WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Dispute Over ‘Sexual Orientation’ Delays Adoption of HIV Strategy at World Health Assembly 27/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Despite significant compromises to a draft strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and STIs, conservative World Health Organization (WHO) member states used a debate at the World Health Assembly on Friday to object to the inclusion of such as “sexual orientation”, “sexuality” and “men who have sex with men”. The objections were led by Nigeria, Egypt, […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Launches Initiative to Share Medicines with Low Income Countries 26/05/2022 Editorial team Pfizer will provide all of its current and future patent-protected medicines and vaccines available in the United States and the European Union on a not-for-profit basis to 45 lower-income countries where some 1.5 billion people live. However, critics have questioned whether the announcement has been timed to undermine a possible waiver on intellectual property for […] Continue reading -> Numerous Unknowns and Uncertainties About Monkeypox, WHO Acknowledges 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju The World Health Organization (WHO) doesn’t fully know what is driving the latest monkeypox outbreaks; it doesn’t know the virus’ animal reservoir nor knows what the future holds for the disease. A session at the 75th World Health Assembly that was aimed at enlightening member countries ended up highlighting the existence of knowledge gaps and […] Continue reading -> Noma Survivors Demand that WHO Lists Disease as NTD 25/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A team of health professionals and Noma survivors called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to list the deadly infection of the mouth and face as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) so that it can receive the attention it needs to be eradicated. “We hope that we can bring global attention to this disease […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Outbreak Stokes Stigma and Vaccine Race 23/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Fifteen non-endemic World Health Organisation(WHO) member states have reported 95 confirmed cases of monkeypox between 13-22 May – but the language and imagery used to report the outbreak has raised concerns over the reemergence of disease-related stigma against LGBTI and African members of society. Based on currently available information, the WHO said that cases have […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Assembly Approves Process to Update International Health Regulations on Pandemic Response 28/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Diplomats approve the complex process they will use to update the legally binding rules among nations for responding to global health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. GENEVA – The 194-nation World Health Assembly approved a resolution on Friday that halves the two-year period for amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) to take effect down […] Continue reading -> Dispute Over ‘Sexual Orientation’ Delays Adoption of HIV Strategy at World Health Assembly 27/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Despite significant compromises to a draft strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and STIs, conservative World Health Organization (WHO) member states used a debate at the World Health Assembly on Friday to object to the inclusion of such as “sexual orientation”, “sexuality” and “men who have sex with men”. The objections were led by Nigeria, Egypt, […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Launches Initiative to Share Medicines with Low Income Countries 26/05/2022 Editorial team Pfizer will provide all of its current and future patent-protected medicines and vaccines available in the United States and the European Union on a not-for-profit basis to 45 lower-income countries where some 1.5 billion people live. However, critics have questioned whether the announcement has been timed to undermine a possible waiver on intellectual property for […] Continue reading -> Numerous Unknowns and Uncertainties About Monkeypox, WHO Acknowledges 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju The World Health Organization (WHO) doesn’t fully know what is driving the latest monkeypox outbreaks; it doesn’t know the virus’ animal reservoir nor knows what the future holds for the disease. A session at the 75th World Health Assembly that was aimed at enlightening member countries ended up highlighting the existence of knowledge gaps and […] Continue reading -> Noma Survivors Demand that WHO Lists Disease as NTD 25/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A team of health professionals and Noma survivors called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to list the deadly infection of the mouth and face as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) so that it can receive the attention it needs to be eradicated. “We hope that we can bring global attention to this disease […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Outbreak Stokes Stigma and Vaccine Race 23/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Fifteen non-endemic World Health Organisation(WHO) member states have reported 95 confirmed cases of monkeypox between 13-22 May – but the language and imagery used to report the outbreak has raised concerns over the reemergence of disease-related stigma against LGBTI and African members of society. Based on currently available information, the WHO said that cases have […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Dispute Over ‘Sexual Orientation’ Delays Adoption of HIV Strategy at World Health Assembly 27/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Despite significant compromises to a draft strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and STIs, conservative World Health Organization (WHO) member states used a debate at the World Health Assembly on Friday to object to the inclusion of such as “sexual orientation”, “sexuality” and “men who have sex with men”. The objections were led by Nigeria, Egypt, […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Launches Initiative to Share Medicines with Low Income Countries 26/05/2022 Editorial team Pfizer will provide all of its current and future patent-protected medicines and vaccines available in the United States and the European Union on a not-for-profit basis to 45 lower-income countries where some 1.5 billion people live. However, critics have questioned whether the announcement has been timed to undermine a possible waiver on intellectual property for […] Continue reading -> Numerous Unknowns and Uncertainties About Monkeypox, WHO Acknowledges 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju The World Health Organization (WHO) doesn’t fully know what is driving the latest monkeypox outbreaks; it doesn’t know the virus’ animal reservoir nor knows what the future holds for the disease. A session at the 75th World Health Assembly that was aimed at enlightening member countries ended up highlighting the existence of knowledge gaps and […] Continue reading -> Noma Survivors Demand that WHO Lists Disease as NTD 25/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A team of health professionals and Noma survivors called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to list the deadly infection of the mouth and face as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) so that it can receive the attention it needs to be eradicated. “We hope that we can bring global attention to this disease […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Outbreak Stokes Stigma and Vaccine Race 23/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Fifteen non-endemic World Health Organisation(WHO) member states have reported 95 confirmed cases of monkeypox between 13-22 May – but the language and imagery used to report the outbreak has raised concerns over the reemergence of disease-related stigma against LGBTI and African members of society. Based on currently available information, the WHO said that cases have […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Pfizer Launches Initiative to Share Medicines with Low Income Countries 26/05/2022 Editorial team Pfizer will provide all of its current and future patent-protected medicines and vaccines available in the United States and the European Union on a not-for-profit basis to 45 lower-income countries where some 1.5 billion people live. However, critics have questioned whether the announcement has been timed to undermine a possible waiver on intellectual property for […] Continue reading -> Numerous Unknowns and Uncertainties About Monkeypox, WHO Acknowledges 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju The World Health Organization (WHO) doesn’t fully know what is driving the latest monkeypox outbreaks; it doesn’t know the virus’ animal reservoir nor knows what the future holds for the disease. A session at the 75th World Health Assembly that was aimed at enlightening member countries ended up highlighting the existence of knowledge gaps and […] Continue reading -> Noma Survivors Demand that WHO Lists Disease as NTD 25/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A team of health professionals and Noma survivors called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to list the deadly infection of the mouth and face as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) so that it can receive the attention it needs to be eradicated. “We hope that we can bring global attention to this disease […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Outbreak Stokes Stigma and Vaccine Race 23/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Fifteen non-endemic World Health Organisation(WHO) member states have reported 95 confirmed cases of monkeypox between 13-22 May – but the language and imagery used to report the outbreak has raised concerns over the reemergence of disease-related stigma against LGBTI and African members of society. Based on currently available information, the WHO said that cases have […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Numerous Unknowns and Uncertainties About Monkeypox, WHO Acknowledges 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju The World Health Organization (WHO) doesn’t fully know what is driving the latest monkeypox outbreaks; it doesn’t know the virus’ animal reservoir nor knows what the future holds for the disease. A session at the 75th World Health Assembly that was aimed at enlightening member countries ended up highlighting the existence of knowledge gaps and […] Continue reading -> Noma Survivors Demand that WHO Lists Disease as NTD 25/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A team of health professionals and Noma survivors called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to list the deadly infection of the mouth and face as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) so that it can receive the attention it needs to be eradicated. “We hope that we can bring global attention to this disease […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Outbreak Stokes Stigma and Vaccine Race 23/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Fifteen non-endemic World Health Organisation(WHO) member states have reported 95 confirmed cases of monkeypox between 13-22 May – but the language and imagery used to report the outbreak has raised concerns over the reemergence of disease-related stigma against LGBTI and African members of society. Based on currently available information, the WHO said that cases have […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Noma Survivors Demand that WHO Lists Disease as NTD 25/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman A team of health professionals and Noma survivors called on the World Health Organization on Tuesday to list the deadly infection of the mouth and face as a neglected tropical disease (NTD) so that it can receive the attention it needs to be eradicated. “We hope that we can bring global attention to this disease […] Continue reading -> World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Outbreak Stokes Stigma and Vaccine Race 23/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Fifteen non-endemic World Health Organisation(WHO) member states have reported 95 confirmed cases of monkeypox between 13-22 May – but the language and imagery used to report the outbreak has raised concerns over the reemergence of disease-related stigma against LGBTI and African members of society. Based on currently available information, the WHO said that cases have […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
World Badly ‘Unprepared’ for Pandemics 23/05/2022 John Heilprin GENEVA – The world is still not ready to handle pandemics despite all of the international efforts to improve health care in recent years, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned in a wide-ranging opening address to the World Health Assembly’s 194 member nations. The World Health Organization must respond to dozens of global emergencies — cyclones, […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Outbreak Stokes Stigma and Vaccine Race 23/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Fifteen non-endemic World Health Organisation(WHO) member states have reported 95 confirmed cases of monkeypox between 13-22 May – but the language and imagery used to report the outbreak has raised concerns over the reemergence of disease-related stigma against LGBTI and African members of society. Based on currently available information, the WHO said that cases have […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Monkeypox Outbreak Stokes Stigma and Vaccine Race 23/05/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar Fifteen non-endemic World Health Organisation(WHO) member states have reported 95 confirmed cases of monkeypox between 13-22 May – but the language and imagery used to report the outbreak has raised concerns over the reemergence of disease-related stigma against LGBTI and African members of society. Based on currently available information, the WHO said that cases have […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
World Health Assembly Opens Under Health for Peace Banner – But in Shadow of War 22/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & John Heilprin GENEVA – Opening the World Health Assembly under a “health for peace” banner that is this year’s theme, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned WHA member states that achieving ambitious global health goals – from snuffing out COVID-19 to expanding universal health coverage – will be virtually impossible if regional conflicts like ones ongoing in Ukraine, […] 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