WHA Condemns Russian ‘Aggression’ in Ukraine 26/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin The World Health Assembly on Thursday approved a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by 88 votes to 12 – but the 53 abstentions reflected the discomfort of many member states with a debate that polarised the global health body. Russia’s counter-resolution only garnered 15 votes including those of Belarus, Burundi and Eritrea, with 66 […] Continue reading -> Russia’s War in Ukraine Grabs Center Stage in WHA as Delegates Prepare to Vote on Competing Resolutions 26/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA –Russia’s war in Ukraine grabbed centre stage at the World Health Assembly Thursday as delegates prepared to take up competing draft resolutions on Ukraine’s health emergency: one denouncing Russia and supported by Turkey, Ukraine, the United States and all European Union members except for Hungary; the other co-sponsored only by Russia and Syria. Although […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> WHO Leadership Concedes Delays in Acting Against Sexual Misconduct Amid Criticism from UN Rapporteurs 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju & John Heilprin GENEVA – Faced with a chorus of demands for accountability from member nations, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus again pledged greater efforts by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) leadership to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse by its staff and contractors at the World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The discussion followed the recent publication of a […] 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 -> WHO Financing Reform Overwhelmingly Backed 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin In a groundbreaking decision on financing reform, the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolved on Tuesday that half of the world body’s budget will be derived from members’ fees by 2030. That will reduce the World Health Organization’s (WHO) massive reliance on donors. But there was less enthusiasm for revising the International Health Regulations (IHR). The […] Continue reading -> Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Grabs Center Stage in WHA as Delegates Prepare to Vote on Competing Resolutions 26/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA –Russia’s war in Ukraine grabbed centre stage at the World Health Assembly Thursday as delegates prepared to take up competing draft resolutions on Ukraine’s health emergency: one denouncing Russia and supported by Turkey, Ukraine, the United States and all European Union members except for Hungary; the other co-sponsored only by Russia and Syria. Although […] Continue reading -> Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> WHO Leadership Concedes Delays in Acting Against Sexual Misconduct Amid Criticism from UN Rapporteurs 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju & John Heilprin GENEVA – Faced with a chorus of demands for accountability from member nations, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus again pledged greater efforts by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) leadership to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse by its staff and contractors at the World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The discussion followed the recent publication of a […] 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 -> WHO Financing Reform Overwhelmingly Backed 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin In a groundbreaking decision on financing reform, the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolved on Tuesday that half of the world body’s budget will be derived from members’ fees by 2030. That will reduce the World Health Organization’s (WHO) massive reliance on donors. But there was less enthusiasm for revising the International Health Regulations (IHR). The […] Continue reading -> Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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.
Barbados and Mexico Lead Global Efforts to Prevent NCDs by Curbing Unhealthy Food 25/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Barbados recently imposed a 20% tax on sugary drinks, while Mexico, Chile and Uruguay, have introduced warning labels on food packaging to curb unhealthy eating – a key driver of obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mexico also has restricted the marketing of junk food to children, including sports sponsorships as it battles one […] Continue reading -> Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> WHO Leadership Concedes Delays in Acting Against Sexual Misconduct Amid Criticism from UN Rapporteurs 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju & John Heilprin GENEVA – Faced with a chorus of demands for accountability from member nations, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus again pledged greater efforts by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) leadership to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse by its staff and contractors at the World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The discussion followed the recent publication of a […] 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 -> WHO Financing Reform Overwhelmingly Backed 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin In a groundbreaking decision on financing reform, the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolved on Tuesday that half of the world body’s budget will be derived from members’ fees by 2030. That will reduce the World Health Organization’s (WHO) massive reliance on donors. But there was less enthusiasm for revising the International Health Regulations (IHR). The […] Continue reading -> Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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.
Loyce Pace: US ‘Hopeful’ on Reaching Consensus on Reform of International Health Regulations 25/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher GENEVA – Despite pushback Monday from many WHO member states, including the 47-member ‘Africa Group’, Loyce Pace, US Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services remains “hopeful we may reach consensus” on reforming international health emergency rules at the World Health Assembly this week. The proposal backed by Australia, […] Continue reading -> WHO Leadership Concedes Delays in Acting Against Sexual Misconduct Amid Criticism from UN Rapporteurs 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju & John Heilprin GENEVA – Faced with a chorus of demands for accountability from member nations, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus again pledged greater efforts by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) leadership to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse by its staff and contractors at the World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The discussion followed the recent publication of a […] 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 -> WHO Financing Reform Overwhelmingly Backed 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin In a groundbreaking decision on financing reform, the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolved on Tuesday that half of the world body’s budget will be derived from members’ fees by 2030. That will reduce the World Health Organization’s (WHO) massive reliance on donors. But there was less enthusiasm for revising the International Health Regulations (IHR). The […] Continue reading -> Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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.
WHO Leadership Concedes Delays in Acting Against Sexual Misconduct Amid Criticism from UN Rapporteurs 25/05/2022 Paul Adepoju & John Heilprin GENEVA – Faced with a chorus of demands for accountability from member nations, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus again pledged greater efforts by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) leadership to eliminate sexual exploitation and abuse by its staff and contractors at the World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The discussion followed the recent publication of a […] 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 -> WHO Financing Reform Overwhelmingly Backed 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin In a groundbreaking decision on financing reform, the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolved on Tuesday that half of the world body’s budget will be derived from members’ fees by 2030. That will reduce the World Health Organization’s (WHO) massive reliance on donors. But there was less enthusiasm for revising the International Health Regulations (IHR). The […] Continue reading -> Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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 -> WHO Financing Reform Overwhelmingly Backed 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin In a groundbreaking decision on financing reform, the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolved on Tuesday that half of the world body’s budget will be derived from members’ fees by 2030. That will reduce the World Health Organization’s (WHO) massive reliance on donors. But there was less enthusiasm for revising the International Health Regulations (IHR). The […] Continue reading -> Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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 -> WHO Financing Reform Overwhelmingly Backed 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin In a groundbreaking decision on financing reform, the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolved on Tuesday that half of the world body’s budget will be derived from members’ fees by 2030. That will reduce the World Health Organization’s (WHO) massive reliance on donors. But there was less enthusiasm for revising the International Health Regulations (IHR). The […] Continue reading -> Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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.
WHO Financing Reform Overwhelmingly Backed 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan & John Heilprin In a groundbreaking decision on financing reform, the World Health Assembly (WHA) resolved on Tuesday that half of the world body’s budget will be derived from members’ fees by 2030. That will reduce the World Health Organization’s (WHO) massive reliance on donors. But there was less enthusiasm for revising the International Health Regulations (IHR). The […] Continue reading -> Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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.
Tedros Re-elected to Second Five-Year Term 24/05/2022 John Heilprin World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected unopposed to spend another five years at the helm of the UN health agency, after receiving the World Health Assembly’s overwhelming endorsement as a health diplomat fluent in war and a pandemic. Tedros, a former Ethiopian health minister and the first African to […] Continue reading -> Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] 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
Kümmel’s ‘Marathon’ to Ensure Sustainable Financing for WHO Draws to a Close 24/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Björn Kümmel, chair of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on sustainable financing, wants to complete two marathons this year: an actual road race in Berlin – and the adoption of proposals to improve the WHO’s financing at the World Health Assembly (WHA) currently in session. For 18 months, Germany’s Kümmel has steered discussions […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts