Explore “Health: A Political Choice” – A New Publication On Delivering UHC 27/06/2019 Editorial team Click here, or on the image below, to explore the new publication. Continue reading -> Major R&D Funding Needed To Reach 2030 Goal For Ending TB Epidemic 17/06/2019 Catherine Saez Nine months after a historic high-level UN meeting where countries pledged to end the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2030, a chronic lack of R&D financing jeopardises that ambitious goal, said expert panelists at a briefing on the TB R&D landscape last week in Geneva, hosted by South Africa’s Permanent Mission to the UN. While there […] Continue reading -> Knowledge Portal On Innovation And Access To Medicines 14/06/2019 Editorial team Click here or on the image below to be redirected to the Knowledge Portal. Continue reading -> New Resource Gateway Launched On Innovation & Access To Medicines 14/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new Knowledge Portal that aims to ease policymakers’ access to reliable information about themes in medicines access, pricing and pharma innovation was launched today by the Global Health Centre of Geneva’s Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. The Portal currently covers some 17 topics grouped under three broad themes – Pricing, Intellectual Property […] Continue reading -> Price Transparency In Medicines Markets – Scrutinizing Evidence Behind The Claims 24/05/2019 Editorial team As the debate over a draft resolution supporting greater price transparency for medicines in national and global markets intensifies, with closed-door consultations among countries at the 72nd World Health Assembly continuing late into the night, Health Policy Watch continues to feature diverse “Inside Views” on this charged issue. Here, Suerie Moon, MPA PhD, faculty member […] Continue reading -> Five Billion People Still At Risk From Industrial Trans Fat Exposure 23/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 28 WHO member states, representing 31 percent of the global population, have moved to restrict or ban the use of health-harmful industrial trans fats (TFAs) in food products – but that leaves two-thirds of the world’s population still exposed to risks from TFAs that kill approximately half a million people a year. Image Credits: […] 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 -> Digital Health Revolution Needs Change Of Mindset 22/05/2019 Catherine Saez A side event yesterday on the margins of the World Health Assembly launched two new digital health initiatives, while a panel of speakers from government, industry and civil society described how the digital health revolution can help achieve universal health coverage. Image Credits: PATH, G20 Health & Development Partnership. 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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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.
Major R&D Funding Needed To Reach 2030 Goal For Ending TB Epidemic 17/06/2019 Catherine Saez Nine months after a historic high-level UN meeting where countries pledged to end the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2030, a chronic lack of R&D financing jeopardises that ambitious goal, said expert panelists at a briefing on the TB R&D landscape last week in Geneva, hosted by South Africa’s Permanent Mission to the UN. While there […] Continue reading -> Knowledge Portal On Innovation And Access To Medicines 14/06/2019 Editorial team Click here or on the image below to be redirected to the Knowledge Portal. Continue reading -> New Resource Gateway Launched On Innovation & Access To Medicines 14/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new Knowledge Portal that aims to ease policymakers’ access to reliable information about themes in medicines access, pricing and pharma innovation was launched today by the Global Health Centre of Geneva’s Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. The Portal currently covers some 17 topics grouped under three broad themes – Pricing, Intellectual Property […] Continue reading -> Price Transparency In Medicines Markets – Scrutinizing Evidence Behind The Claims 24/05/2019 Editorial team As the debate over a draft resolution supporting greater price transparency for medicines in national and global markets intensifies, with closed-door consultations among countries at the 72nd World Health Assembly continuing late into the night, Health Policy Watch continues to feature diverse “Inside Views” on this charged issue. Here, Suerie Moon, MPA PhD, faculty member […] Continue reading -> Five Billion People Still At Risk From Industrial Trans Fat Exposure 23/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 28 WHO member states, representing 31 percent of the global population, have moved to restrict or ban the use of health-harmful industrial trans fats (TFAs) in food products – but that leaves two-thirds of the world’s population still exposed to risks from TFAs that kill approximately half a million people a year. Image Credits: […] 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 -> Digital Health Revolution Needs Change Of Mindset 22/05/2019 Catherine Saez A side event yesterday on the margins of the World Health Assembly launched two new digital health initiatives, while a panel of speakers from government, industry and civil society described how the digital health revolution can help achieve universal health coverage. Image Credits: PATH, G20 Health & Development Partnership. 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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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.
Knowledge Portal On Innovation And Access To Medicines 14/06/2019 Editorial team Click here or on the image below to be redirected to the Knowledge Portal. Continue reading -> New Resource Gateway Launched On Innovation & Access To Medicines 14/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new Knowledge Portal that aims to ease policymakers’ access to reliable information about themes in medicines access, pricing and pharma innovation was launched today by the Global Health Centre of Geneva’s Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. The Portal currently covers some 17 topics grouped under three broad themes – Pricing, Intellectual Property […] Continue reading -> Price Transparency In Medicines Markets – Scrutinizing Evidence Behind The Claims 24/05/2019 Editorial team As the debate over a draft resolution supporting greater price transparency for medicines in national and global markets intensifies, with closed-door consultations among countries at the 72nd World Health Assembly continuing late into the night, Health Policy Watch continues to feature diverse “Inside Views” on this charged issue. Here, Suerie Moon, MPA PhD, faculty member […] Continue reading -> Five Billion People Still At Risk From Industrial Trans Fat Exposure 23/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 28 WHO member states, representing 31 percent of the global population, have moved to restrict or ban the use of health-harmful industrial trans fats (TFAs) in food products – but that leaves two-thirds of the world’s population still exposed to risks from TFAs that kill approximately half a million people a year. Image Credits: […] 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 -> Digital Health Revolution Needs Change Of Mindset 22/05/2019 Catherine Saez A side event yesterday on the margins of the World Health Assembly launched two new digital health initiatives, while a panel of speakers from government, industry and civil society described how the digital health revolution can help achieve universal health coverage. Image Credits: PATH, G20 Health & Development Partnership. 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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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.
New Resource Gateway Launched On Innovation & Access To Medicines 14/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new Knowledge Portal that aims to ease policymakers’ access to reliable information about themes in medicines access, pricing and pharma innovation was launched today by the Global Health Centre of Geneva’s Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. The Portal currently covers some 17 topics grouped under three broad themes – Pricing, Intellectual Property […] Continue reading -> Price Transparency In Medicines Markets – Scrutinizing Evidence Behind The Claims 24/05/2019 Editorial team As the debate over a draft resolution supporting greater price transparency for medicines in national and global markets intensifies, with closed-door consultations among countries at the 72nd World Health Assembly continuing late into the night, Health Policy Watch continues to feature diverse “Inside Views” on this charged issue. Here, Suerie Moon, MPA PhD, faculty member […] Continue reading -> Five Billion People Still At Risk From Industrial Trans Fat Exposure 23/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 28 WHO member states, representing 31 percent of the global population, have moved to restrict or ban the use of health-harmful industrial trans fats (TFAs) in food products – but that leaves two-thirds of the world’s population still exposed to risks from TFAs that kill approximately half a million people a year. Image Credits: […] 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 -> Digital Health Revolution Needs Change Of Mindset 22/05/2019 Catherine Saez A side event yesterday on the margins of the World Health Assembly launched two new digital health initiatives, while a panel of speakers from government, industry and civil society described how the digital health revolution can help achieve universal health coverage. Image Credits: PATH, G20 Health & Development Partnership. 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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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.
Price Transparency In Medicines Markets – Scrutinizing Evidence Behind The Claims 24/05/2019 Editorial team As the debate over a draft resolution supporting greater price transparency for medicines in national and global markets intensifies, with closed-door consultations among countries at the 72nd World Health Assembly continuing late into the night, Health Policy Watch continues to feature diverse “Inside Views” on this charged issue. Here, Suerie Moon, MPA PhD, faculty member […] Continue reading -> Five Billion People Still At Risk From Industrial Trans Fat Exposure 23/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 28 WHO member states, representing 31 percent of the global population, have moved to restrict or ban the use of health-harmful industrial trans fats (TFAs) in food products – but that leaves two-thirds of the world’s population still exposed to risks from TFAs that kill approximately half a million people a year. Image Credits: […] 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 -> Digital Health Revolution Needs Change Of Mindset 22/05/2019 Catherine Saez A side event yesterday on the margins of the World Health Assembly launched two new digital health initiatives, while a panel of speakers from government, industry and civil society described how the digital health revolution can help achieve universal health coverage. Image Credits: PATH, G20 Health & Development Partnership. 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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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.
Five Billion People Still At Risk From Industrial Trans Fat Exposure 23/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 28 WHO member states, representing 31 percent of the global population, have moved to restrict or ban the use of health-harmful industrial trans fats (TFAs) in food products – but that leaves two-thirds of the world’s population still exposed to risks from TFAs that kill approximately half a million people a year. Image Credits: […] 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 -> Digital Health Revolution Needs Change Of Mindset 22/05/2019 Catherine Saez A side event yesterday on the margins of the World Health Assembly launched two new digital health initiatives, while a panel of speakers from government, industry and civil society described how the digital health revolution can help achieve universal health coverage. Image Credits: PATH, G20 Health & Development Partnership. 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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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.
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 -> Digital Health Revolution Needs Change Of Mindset 22/05/2019 Catherine Saez A side event yesterday on the margins of the World Health Assembly launched two new digital health initiatives, while a panel of speakers from government, industry and civil society described how the digital health revolution can help achieve universal health coverage. Image Credits: PATH, G20 Health & Development Partnership. 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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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.
Digital Health Revolution Needs Change Of Mindset 22/05/2019 Catherine Saez A side event yesterday on the margins of the World Health Assembly launched two new digital health initiatives, while a panel of speakers from government, industry and civil society described how the digital health revolution can help achieve universal health coverage. Image Credits: PATH, G20 Health & Development Partnership. 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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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.
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 -> Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. 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
Loss Of Biodiversity In Nature: “A Truly Global, Generational Threat To Human Well-Being” 07/05/2019 David Branigan Loss of biodiversity around the world is happening at an unprecedented rate, damaging ecosystems and threatening grave impacts to human well-being, a new landmark report warns. But it’s not too late to make a difference, it says, through transformative, system-wide change across technological, economic and social factors. Image Credits: IPBES/Yildiz Aumeeruddy-Thomas, IPBES. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts