WHO Launches Appeal To Respond to Food Crisis in Horn of Africa 03/08/2022 Raisa Santos In light of an unprecedented food crisis in the Horn of Africa, the World Health Organization has launched a $123.7 million funding appeal for urgently needed supplies to treat severe malnutrition and related health conditions. Driven by conflict, changes in climate and the COVID-19 pandemic, this largely arid Eastern African region of some 2 million […] Continue reading -> After Missing 70% Goal – New WHO COVID Vaccine Strategy Prioritizes Health Workers & Older People – Countries To Set Own Targets 22/07/2022 Raisa Santos After missing the target to vaccinate 70% of people in every country against COVID by July 2022, WHO’s new vaccine strategy prioritises 100% coverage for health workers and older people – but admits that every country will have to decide for itself. The World Health Organization has published an update to the Global COVID-19 Vaccination […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Treaty Could Contain a Mix of Binding and Non-Binding Measures, Says Senior US Official 20/07/2022 Peter Kenny The United States is open to drafting a pandemic accord that contains both legally binding and voluntary elements, according to Loyce Pace, assistant secretary for global affairs at the US Department of Health & Human Services. Pace also told a small group of journalists Wednesday at the US Mission to the UN in Geneva that […] Continue reading -> Migrants and Refugees Face Big Hurdles to Access Health Services in Two-Thirds of Host Countries: Landmark WHO Report 20/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Dr Waheed Araian spent the first five years of his life hiding with his family in a cellar in Kabul from rockets and bombs. “I came to the UK as a 15-year-old child refugee with no family support, hardly any education and about $100 in my pocket,” said Arian, now an emergency doctor in the […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> Decomposing Bodies and Contaminated Drinking Water Spark Cholera Fears in Ruined Mariupol 09/06/2022 Raisa Santos Fears of cholera have emerged in the ruined and Russian-occupied Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Exiled local officials have voiced concern over the drinking supply in the city, which has been contaminated as a result of decomposing bodies and garbage. “The city has really turned into one with corpses everywhere,” said mayoral aide Petro Andryushchenko […] Continue reading -> Sex, War, Sustainability and the World Health Assembly – Last Week in Review 02/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Health and peace, sex and war, money and management. Whether in chorus or cacophony – last week’s World Health Assembly of WHO member states played most of the notes in the symphony of global debate over strategies to tackle disease, epidemics and pandemics and bolster health systems. But the root causes of emerging disease threats […] Continue reading -> WHO Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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. 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After Missing 70% Goal – New WHO COVID Vaccine Strategy Prioritizes Health Workers & Older People – Countries To Set Own Targets 22/07/2022 Raisa Santos After missing the target to vaccinate 70% of people in every country against COVID by July 2022, WHO’s new vaccine strategy prioritises 100% coverage for health workers and older people – but admits that every country will have to decide for itself. The World Health Organization has published an update to the Global COVID-19 Vaccination […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Treaty Could Contain a Mix of Binding and Non-Binding Measures, Says Senior US Official 20/07/2022 Peter Kenny The United States is open to drafting a pandemic accord that contains both legally binding and voluntary elements, according to Loyce Pace, assistant secretary for global affairs at the US Department of Health & Human Services. Pace also told a small group of journalists Wednesday at the US Mission to the UN in Geneva that […] Continue reading -> Migrants and Refugees Face Big Hurdles to Access Health Services in Two-Thirds of Host Countries: Landmark WHO Report 20/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Dr Waheed Araian spent the first five years of his life hiding with his family in a cellar in Kabul from rockets and bombs. “I came to the UK as a 15-year-old child refugee with no family support, hardly any education and about $100 in my pocket,” said Arian, now an emergency doctor in the […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> Decomposing Bodies and Contaminated Drinking Water Spark Cholera Fears in Ruined Mariupol 09/06/2022 Raisa Santos Fears of cholera have emerged in the ruined and Russian-occupied Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Exiled local officials have voiced concern over the drinking supply in the city, which has been contaminated as a result of decomposing bodies and garbage. “The city has really turned into one with corpses everywhere,” said mayoral aide Petro Andryushchenko […] Continue reading -> Sex, War, Sustainability and the World Health Assembly – Last Week in Review 02/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Health and peace, sex and war, money and management. Whether in chorus or cacophony – last week’s World Health Assembly of WHO member states played most of the notes in the symphony of global debate over strategies to tackle disease, epidemics and pandemics and bolster health systems. But the root causes of emerging disease threats […] Continue reading -> WHO Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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 Pandemic Treaty Could Contain a Mix of Binding and Non-Binding Measures, Says Senior US Official 20/07/2022 Peter Kenny The United States is open to drafting a pandemic accord that contains both legally binding and voluntary elements, according to Loyce Pace, assistant secretary for global affairs at the US Department of Health & Human Services. Pace also told a small group of journalists Wednesday at the US Mission to the UN in Geneva that […] Continue reading -> Migrants and Refugees Face Big Hurdles to Access Health Services in Two-Thirds of Host Countries: Landmark WHO Report 20/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Dr Waheed Araian spent the first five years of his life hiding with his family in a cellar in Kabul from rockets and bombs. “I came to the UK as a 15-year-old child refugee with no family support, hardly any education and about $100 in my pocket,” said Arian, now an emergency doctor in the […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> Decomposing Bodies and Contaminated Drinking Water Spark Cholera Fears in Ruined Mariupol 09/06/2022 Raisa Santos Fears of cholera have emerged in the ruined and Russian-occupied Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Exiled local officials have voiced concern over the drinking supply in the city, which has been contaminated as a result of decomposing bodies and garbage. “The city has really turned into one with corpses everywhere,” said mayoral aide Petro Andryushchenko […] Continue reading -> Sex, War, Sustainability and the World Health Assembly – Last Week in Review 02/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Health and peace, sex and war, money and management. Whether in chorus or cacophony – last week’s World Health Assembly of WHO member states played most of the notes in the symphony of global debate over strategies to tackle disease, epidemics and pandemics and bolster health systems. But the root causes of emerging disease threats […] Continue reading -> WHO Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Migrants and Refugees Face Big Hurdles to Access Health Services in Two-Thirds of Host Countries: Landmark WHO Report 20/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Dr Waheed Araian spent the first five years of his life hiding with his family in a cellar in Kabul from rockets and bombs. “I came to the UK as a 15-year-old child refugee with no family support, hardly any education and about $100 in my pocket,” said Arian, now an emergency doctor in the […] Continue reading -> Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> Decomposing Bodies and Contaminated Drinking Water Spark Cholera Fears in Ruined Mariupol 09/06/2022 Raisa Santos Fears of cholera have emerged in the ruined and Russian-occupied Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Exiled local officials have voiced concern over the drinking supply in the city, which has been contaminated as a result of decomposing bodies and garbage. “The city has really turned into one with corpses everywhere,” said mayoral aide Petro Andryushchenko […] Continue reading -> Sex, War, Sustainability and the World Health Assembly – Last Week in Review 02/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Health and peace, sex and war, money and management. Whether in chorus or cacophony – last week’s World Health Assembly of WHO member states played most of the notes in the symphony of global debate over strategies to tackle disease, epidemics and pandemics and bolster health systems. But the root causes of emerging disease threats […] Continue reading -> WHO Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Ukraine Warns of ‘Severe Food Shortage’ From Russian Invasion 15/06/2022 Raisa Santos Russia’s ongoing refusal to let Ukranian grain lift its blockade of Black Sea ports is causing a global food crisis and has led to allegations that the country is weaponizing” the world’s food supply. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the world will face a “severe food crisis” as Russia’s war continues […] Continue reading -> Decomposing Bodies and Contaminated Drinking Water Spark Cholera Fears in Ruined Mariupol 09/06/2022 Raisa Santos Fears of cholera have emerged in the ruined and Russian-occupied Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Exiled local officials have voiced concern over the drinking supply in the city, which has been contaminated as a result of decomposing bodies and garbage. “The city has really turned into one with corpses everywhere,” said mayoral aide Petro Andryushchenko […] Continue reading -> Sex, War, Sustainability and the World Health Assembly – Last Week in Review 02/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Health and peace, sex and war, money and management. Whether in chorus or cacophony – last week’s World Health Assembly of WHO member states played most of the notes in the symphony of global debate over strategies to tackle disease, epidemics and pandemics and bolster health systems. But the root causes of emerging disease threats […] Continue reading -> WHO Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Decomposing Bodies and Contaminated Drinking Water Spark Cholera Fears in Ruined Mariupol 09/06/2022 Raisa Santos Fears of cholera have emerged in the ruined and Russian-occupied Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Exiled local officials have voiced concern over the drinking supply in the city, which has been contaminated as a result of decomposing bodies and garbage. “The city has really turned into one with corpses everywhere,” said mayoral aide Petro Andryushchenko […] Continue reading -> Sex, War, Sustainability and the World Health Assembly – Last Week in Review 02/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Health and peace, sex and war, money and management. Whether in chorus or cacophony – last week’s World Health Assembly of WHO member states played most of the notes in the symphony of global debate over strategies to tackle disease, epidemics and pandemics and bolster health systems. But the root causes of emerging disease threats […] Continue reading -> WHO Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Sex, War, Sustainability and the World Health Assembly – Last Week in Review 02/06/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Health and peace, sex and war, money and management. Whether in chorus or cacophony – last week’s World Health Assembly of WHO member states played most of the notes in the symphony of global debate over strategies to tackle disease, epidemics and pandemics and bolster health systems. But the root causes of emerging disease threats […] Continue reading -> WHO Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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 Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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 Passes Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression in Ukraine – But Abstentions Reflect Divided Views 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 -> Posts navigation Older 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
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 -> Posts navigation Older posts