Dr Tedros Calls On Member States To Step Up Political Leadership & Investment For Health Impact 20/05/2019 David Branigan Health is about political leadership, partnership and people, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said today in his opening address of the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, adding that these three priorities must guide discussions not only this week, but throughout the next year. Image Credits: WHO/Laurent Cipriani. Continue reading -> Several Ministers Of Health Speak Up For Drug Market Transparency, Lower Prices At WHA Side Event 20/05/2019 Catherine Saez The room holding the high-level side event on transparency of pharmaceutical product markets was overflowing today – with dozens of people standing to hear the speakers – many of them ministers of health, reflecting the importance of the topic at the 72nd World Health Assembly. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> G7 Countries Prioritise Primary Health Care At Health Ministers’ Meeting In Paris 17/05/2019 David Branigan Health Ministers from G7 countries wrapped up a two-day meeting today in Paris that focused on strengthening primary health care, health inequalities for developing countries and the elimination of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Image Credits: G7 France. Continue reading -> UNAIDS Calls On Countries To Change Laws That Hinder Access To Health For LGBTI People 16/05/2019 David Branigan UNAIDS calls on all countries to remove laws that discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, and to enact laws that protect them, in order to ensure that all people have full access to health services for HIV/AIDS. Image Credits: UNAIDS. Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. Continue reading -> WHO Launches Health Product Profile Directory To Stimulate New Drug Research 16/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization has launched an online Health Product Profile Directory to guide the development of new health products for which there are limited markets or incentives for research and development. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> UNAIDS And LGBT Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Study On Happiness 14/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A new open-access study on quality of life among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals has been launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS) and the LGBT Foundation – and members of those communities are being invited to complete a 12-minute survey. Continue reading -> WHO Releases Draft Guidance On Labelling For Healthy Foods 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has released a set of draft “guiding principles” on front-of-label food packaging that would provide stronger indications to consumers of the healthy or unhealthy components in packaged and processed foods. Continue reading -> A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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 Ministers Of Health Speak Up For Drug Market Transparency, Lower Prices At WHA Side Event 20/05/2019 Catherine Saez The room holding the high-level side event on transparency of pharmaceutical product markets was overflowing today – with dozens of people standing to hear the speakers – many of them ministers of health, reflecting the importance of the topic at the 72nd World Health Assembly. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> G7 Countries Prioritise Primary Health Care At Health Ministers’ Meeting In Paris 17/05/2019 David Branigan Health Ministers from G7 countries wrapped up a two-day meeting today in Paris that focused on strengthening primary health care, health inequalities for developing countries and the elimination of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Image Credits: G7 France. Continue reading -> UNAIDS Calls On Countries To Change Laws That Hinder Access To Health For LGBTI People 16/05/2019 David Branigan UNAIDS calls on all countries to remove laws that discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, and to enact laws that protect them, in order to ensure that all people have full access to health services for HIV/AIDS. Image Credits: UNAIDS. Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. Continue reading -> WHO Launches Health Product Profile Directory To Stimulate New Drug Research 16/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization has launched an online Health Product Profile Directory to guide the development of new health products for which there are limited markets or incentives for research and development. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> UNAIDS And LGBT Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Study On Happiness 14/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A new open-access study on quality of life among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals has been launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS) and the LGBT Foundation – and members of those communities are being invited to complete a 12-minute survey. Continue reading -> WHO Releases Draft Guidance On Labelling For Healthy Foods 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has released a set of draft “guiding principles” on front-of-label food packaging that would provide stronger indications to consumers of the healthy or unhealthy components in packaged and processed foods. Continue reading -> A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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
G7 Countries Prioritise Primary Health Care At Health Ministers’ Meeting In Paris 17/05/2019 David Branigan Health Ministers from G7 countries wrapped up a two-day meeting today in Paris that focused on strengthening primary health care, health inequalities for developing countries and the elimination of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Image Credits: G7 France. Continue reading -> UNAIDS Calls On Countries To Change Laws That Hinder Access To Health For LGBTI People 16/05/2019 David Branigan UNAIDS calls on all countries to remove laws that discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, and to enact laws that protect them, in order to ensure that all people have full access to health services for HIV/AIDS. Image Credits: UNAIDS. Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. Continue reading -> WHO Launches Health Product Profile Directory To Stimulate New Drug Research 16/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization has launched an online Health Product Profile Directory to guide the development of new health products for which there are limited markets or incentives for research and development. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> UNAIDS And LGBT Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Study On Happiness 14/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A new open-access study on quality of life among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals has been launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS) and the LGBT Foundation – and members of those communities are being invited to complete a 12-minute survey. Continue reading -> WHO Releases Draft Guidance On Labelling For Healthy Foods 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has released a set of draft “guiding principles” on front-of-label food packaging that would provide stronger indications to consumers of the healthy or unhealthy components in packaged and processed foods. Continue reading -> A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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
UNAIDS Calls On Countries To Change Laws That Hinder Access To Health For LGBTI People 16/05/2019 David Branigan UNAIDS calls on all countries to remove laws that discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, and to enact laws that protect them, in order to ensure that all people have full access to health services for HIV/AIDS. Image Credits: UNAIDS. Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. Continue reading -> WHO Launches Health Product Profile Directory To Stimulate New Drug Research 16/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization has launched an online Health Product Profile Directory to guide the development of new health products for which there are limited markets or incentives for research and development. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> UNAIDS And LGBT Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Study On Happiness 14/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A new open-access study on quality of life among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals has been launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS) and the LGBT Foundation – and members of those communities are being invited to complete a 12-minute survey. Continue reading -> WHO Releases Draft Guidance On Labelling For Healthy Foods 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has released a set of draft “guiding principles” on front-of-label food packaging that would provide stronger indications to consumers of the healthy or unhealthy components in packaged and processed foods. Continue reading -> A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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
To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. Continue reading -> WHO Launches Health Product Profile Directory To Stimulate New Drug Research 16/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization has launched an online Health Product Profile Directory to guide the development of new health products for which there are limited markets or incentives for research and development. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> UNAIDS And LGBT Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Study On Happiness 14/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A new open-access study on quality of life among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals has been launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS) and the LGBT Foundation – and members of those communities are being invited to complete a 12-minute survey. Continue reading -> WHO Releases Draft Guidance On Labelling For Healthy Foods 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has released a set of draft “guiding principles” on front-of-label food packaging that would provide stronger indications to consumers of the healthy or unhealthy components in packaged and processed foods. Continue reading -> A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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 Launches Health Product Profile Directory To Stimulate New Drug Research 16/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization has launched an online Health Product Profile Directory to guide the development of new health products for which there are limited markets or incentives for research and development. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> UNAIDS And LGBT Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Study On Happiness 14/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A new open-access study on quality of life among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals has been launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS) and the LGBT Foundation – and members of those communities are being invited to complete a 12-minute survey. Continue reading -> WHO Releases Draft Guidance On Labelling For Healthy Foods 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has released a set of draft “guiding principles” on front-of-label food packaging that would provide stronger indications to consumers of the healthy or unhealthy components in packaged and processed foods. Continue reading -> A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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
UNAIDS And LGBT Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Study On Happiness 14/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A new open-access study on quality of life among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals has been launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS) and the LGBT Foundation – and members of those communities are being invited to complete a 12-minute survey. Continue reading -> WHO Releases Draft Guidance On Labelling For Healthy Foods 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has released a set of draft “guiding principles” on front-of-label food packaging that would provide stronger indications to consumers of the healthy or unhealthy components in packaged and processed foods. Continue reading -> A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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 Releases Draft Guidance On Labelling For Healthy Foods 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has released a set of draft “guiding principles” on front-of-label food packaging that would provide stronger indications to consumers of the healthy or unhealthy components in packaged and processed foods. Continue reading -> A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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
A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces Dementia Risks, Say New WHO Guidelines 14/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines on this widespread condition, issued by the World Health Organization today. Continue reading -> Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. 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
Health Policy Watch Makes Latest Text Of WHO Transparency Resolution Open Access 13/05/2019 William New Health Policy Watch is publishing in an open-access format the latest draft of the World Health Assembly resolution on transparency of drug costs. The new draft, now available to all, reflects changes from the 10 May closed-door informal negotiations at the WHO, and shows progress toward compromise among member states. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts