Medicine Prices: Secrecy Of R&D Costs Remains Issue In Near-Final World Health Assembly Resolution 26/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The latest working draft World Health Assembly resolution calling for game-changing public disclosure of the prices paid for medicines, vaccines and other health products by countries and health systems shows a broad coalition of countries from Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia forming around the compromise draft. The draft, obtained Sunday by Health Policy Watch, […] Continue reading -> Medicine Prices – Delegates Near Agreement On Softer Resolution For Disclosure 26/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After a grueling 34 hours of nearly non-stop negotiations, World Health Assembly delegates appeared to be close to a final agreement Saturday evening on a resolution supporting more systematic disclosure of prices for medicines purchased and sold on national and global markets; a “drafting group” is expected to reconvene Monday morning to put the finishing […] Continue reading -> Future Of Drug Pricing Resolution Hangs In Balance At World Health Assembly 23/05/2019 Catherine Saez The fate of a potentially game-changing World Health Assembly resolution that would support greater national and global transparency in drug pricing remained in the balance today as the country co-sponsors tabled a resolution riddled with comments and caveats, and a “drafting group” was urgently formed to huddle on ways to move forward on a compromise […] Continue reading -> How transparency of the costs of clinical trials will improve policy making 23/05/2019 Editorial team [Re-posted from Knowledge Ecology International.] By James Love, Director of Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) – 22 May 2019 Perhaps the toughest issue in the 72nd World Health Assembly negotiations on a WHO transparency resolution concerns the proposal to require public reporting of the costs of each clinical trial undertaken for development of drugs, vaccines, cell- […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Does More Damage Than Previously Understood, Leading To Chronic Health Impacts 22/05/2019 David Branigan Air pollution is doing more damage than previously understood, causing a range of chronic health impacts that go even beyond the annual 7 million deaths estimated by the WHO, said panelists yesterday at a World Health Assembly (WHA) side event, Every Breath Can Do Damage: The Urgency of Air Pollution Action. Image Credits: Vital Strategies. Continue reading -> Several Developed Countries Want To “Derail” Transparency Resolution – Civil Society Groups Say 10/05/2019 David Branigan More than 100 civil society organisations and health experts signed on to an open letter yesterday calling out Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the UK and Australia, along with Austria and the United States, as wanting to “derail” and “weaken” the transparency resolution on drug prices and R&D costs. Image Credits: CDDEP. Continue reading -> New Text Of Italian Transparency Proposal Shows North-South Divide Emerging 08/05/2019 David Branigan A new draft text from an informal consultation at the World Health Organization yesterday shows a North-South divide emerging as member states made changes to the proposed resolution on the transparency of drug prices and the costs of research and development (R&D), brought forward by Italy earlier this year, that is slated for discussion at […] Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Medicines Pricing: Detailed Info On Findings 02/05/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization held an information session with member states and non-state actors last week to present the detailed findings of its 2018 report on cancer medicines pricing. It then posted the 72 detailed slides from the information session on its website. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. 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Medicine Prices – Delegates Near Agreement On Softer Resolution For Disclosure 26/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After a grueling 34 hours of nearly non-stop negotiations, World Health Assembly delegates appeared to be close to a final agreement Saturday evening on a resolution supporting more systematic disclosure of prices for medicines purchased and sold on national and global markets; a “drafting group” is expected to reconvene Monday morning to put the finishing […] Continue reading -> Future Of Drug Pricing Resolution Hangs In Balance At World Health Assembly 23/05/2019 Catherine Saez The fate of a potentially game-changing World Health Assembly resolution that would support greater national and global transparency in drug pricing remained in the balance today as the country co-sponsors tabled a resolution riddled with comments and caveats, and a “drafting group” was urgently formed to huddle on ways to move forward on a compromise […] Continue reading -> How transparency of the costs of clinical trials will improve policy making 23/05/2019 Editorial team [Re-posted from Knowledge Ecology International.] By James Love, Director of Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) – 22 May 2019 Perhaps the toughest issue in the 72nd World Health Assembly negotiations on a WHO transparency resolution concerns the proposal to require public reporting of the costs of each clinical trial undertaken for development of drugs, vaccines, cell- […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Does More Damage Than Previously Understood, Leading To Chronic Health Impacts 22/05/2019 David Branigan Air pollution is doing more damage than previously understood, causing a range of chronic health impacts that go even beyond the annual 7 million deaths estimated by the WHO, said panelists yesterday at a World Health Assembly (WHA) side event, Every Breath Can Do Damage: The Urgency of Air Pollution Action. Image Credits: Vital Strategies. Continue reading -> Several Developed Countries Want To “Derail” Transparency Resolution – Civil Society Groups Say 10/05/2019 David Branigan More than 100 civil society organisations and health experts signed on to an open letter yesterday calling out Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the UK and Australia, along with Austria and the United States, as wanting to “derail” and “weaken” the transparency resolution on drug prices and R&D costs. Image Credits: CDDEP. Continue reading -> New Text Of Italian Transparency Proposal Shows North-South Divide Emerging 08/05/2019 David Branigan A new draft text from an informal consultation at the World Health Organization yesterday shows a North-South divide emerging as member states made changes to the proposed resolution on the transparency of drug prices and the costs of research and development (R&D), brought forward by Italy earlier this year, that is slated for discussion at […] Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Medicines Pricing: Detailed Info On Findings 02/05/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization held an information session with member states and non-state actors last week to present the detailed findings of its 2018 report on cancer medicines pricing. It then posted the 72 detailed slides from the information session on its website. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] 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
Future Of Drug Pricing Resolution Hangs In Balance At World Health Assembly 23/05/2019 Catherine Saez The fate of a potentially game-changing World Health Assembly resolution that would support greater national and global transparency in drug pricing remained in the balance today as the country co-sponsors tabled a resolution riddled with comments and caveats, and a “drafting group” was urgently formed to huddle on ways to move forward on a compromise […] Continue reading -> How transparency of the costs of clinical trials will improve policy making 23/05/2019 Editorial team [Re-posted from Knowledge Ecology International.] By James Love, Director of Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) – 22 May 2019 Perhaps the toughest issue in the 72nd World Health Assembly negotiations on a WHO transparency resolution concerns the proposal to require public reporting of the costs of each clinical trial undertaken for development of drugs, vaccines, cell- […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Does More Damage Than Previously Understood, Leading To Chronic Health Impacts 22/05/2019 David Branigan Air pollution is doing more damage than previously understood, causing a range of chronic health impacts that go even beyond the annual 7 million deaths estimated by the WHO, said panelists yesterday at a World Health Assembly (WHA) side event, Every Breath Can Do Damage: The Urgency of Air Pollution Action. Image Credits: Vital Strategies. Continue reading -> Several Developed Countries Want To “Derail” Transparency Resolution – Civil Society Groups Say 10/05/2019 David Branigan More than 100 civil society organisations and health experts signed on to an open letter yesterday calling out Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the UK and Australia, along with Austria and the United States, as wanting to “derail” and “weaken” the transparency resolution on drug prices and R&D costs. Image Credits: CDDEP. Continue reading -> New Text Of Italian Transparency Proposal Shows North-South Divide Emerging 08/05/2019 David Branigan A new draft text from an informal consultation at the World Health Organization yesterday shows a North-South divide emerging as member states made changes to the proposed resolution on the transparency of drug prices and the costs of research and development (R&D), brought forward by Italy earlier this year, that is slated for discussion at […] Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Medicines Pricing: Detailed Info On Findings 02/05/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization held an information session with member states and non-state actors last week to present the detailed findings of its 2018 report on cancer medicines pricing. It then posted the 72 detailed slides from the information session on its website. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] 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
How transparency of the costs of clinical trials will improve policy making 23/05/2019 Editorial team [Re-posted from Knowledge Ecology International.] By James Love, Director of Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) – 22 May 2019 Perhaps the toughest issue in the 72nd World Health Assembly negotiations on a WHO transparency resolution concerns the proposal to require public reporting of the costs of each clinical trial undertaken for development of drugs, vaccines, cell- […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Does More Damage Than Previously Understood, Leading To Chronic Health Impacts 22/05/2019 David Branigan Air pollution is doing more damage than previously understood, causing a range of chronic health impacts that go even beyond the annual 7 million deaths estimated by the WHO, said panelists yesterday at a World Health Assembly (WHA) side event, Every Breath Can Do Damage: The Urgency of Air Pollution Action. Image Credits: Vital Strategies. Continue reading -> Several Developed Countries Want To “Derail” Transparency Resolution – Civil Society Groups Say 10/05/2019 David Branigan More than 100 civil society organisations and health experts signed on to an open letter yesterday calling out Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the UK and Australia, along with Austria and the United States, as wanting to “derail” and “weaken” the transparency resolution on drug prices and R&D costs. Image Credits: CDDEP. Continue reading -> New Text Of Italian Transparency Proposal Shows North-South Divide Emerging 08/05/2019 David Branigan A new draft text from an informal consultation at the World Health Organization yesterday shows a North-South divide emerging as member states made changes to the proposed resolution on the transparency of drug prices and the costs of research and development (R&D), brought forward by Italy earlier this year, that is slated for discussion at […] Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Medicines Pricing: Detailed Info On Findings 02/05/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization held an information session with member states and non-state actors last week to present the detailed findings of its 2018 report on cancer medicines pricing. It then posted the 72 detailed slides from the information session on its website. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] 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
Air Pollution Does More Damage Than Previously Understood, Leading To Chronic Health Impacts 22/05/2019 David Branigan Air pollution is doing more damage than previously understood, causing a range of chronic health impacts that go even beyond the annual 7 million deaths estimated by the WHO, said panelists yesterday at a World Health Assembly (WHA) side event, Every Breath Can Do Damage: The Urgency of Air Pollution Action. Image Credits: Vital Strategies. Continue reading -> Several Developed Countries Want To “Derail” Transparency Resolution – Civil Society Groups Say 10/05/2019 David Branigan More than 100 civil society organisations and health experts signed on to an open letter yesterday calling out Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the UK and Australia, along with Austria and the United States, as wanting to “derail” and “weaken” the transparency resolution on drug prices and R&D costs. Image Credits: CDDEP. Continue reading -> New Text Of Italian Transparency Proposal Shows North-South Divide Emerging 08/05/2019 David Branigan A new draft text from an informal consultation at the World Health Organization yesterday shows a North-South divide emerging as member states made changes to the proposed resolution on the transparency of drug prices and the costs of research and development (R&D), brought forward by Italy earlier this year, that is slated for discussion at […] Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Medicines Pricing: Detailed Info On Findings 02/05/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization held an information session with member states and non-state actors last week to present the detailed findings of its 2018 report on cancer medicines pricing. It then posted the 72 detailed slides from the information session on its website. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] 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
Several Developed Countries Want To “Derail” Transparency Resolution – Civil Society Groups Say 10/05/2019 David Branigan More than 100 civil society organisations and health experts signed on to an open letter yesterday calling out Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the UK and Australia, along with Austria and the United States, as wanting to “derail” and “weaken” the transparency resolution on drug prices and R&D costs. Image Credits: CDDEP. Continue reading -> New Text Of Italian Transparency Proposal Shows North-South Divide Emerging 08/05/2019 David Branigan A new draft text from an informal consultation at the World Health Organization yesterday shows a North-South divide emerging as member states made changes to the proposed resolution on the transparency of drug prices and the costs of research and development (R&D), brought forward by Italy earlier this year, that is slated for discussion at […] Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Medicines Pricing: Detailed Info On Findings 02/05/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization held an information session with member states and non-state actors last week to present the detailed findings of its 2018 report on cancer medicines pricing. It then posted the 72 detailed slides from the information session on its website. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] 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
New Text Of Italian Transparency Proposal Shows North-South Divide Emerging 08/05/2019 David Branigan A new draft text from an informal consultation at the World Health Organization yesterday shows a North-South divide emerging as member states made changes to the proposed resolution on the transparency of drug prices and the costs of research and development (R&D), brought forward by Italy earlier this year, that is slated for discussion at […] Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Medicines Pricing: Detailed Info On Findings 02/05/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization held an information session with member states and non-state actors last week to present the detailed findings of its 2018 report on cancer medicines pricing. It then posted the 72 detailed slides from the information session on its website. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHO Report On Cancer Medicines Pricing: Detailed Info On Findings 02/05/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization held an information session with member states and non-state actors last week to present the detailed findings of its 2018 report on cancer medicines pricing. It then posted the 72 detailed slides from the information session on its website. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] 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
Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] 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
Human Rights, Inclusiveness – Key Themes At UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting On UHC 30/04/2019 David Branigan New York – Strengthening references to sexual and reproductive health and rights, marginalised people, and public-private partnerships that ensure rights and inclusion, were among the core proposals pitched yesterday at a United Nations multi-stakeholder meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), involving representatives of government, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. The milestone meeting […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts