Pfizer Temporarily Reduces EU Vaccine Deliveries, While US President Biden’ Vaccine Plan Dubbed ‘Aspirational’ But ‘Doable’ 15/01/2021 J Hacker Deliveries of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to all European Union (EU) states will be reduced for an undisclosed period starting from next week, Norway’s National Institute of Public Health has said. The sudden change to delivery schedules, Pfizer announced on Friday, is due to a reorganization of the company’s production capacity. It did not say how […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Infection Provides Temporary Immunity, Though Not From Transmission, Says Study 15/01/2021 Raisa Santos Past COVID-19 infection may provide immunity for several months, but still leaves risk of transmission to others, a Public Health England (PHE) study has found. “This means even if you believe you already had the disease and are protected, you can be reassured it is highly unlikely you will develop severe infections but there is […] Continue reading -> As WHO Team Finally Arrives In Wuhan To Investigate SARS-CoV2 Virus Origins – Two Members Left Behind In Singapore 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin After months of delay, a pared-down WHO research team charged with investigating the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus finally arrived in China on Thursday – but two members of the team were left behind in Singapore after they tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, WHO said. In the 24 hours since, one of these two members […] Continue reading -> Hundreds of Victims of Bhopal Gas Leak Tragedy Recruited To India’s Covaxin Clinical Trials – Civil Society Groups Say 14/01/2021 Menaka Rao DELHI, INDIA – In the last week of December 2020, Chanda Devi heard a truck roll into her neighborhood in North Bhopal, Central India. Residents were called outside by a voice, booming through loudspeakers. They were eligible to collect Rs 750 (about US$10) to receive a “corona vaccine”. The people said that they were recruiters, […] Continue reading -> African Union Secures 270 Million COVID-19 Vaccines – WHO Says Its Not Opposed To Deals Outside COVAX 14/01/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN, NIGERIA – So far the continent has been obliged to look on as developed countries vaccinate millions of their citizens against SARS-CoV-2, but now African countries may also soon gain access to COVID-19 vaccines. In a striking show of political unity, the African Union (AU) has secured provisional commitments to procure some 270 million […] Continue reading -> Johnson & Johnson Prepares To Release COVID Vaccine Trial Data, While US Announces Changes To Vaccination Policy 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Johnson & Johnson is set to release its Phase 3 COVID-19 clinical trial results in two weeks and immediately file for emergency authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – an announcement that is likely a harbinger of positive results. This news on the development of the first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, accompanied by […] Continue reading -> Israel As Global Guinea Pig – Data On Initial COVID-19 Vaccines Encouraging – But Infections Still Surging 13/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher JERUSALEM – Racing ahead in a relentless vaccine campaign that has made it a global leader, Israel has now administered an initial COVID-19 jab to nearly 2 million people – about 20% of its population, including 70% of people over the age of 60. And it is set to have some 5.2 million people completely […] Continue reading -> Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile Created By WHO, UNICEF & Partners 12/01/2021 Editorial team NEW YORK/ GENEVA. The World Health Organization, UNICEF and two leading international health and humanitarian civil society organizations announced on Tuesday the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure rapid response to future outbreaks. Establishment of the stockpile was led by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which also includes the […] Continue reading -> WHO Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. 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COVID-19 Infection Provides Temporary Immunity, Though Not From Transmission, Says Study 15/01/2021 Raisa Santos Past COVID-19 infection may provide immunity for several months, but still leaves risk of transmission to others, a Public Health England (PHE) study has found. “This means even if you believe you already had the disease and are protected, you can be reassured it is highly unlikely you will develop severe infections but there is […] Continue reading -> As WHO Team Finally Arrives In Wuhan To Investigate SARS-CoV2 Virus Origins – Two Members Left Behind In Singapore 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin After months of delay, a pared-down WHO research team charged with investigating the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus finally arrived in China on Thursday – but two members of the team were left behind in Singapore after they tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, WHO said. In the 24 hours since, one of these two members […] Continue reading -> Hundreds of Victims of Bhopal Gas Leak Tragedy Recruited To India’s Covaxin Clinical Trials – Civil Society Groups Say 14/01/2021 Menaka Rao DELHI, INDIA – In the last week of December 2020, Chanda Devi heard a truck roll into her neighborhood in North Bhopal, Central India. Residents were called outside by a voice, booming through loudspeakers. They were eligible to collect Rs 750 (about US$10) to receive a “corona vaccine”. The people said that they were recruiters, […] Continue reading -> African Union Secures 270 Million COVID-19 Vaccines – WHO Says Its Not Opposed To Deals Outside COVAX 14/01/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN, NIGERIA – So far the continent has been obliged to look on as developed countries vaccinate millions of their citizens against SARS-CoV-2, but now African countries may also soon gain access to COVID-19 vaccines. In a striking show of political unity, the African Union (AU) has secured provisional commitments to procure some 270 million […] Continue reading -> Johnson & Johnson Prepares To Release COVID Vaccine Trial Data, While US Announces Changes To Vaccination Policy 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Johnson & Johnson is set to release its Phase 3 COVID-19 clinical trial results in two weeks and immediately file for emergency authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – an announcement that is likely a harbinger of positive results. This news on the development of the first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, accompanied by […] Continue reading -> Israel As Global Guinea Pig – Data On Initial COVID-19 Vaccines Encouraging – But Infections Still Surging 13/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher JERUSALEM – Racing ahead in a relentless vaccine campaign that has made it a global leader, Israel has now administered an initial COVID-19 jab to nearly 2 million people – about 20% of its population, including 70% of people over the age of 60. And it is set to have some 5.2 million people completely […] Continue reading -> Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile Created By WHO, UNICEF & Partners 12/01/2021 Editorial team NEW YORK/ GENEVA. The World Health Organization, UNICEF and two leading international health and humanitarian civil society organizations announced on Tuesday the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure rapid response to future outbreaks. Establishment of the stockpile was led by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which also includes the […] Continue reading -> WHO Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] 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.
As WHO Team Finally Arrives In Wuhan To Investigate SARS-CoV2 Virus Origins – Two Members Left Behind In Singapore 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin After months of delay, a pared-down WHO research team charged with investigating the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus finally arrived in China on Thursday – but two members of the team were left behind in Singapore after they tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, WHO said. In the 24 hours since, one of these two members […] Continue reading -> Hundreds of Victims of Bhopal Gas Leak Tragedy Recruited To India’s Covaxin Clinical Trials – Civil Society Groups Say 14/01/2021 Menaka Rao DELHI, INDIA – In the last week of December 2020, Chanda Devi heard a truck roll into her neighborhood in North Bhopal, Central India. Residents were called outside by a voice, booming through loudspeakers. They were eligible to collect Rs 750 (about US$10) to receive a “corona vaccine”. The people said that they were recruiters, […] Continue reading -> African Union Secures 270 Million COVID-19 Vaccines – WHO Says Its Not Opposed To Deals Outside COVAX 14/01/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN, NIGERIA – So far the continent has been obliged to look on as developed countries vaccinate millions of their citizens against SARS-CoV-2, but now African countries may also soon gain access to COVID-19 vaccines. In a striking show of political unity, the African Union (AU) has secured provisional commitments to procure some 270 million […] Continue reading -> Johnson & Johnson Prepares To Release COVID Vaccine Trial Data, While US Announces Changes To Vaccination Policy 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Johnson & Johnson is set to release its Phase 3 COVID-19 clinical trial results in two weeks and immediately file for emergency authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – an announcement that is likely a harbinger of positive results. This news on the development of the first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, accompanied by […] Continue reading -> Israel As Global Guinea Pig – Data On Initial COVID-19 Vaccines Encouraging – But Infections Still Surging 13/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher JERUSALEM – Racing ahead in a relentless vaccine campaign that has made it a global leader, Israel has now administered an initial COVID-19 jab to nearly 2 million people – about 20% of its population, including 70% of people over the age of 60. And it is set to have some 5.2 million people completely […] Continue reading -> Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile Created By WHO, UNICEF & Partners 12/01/2021 Editorial team NEW YORK/ GENEVA. The World Health Organization, UNICEF and two leading international health and humanitarian civil society organizations announced on Tuesday the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure rapid response to future outbreaks. Establishment of the stockpile was led by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which also includes the […] Continue reading -> WHO Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] 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.
Hundreds of Victims of Bhopal Gas Leak Tragedy Recruited To India’s Covaxin Clinical Trials – Civil Society Groups Say 14/01/2021 Menaka Rao DELHI, INDIA – In the last week of December 2020, Chanda Devi heard a truck roll into her neighborhood in North Bhopal, Central India. Residents were called outside by a voice, booming through loudspeakers. They were eligible to collect Rs 750 (about US$10) to receive a “corona vaccine”. The people said that they were recruiters, […] Continue reading -> African Union Secures 270 Million COVID-19 Vaccines – WHO Says Its Not Opposed To Deals Outside COVAX 14/01/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN, NIGERIA – So far the continent has been obliged to look on as developed countries vaccinate millions of their citizens against SARS-CoV-2, but now African countries may also soon gain access to COVID-19 vaccines. In a striking show of political unity, the African Union (AU) has secured provisional commitments to procure some 270 million […] Continue reading -> Johnson & Johnson Prepares To Release COVID Vaccine Trial Data, While US Announces Changes To Vaccination Policy 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Johnson & Johnson is set to release its Phase 3 COVID-19 clinical trial results in two weeks and immediately file for emergency authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – an announcement that is likely a harbinger of positive results. This news on the development of the first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, accompanied by […] Continue reading -> Israel As Global Guinea Pig – Data On Initial COVID-19 Vaccines Encouraging – But Infections Still Surging 13/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher JERUSALEM – Racing ahead in a relentless vaccine campaign that has made it a global leader, Israel has now administered an initial COVID-19 jab to nearly 2 million people – about 20% of its population, including 70% of people over the age of 60. And it is set to have some 5.2 million people completely […] Continue reading -> Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile Created By WHO, UNICEF & Partners 12/01/2021 Editorial team NEW YORK/ GENEVA. The World Health Organization, UNICEF and two leading international health and humanitarian civil society organizations announced on Tuesday the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure rapid response to future outbreaks. Establishment of the stockpile was led by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which also includes the […] Continue reading -> WHO Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] 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.
African Union Secures 270 Million COVID-19 Vaccines – WHO Says Its Not Opposed To Deals Outside COVAX 14/01/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN, NIGERIA – So far the continent has been obliged to look on as developed countries vaccinate millions of their citizens against SARS-CoV-2, but now African countries may also soon gain access to COVID-19 vaccines. In a striking show of political unity, the African Union (AU) has secured provisional commitments to procure some 270 million […] Continue reading -> Johnson & Johnson Prepares To Release COVID Vaccine Trial Data, While US Announces Changes To Vaccination Policy 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Johnson & Johnson is set to release its Phase 3 COVID-19 clinical trial results in two weeks and immediately file for emergency authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – an announcement that is likely a harbinger of positive results. This news on the development of the first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, accompanied by […] Continue reading -> Israel As Global Guinea Pig – Data On Initial COVID-19 Vaccines Encouraging – But Infections Still Surging 13/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher JERUSALEM – Racing ahead in a relentless vaccine campaign that has made it a global leader, Israel has now administered an initial COVID-19 jab to nearly 2 million people – about 20% of its population, including 70% of people over the age of 60. And it is set to have some 5.2 million people completely […] Continue reading -> Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile Created By WHO, UNICEF & Partners 12/01/2021 Editorial team NEW YORK/ GENEVA. The World Health Organization, UNICEF and two leading international health and humanitarian civil society organizations announced on Tuesday the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure rapid response to future outbreaks. Establishment of the stockpile was led by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which also includes the […] Continue reading -> WHO Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] 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.
Johnson & Johnson Prepares To Release COVID Vaccine Trial Data, While US Announces Changes To Vaccination Policy 14/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Johnson & Johnson is set to release its Phase 3 COVID-19 clinical trial results in two weeks and immediately file for emergency authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – an announcement that is likely a harbinger of positive results. This news on the development of the first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, accompanied by […] Continue reading -> Israel As Global Guinea Pig – Data On Initial COVID-19 Vaccines Encouraging – But Infections Still Surging 13/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher JERUSALEM – Racing ahead in a relentless vaccine campaign that has made it a global leader, Israel has now administered an initial COVID-19 jab to nearly 2 million people – about 20% of its population, including 70% of people over the age of 60. And it is set to have some 5.2 million people completely […] Continue reading -> Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile Created By WHO, UNICEF & Partners 12/01/2021 Editorial team NEW YORK/ GENEVA. The World Health Organization, UNICEF and two leading international health and humanitarian civil society organizations announced on Tuesday the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure rapid response to future outbreaks. Establishment of the stockpile was led by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which also includes the […] Continue reading -> WHO Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] 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.
Israel As Global Guinea Pig – Data On Initial COVID-19 Vaccines Encouraging – But Infections Still Surging 13/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher JERUSALEM – Racing ahead in a relentless vaccine campaign that has made it a global leader, Israel has now administered an initial COVID-19 jab to nearly 2 million people – about 20% of its population, including 70% of people over the age of 60. And it is set to have some 5.2 million people completely […] Continue reading -> Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile Created By WHO, UNICEF & Partners 12/01/2021 Editorial team NEW YORK/ GENEVA. The World Health Organization, UNICEF and two leading international health and humanitarian civil society organizations announced on Tuesday the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure rapid response to future outbreaks. Establishment of the stockpile was led by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which also includes the […] Continue reading -> WHO Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] 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.
Global Ebola Vaccine Stockpile Created By WHO, UNICEF & Partners 12/01/2021 Editorial team NEW YORK/ GENEVA. The World Health Organization, UNICEF and two leading international health and humanitarian civil society organizations announced on Tuesday the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure rapid response to future outbreaks. Establishment of the stockpile was led by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which also includes the […] Continue reading -> WHO Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] 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 Has ‘Outsourced’ Its Role On Vaccine Access – Civil Society Groups Claim 12/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has “outsourced” its role in vaccine access and sidelined member states by leaving the running of the COVAX vaccine procurement facility to GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiative), Third World Network’s Sangeeta Shashikant told a civil society forum on Tuesday. “Disparity in access is the […] Continue reading -> Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] 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
Rapid Increase In COVID Cases ‘Not Due To The Variant’, WHO Says 12/01/2021 J Hacker The “almost vertical” spike in SARS-CoV-2 infections seen in many countries over the last few weeks is largely due to increased social contact and not virus mutations, WHO has said. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, stated that sharp increases in transmission had occurred in a […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts