recommended three new regimens for multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) tuberculosis (TB) that are far shorter than the current regimens and can be taken orally. The new regimens can cure patients in six to nine months rather than the usual 18 months and dispense with the painful injections […] Continue reading -> Rare and Potentially Lethal Oropouche Virus Gains Traction in Latin America and the Caribbean 20/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A little known, but potentially lethal virus is spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, prompting the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health agencies to issue warnings for travelers and clinicians. Oropouche virus, an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, is spread through certain midge or mosquito bites. Oropouche symptoms are similar […] Continue reading -> Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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 Recommends Three Shorter, Oral Treatments for Drug-Resistant TB 22/08/2024 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) this week recommended three new regimens for multidrug-resistant or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) tuberculosis (TB) that are far shorter than the current regimens and can be taken orally. The new regimens can cure patients in six to nine months rather than the usual 18 months and dispense with the painful injections […] Continue reading -> Rare and Potentially Lethal Oropouche Virus Gains Traction in Latin America and the Caribbean 20/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A little known, but potentially lethal virus is spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, prompting the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health agencies to issue warnings for travelers and clinicians. Oropouche virus, an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, is spread through certain midge or mosquito bites. Oropouche symptoms are similar […] Continue reading -> Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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.
Rare and Potentially Lethal Oropouche Virus Gains Traction in Latin America and the Caribbean 20/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A little known, but potentially lethal virus is spreading throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, prompting the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health agencies to issue warnings for travelers and clinicians. Oropouche virus, an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, is spread through certain midge or mosquito bites. Oropouche symptoms are similar […] Continue reading -> Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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.
Three Gaza Children with Suspected Polio Symptoms as WHO Appeals for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ for Vaccine Campaign 16/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization and UNICEF have appealed for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the grinding Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in August and September to facilitate a massive polio booster campaign – as three suspected polio cases were being investigated by a Jordanian laboratory. The appeal came as the entire region see-saws between the possibility […] Continue reading -> Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] 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
Mpox Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa ‘Unlikely’, Donations as Most Likely Source, says Bavarian Nordic Official 15/08/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bavarian Nordic has no plans to sell or manufacture its vaccines directly to African countries, the company’s Vice President of Investor Relations told Health Policy Watch, saying that donations from rich countries will likely be the main source of supplies. WHO’s announcement of a global mpox health emergency may have sent a wake-up call to […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts