Sudan Gets Donor Boost As First Anniversary of War is Marked by Famine and Mass Displacement 19/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy A year into one of the most brutal conflicts in decades, the war in Sudan has triggered the world’s largest displacement crisis and left the country’s healthcare system in tatters. Nearly 25 million people need immediate humanitarian assistance, according to the United Nations (UN) and over 18 million people face acute food insecurity, with the World […] Continue reading -> To End AIDS, We Must Reclaim Our Unyielding Pursuit of Equity 18/04/2024 Bience Gawanas As HIV practitioners gather this week in Yaoundé for AFRAVIH, the largest international Francophone conference on HIV/AIDS, and a few months before the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich, the Vice-Chair of the Global Fund Board urges renewed focus on promoting equity in the fight against HIV particularly for groups that continue to suffer a […] Continue reading -> Study Finds Adult Vaccination Programs Deliver 19x Returns 18/04/2024 Maayan Hoffman Amidst the anticipated increase in vaccine-preventable diseases as the global population ages, a first-of-its-kind study has underscored the dual benefits of adult immunization programs. Beyond saving lives and preventing severe illnesses, the study found these programs offer substantial financial advantages to nations by reducing the need for costly hospitalizations and emergency medical interventions and avoiding […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Becomes First Country in World to Roll out New Five-in-One Meningitis Vaccine 15/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nigeria has incorporated a cutting-edge meningitis vaccine into its immunization programmes, becoming the first country on the continent to roll it out. The vaccine provides immunity against as many as five strains of deadly meningococcus bacteria, WHO announced on Friday. “Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to […] Continue reading -> Empowering Global Health Reporting: Perspectives from Leading Journalists 13/04/2024 Maayan Hoffman Health stories are not just about medical facts; they are intricate tapestries woven with economic, political, and social threads, according to two international health journalists. Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, and Paul Adepoju, a Nigeria-based freelance health journalist and scientist who writes for Health Policy Watch, were guests on […] Continue reading -> Stigma Prevents Europeans Living with Hepatitis B and C From Telling Families and Getting Care 10/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Half the people living with hepatitis B or C struggle to tell others about their condition and a quarter had not told their families of their diagnosis, concluded a first-ever European study on the stigma related to the disease. Findings from the multi-country study, conducted by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) and the European Centre […] Continue reading -> Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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. 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To End AIDS, We Must Reclaim Our Unyielding Pursuit of Equity 18/04/2024 Bience Gawanas As HIV practitioners gather this week in Yaoundé for AFRAVIH, the largest international Francophone conference on HIV/AIDS, and a few months before the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich, the Vice-Chair of the Global Fund Board urges renewed focus on promoting equity in the fight against HIV particularly for groups that continue to suffer a […] Continue reading -> Study Finds Adult Vaccination Programs Deliver 19x Returns 18/04/2024 Maayan Hoffman Amidst the anticipated increase in vaccine-preventable diseases as the global population ages, a first-of-its-kind study has underscored the dual benefits of adult immunization programs. Beyond saving lives and preventing severe illnesses, the study found these programs offer substantial financial advantages to nations by reducing the need for costly hospitalizations and emergency medical interventions and avoiding […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Becomes First Country in World to Roll out New Five-in-One Meningitis Vaccine 15/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nigeria has incorporated a cutting-edge meningitis vaccine into its immunization programmes, becoming the first country on the continent to roll it out. The vaccine provides immunity against as many as five strains of deadly meningococcus bacteria, WHO announced on Friday. “Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to […] Continue reading -> Empowering Global Health Reporting: Perspectives from Leading Journalists 13/04/2024 Maayan Hoffman Health stories are not just about medical facts; they are intricate tapestries woven with economic, political, and social threads, according to two international health journalists. Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, and Paul Adepoju, a Nigeria-based freelance health journalist and scientist who writes for Health Policy Watch, were guests on […] Continue reading -> Stigma Prevents Europeans Living with Hepatitis B and C From Telling Families and Getting Care 10/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Half the people living with hepatitis B or C struggle to tell others about their condition and a quarter had not told their families of their diagnosis, concluded a first-ever European study on the stigma related to the disease. Findings from the multi-country study, conducted by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) and the European Centre […] Continue reading -> Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Study Finds Adult Vaccination Programs Deliver 19x Returns 18/04/2024 Maayan Hoffman Amidst the anticipated increase in vaccine-preventable diseases as the global population ages, a first-of-its-kind study has underscored the dual benefits of adult immunization programs. Beyond saving lives and preventing severe illnesses, the study found these programs offer substantial financial advantages to nations by reducing the need for costly hospitalizations and emergency medical interventions and avoiding […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Becomes First Country in World to Roll out New Five-in-One Meningitis Vaccine 15/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nigeria has incorporated a cutting-edge meningitis vaccine into its immunization programmes, becoming the first country on the continent to roll it out. The vaccine provides immunity against as many as five strains of deadly meningococcus bacteria, WHO announced on Friday. “Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to […] Continue reading -> Empowering Global Health Reporting: Perspectives from Leading Journalists 13/04/2024 Maayan Hoffman Health stories are not just about medical facts; they are intricate tapestries woven with economic, political, and social threads, according to two international health journalists. Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, and Paul Adepoju, a Nigeria-based freelance health journalist and scientist who writes for Health Policy Watch, were guests on […] Continue reading -> Stigma Prevents Europeans Living with Hepatitis B and C From Telling Families and Getting Care 10/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Half the people living with hepatitis B or C struggle to tell others about their condition and a quarter had not told their families of their diagnosis, concluded a first-ever European study on the stigma related to the disease. Findings from the multi-country study, conducted by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) and the European Centre […] Continue reading -> Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Nigeria Becomes First Country in World to Roll out New Five-in-One Meningitis Vaccine 15/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nigeria has incorporated a cutting-edge meningitis vaccine into its immunization programmes, becoming the first country on the continent to roll it out. The vaccine provides immunity against as many as five strains of deadly meningococcus bacteria, WHO announced on Friday. “Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to […] Continue reading -> Empowering Global Health Reporting: Perspectives from Leading Journalists 13/04/2024 Maayan Hoffman Health stories are not just about medical facts; they are intricate tapestries woven with economic, political, and social threads, according to two international health journalists. Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, and Paul Adepoju, a Nigeria-based freelance health journalist and scientist who writes for Health Policy Watch, were guests on […] Continue reading -> Stigma Prevents Europeans Living with Hepatitis B and C From Telling Families and Getting Care 10/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Half the people living with hepatitis B or C struggle to tell others about their condition and a quarter had not told their families of their diagnosis, concluded a first-ever European study on the stigma related to the disease. Findings from the multi-country study, conducted by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) and the European Centre […] Continue reading -> Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Empowering Global Health Reporting: Perspectives from Leading Journalists 13/04/2024 Maayan Hoffman Health stories are not just about medical facts; they are intricate tapestries woven with economic, political, and social threads, according to two international health journalists. Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, and Paul Adepoju, a Nigeria-based freelance health journalist and scientist who writes for Health Policy Watch, were guests on […] Continue reading -> Stigma Prevents Europeans Living with Hepatitis B and C From Telling Families and Getting Care 10/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Half the people living with hepatitis B or C struggle to tell others about their condition and a quarter had not told their families of their diagnosis, concluded a first-ever European study on the stigma related to the disease. Findings from the multi-country study, conducted by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) and the European Centre […] Continue reading -> Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Stigma Prevents Europeans Living with Hepatitis B and C From Telling Families and Getting Care 10/04/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Half the people living with hepatitis B or C struggle to tell others about their condition and a quarter had not told their families of their diagnosis, concluded a first-ever European study on the stigma related to the disease. Findings from the multi-country study, conducted by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) and the European Centre […] Continue reading -> Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Deaths from Viral Hepatitis Increase Globally With Limited Access to Diagnostics and Treatment 09/04/2024 Kerry Cullinan There has been an increase in deaths from hepatitis B and C, the infectious viral liver diseases that kill as many people each year as tuberculosis – yet few people know that they are infected and get the treatment they need. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report – […] Continue reading -> Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Youth in ‘Forgotten’ Afghanistan Need Community-Based Systems to Address Drug Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 04/04/2024 Manija Mirzaie The ‘forgotten crisis’ of Afghanistan has exposed more and more young Afghans to mental health problems and drug abuse amid dwindling donor support and crumbling healthcare under the Taliban regime, said experts at a high-level side event at the recent meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna Austria. Since the Taliban imposed a […] Continue reading -> Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Continued Mpox Outbreak Leads US to Re-examine Smallpox Readiness 03/04/2024 Sophia Samantaroy In the wake of surging mpox cases in the DRC and the emergence of novel orthopoxviruses, the US needs to rapidly bolster its smallpox readiness, preparedness, and response, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report brought together experts from across the country to critically evaluate the […] Continue reading -> Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. 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
Mpox: Is the World Failing the Next Pandemic Preparedness Litmus Test? 02/04/2024 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum, Dimie Ogoina, Francine Ntoumi, Nathalie Strub Wourgaft, Samba Sow, Spring Gombe & Jessica Ilunga At a time when the world is negotiating the best way forward for sustained preparedness to address pandemics, it is still exhibiting collective failure to learn from past outbreaks and a glaring gap in global health security. Mpox is one case in point – and a test case for global intent on pandemic preparedness. In […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts