Achieving Health Equity Is Restricted By Politicians’ Reluctance To Act Upon Science 19/11/2020 Paul Adepoju The current power dynamics in global health are a barrier to achieving health equity, partly because too many high-profile politicians are simply reluctant to listen to, or act upon, scientific evidence, and partly because of countries and institutions that wield disproportionate influence in today’s global health architecture aren’t willing to relinquish their power: a left-over […] Continue reading -> Women Health Workers As Designers And Innovators Of Digital Health Technologies 17/11/2020 J Hacker Women must be exposed to digital technology as both users and innovators – in order to fashion and expand AI designs that meet the needs of hard-to-reach populations, said experts at a Geneva Health Forum. Speaking at the session ‘How Can The World Advance Towards AI Maturity In Health?’ on Monday, Roopa Dhatt, executive director […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID Vaccine Is 95% Effective – Independent NIH-Appointed Board Assessment – Higher Storage Temperature Make It Even Better News 16/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna’s mRNA vaccine candidate has had a vaccine efficacy of 94.5%, the company announced today. unveiling the stunning, initial analysis of Phase 3 clinical trial results by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board, appointed by the US National Institutes of Health. And news that the vaccine can be stored at 2° to 8°C (36° to […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] Continue reading -> $US 300 Million In New COVID-19 Funding Initiatives Rushed Out By Gates, France & European Commission 12/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A series of new COVID-19 drug and vaccine funding commitments worth just over US$300 million were announced on Thursday by the Gates Foundation, France and the European Commission – amidst a quickening pace of anticipation that at least one, if not two, COVID-19 vaccines may soon become available. Appearing at the Paris Peace Forum, Melinda […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Puts Aside Rivalry Over Taiwan To Move Ahead On WHO Reform And COVID-19 Pandemic Agendas 09/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Health Assembly members set aside the contentious issue of restoring Taiwan’s observer status at the member state forum – to focus on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and linked to that WHO reform. That was despite a growing push by the United States, backed by Europe and their western Pacific allies for […] Continue reading -> WHO Seeks To Allay Fears About Threat To Vaccine R&D From COVID-19 Virus Mutation Found Among Mink 06/11/2020 J Hacker & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is so far no evidence that the outbreak of mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus strains exploding in Danish mink farms threaten the development of a successful COVID-19 vaccine, said top World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Friday. More than 200 mink farms in Denmark have reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, prompting Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, […] Continue reading -> COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] 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. 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Women Health Workers As Designers And Innovators Of Digital Health Technologies 17/11/2020 J Hacker Women must be exposed to digital technology as both users and innovators – in order to fashion and expand AI designs that meet the needs of hard-to-reach populations, said experts at a Geneva Health Forum. Speaking at the session ‘How Can The World Advance Towards AI Maturity In Health?’ on Monday, Roopa Dhatt, executive director […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID Vaccine Is 95% Effective – Independent NIH-Appointed Board Assessment – Higher Storage Temperature Make It Even Better News 16/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna’s mRNA vaccine candidate has had a vaccine efficacy of 94.5%, the company announced today. unveiling the stunning, initial analysis of Phase 3 clinical trial results by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board, appointed by the US National Institutes of Health. And news that the vaccine can be stored at 2° to 8°C (36° to […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] Continue reading -> $US 300 Million In New COVID-19 Funding Initiatives Rushed Out By Gates, France & European Commission 12/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A series of new COVID-19 drug and vaccine funding commitments worth just over US$300 million were announced on Thursday by the Gates Foundation, France and the European Commission – amidst a quickening pace of anticipation that at least one, if not two, COVID-19 vaccines may soon become available. Appearing at the Paris Peace Forum, Melinda […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Puts Aside Rivalry Over Taiwan To Move Ahead On WHO Reform And COVID-19 Pandemic Agendas 09/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Health Assembly members set aside the contentious issue of restoring Taiwan’s observer status at the member state forum – to focus on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and linked to that WHO reform. That was despite a growing push by the United States, backed by Europe and their western Pacific allies for […] Continue reading -> WHO Seeks To Allay Fears About Threat To Vaccine R&D From COVID-19 Virus Mutation Found Among Mink 06/11/2020 J Hacker & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is so far no evidence that the outbreak of mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus strains exploding in Danish mink farms threaten the development of a successful COVID-19 vaccine, said top World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Friday. More than 200 mink farms in Denmark have reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, prompting Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, […] Continue reading -> COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] 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. 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Moderna’s COVID Vaccine Is 95% Effective – Independent NIH-Appointed Board Assessment – Higher Storage Temperature Make It Even Better News 16/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Moderna’s mRNA vaccine candidate has had a vaccine efficacy of 94.5%, the company announced today. unveiling the stunning, initial analysis of Phase 3 clinical trial results by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board, appointed by the US National Institutes of Health. And news that the vaccine can be stored at 2° to 8°C (36° to […] Continue reading -> Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] Continue reading -> $US 300 Million In New COVID-19 Funding Initiatives Rushed Out By Gates, France & European Commission 12/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A series of new COVID-19 drug and vaccine funding commitments worth just over US$300 million were announced on Thursday by the Gates Foundation, France and the European Commission – amidst a quickening pace of anticipation that at least one, if not two, COVID-19 vaccines may soon become available. Appearing at the Paris Peace Forum, Melinda […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Puts Aside Rivalry Over Taiwan To Move Ahead On WHO Reform And COVID-19 Pandemic Agendas 09/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Health Assembly members set aside the contentious issue of restoring Taiwan’s observer status at the member state forum – to focus on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and linked to that WHO reform. That was despite a growing push by the United States, backed by Europe and their western Pacific allies for […] Continue reading -> WHO Seeks To Allay Fears About Threat To Vaccine R&D From COVID-19 Virus Mutation Found Among Mink 06/11/2020 J Hacker & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is so far no evidence that the outbreak of mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus strains exploding in Danish mink farms threaten the development of a successful COVID-19 vaccine, said top World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Friday. More than 200 mink farms in Denmark have reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, prompting Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, […] Continue reading -> COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] 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.
Increase In Africa’s COVID-19 Infections Not A ‘Second Wave’, Experts Say 13/11/2020 Maina Waruru Experts are reluctant to name the increase in COVID-19 cases in African countries a second wave, following lockdown relaxations in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and Uganda. It is argued that the disease has so far mostly been an urban outbreak in Africa, and what is now being observed is an increasing spread in rural […] Continue reading -> WHO Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] Continue reading -> $US 300 Million In New COVID-19 Funding Initiatives Rushed Out By Gates, France & European Commission 12/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A series of new COVID-19 drug and vaccine funding commitments worth just over US$300 million were announced on Thursday by the Gates Foundation, France and the European Commission – amidst a quickening pace of anticipation that at least one, if not two, COVID-19 vaccines may soon become available. Appearing at the Paris Peace Forum, Melinda […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Puts Aside Rivalry Over Taiwan To Move Ahead On WHO Reform And COVID-19 Pandemic Agendas 09/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Health Assembly members set aside the contentious issue of restoring Taiwan’s observer status at the member state forum – to focus on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and linked to that WHO reform. That was despite a growing push by the United States, backed by Europe and their western Pacific allies for […] Continue reading -> WHO Seeks To Allay Fears About Threat To Vaccine R&D From COVID-19 Virus Mutation Found Among Mink 06/11/2020 J Hacker & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is so far no evidence that the outbreak of mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus strains exploding in Danish mink farms threaten the development of a successful COVID-19 vaccine, said top World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Friday. More than 200 mink farms in Denmark have reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, prompting Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, […] Continue reading -> COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] 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 Proposes Swiss-Based Global Repository For Sharing Biological Samples Related To Disease Outbreak Threats 13/11/2020 Menaka Rao & Elaine Ruth Fletcher BREAKING – World Health Organization Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed the creation of a Swiss-based global repository for sharing pathogen materials and clinical samples related to potential outbreak threats – allowing for the more rapid development of medical interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the urgent need for this kind of system, said […] Continue reading -> $US 300 Million In New COVID-19 Funding Initiatives Rushed Out By Gates, France & European Commission 12/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A series of new COVID-19 drug and vaccine funding commitments worth just over US$300 million were announced on Thursday by the Gates Foundation, France and the European Commission – amidst a quickening pace of anticipation that at least one, if not two, COVID-19 vaccines may soon become available. Appearing at the Paris Peace Forum, Melinda […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Puts Aside Rivalry Over Taiwan To Move Ahead On WHO Reform And COVID-19 Pandemic Agendas 09/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Health Assembly members set aside the contentious issue of restoring Taiwan’s observer status at the member state forum – to focus on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and linked to that WHO reform. That was despite a growing push by the United States, backed by Europe and their western Pacific allies for […] Continue reading -> WHO Seeks To Allay Fears About Threat To Vaccine R&D From COVID-19 Virus Mutation Found Among Mink 06/11/2020 J Hacker & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is so far no evidence that the outbreak of mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus strains exploding in Danish mink farms threaten the development of a successful COVID-19 vaccine, said top World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Friday. More than 200 mink farms in Denmark have reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, prompting Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, […] Continue reading -> COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] 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.
$US 300 Million In New COVID-19 Funding Initiatives Rushed Out By Gates, France & European Commission 12/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A series of new COVID-19 drug and vaccine funding commitments worth just over US$300 million were announced on Thursday by the Gates Foundation, France and the European Commission – amidst a quickening pace of anticipation that at least one, if not two, COVID-19 vaccines may soon become available. Appearing at the Paris Peace Forum, Melinda […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Puts Aside Rivalry Over Taiwan To Move Ahead On WHO Reform And COVID-19 Pandemic Agendas 09/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Health Assembly members set aside the contentious issue of restoring Taiwan’s observer status at the member state forum – to focus on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and linked to that WHO reform. That was despite a growing push by the United States, backed by Europe and their western Pacific allies for […] Continue reading -> WHO Seeks To Allay Fears About Threat To Vaccine R&D From COVID-19 Virus Mutation Found Among Mink 06/11/2020 J Hacker & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is so far no evidence that the outbreak of mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus strains exploding in Danish mink farms threaten the development of a successful COVID-19 vaccine, said top World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Friday. More than 200 mink farms in Denmark have reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, prompting Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, […] Continue reading -> COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
World Health Assembly Puts Aside Rivalry Over Taiwan To Move Ahead On WHO Reform And COVID-19 Pandemic Agendas 09/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher World Health Assembly members set aside the contentious issue of restoring Taiwan’s observer status at the member state forum – to focus on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and linked to that WHO reform. That was despite a growing push by the United States, backed by Europe and their western Pacific allies for […] Continue reading -> WHO Seeks To Allay Fears About Threat To Vaccine R&D From COVID-19 Virus Mutation Found Among Mink 06/11/2020 J Hacker & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is so far no evidence that the outbreak of mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus strains exploding in Danish mink farms threaten the development of a successful COVID-19 vaccine, said top World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Friday. More than 200 mink farms in Denmark have reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, prompting Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, […] Continue reading -> COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] 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 Seeks To Allay Fears About Threat To Vaccine R&D From COVID-19 Virus Mutation Found Among Mink 06/11/2020 J Hacker & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is so far no evidence that the outbreak of mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus strains exploding in Danish mink farms threaten the development of a successful COVID-19 vaccine, said top World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Friday. More than 200 mink farms in Denmark have reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections, prompting Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, […] Continue reading -> COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] 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.
COVID Cases Climb To Record Peaks Ahead of US Presidential Elections Tuesday 02/11/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher New COVID-19 cases reached record worldwide peaks in the United States over the weekend, hitting 98,583 new cases on Friday – as debates over management of the pandemic also fueled intense political duels in the last, heated days of campaigning between US President Donald Trump and his Democratic Party contender, Joseph Biden. Hospitalizations were also […] Continue reading -> Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] 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
Cities on the Forefront of COVID-19 Response – Experiences From Athens, Bogota and Kampala 31/10/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Third in a series – Cities are major drivers of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought increasing and urgent necessity for effective, innovative leadership and collaboration within and between cities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives around the globe and nowhere has the impact of this virus been more evident than in urban areas, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts