European Countries Start Recommending High-Filtration Masks – Over ‘Artisanal’ Cloth Variants 27/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin In the midst of the spread of new SARS-CoV2 virus variants, several European countries have updated their guidance and regulations on masks, to recommend the use of high-filtration medical-grade masks over fabric ones in confined settings. France’s health advisory council (Haute Conseil de la Santé Publique) issued new recommendations last week, warning against the wearing […] Continue reading -> Low-Income Countries Can Expect Higher Mortality From ‘Collateral Damage’ Than COVID-19, Global Fund Head Predicts 26/01/2021 J Hacker While very low-income countries have experienced relatively low mortality rates from COVID-19, they can expect higher mortality caused by the knock-on effects of the pandemic on their fragile health systems, according to the Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. Since the pandemic first overwhelmed health systems in early 2020, […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> COVAX Planning Per-Dose Vaccine Levy To Fund Compensation Scheme 26/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The global COVID-19 vaccine access platform, COVAX, plans to impose a US 10-cent levy on each vaccine dose to fund a compensation scheme for people who suffer from severe adverse reactions to any of the vaccines it supplies. The “no-fault” compensation fund is crucial for countries who join COVAX, as one of the conditions of […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> UK COVID-19 Variant: US Official ‘Convinced’ Of Increased Mortality Despite ‘Uncertain’ Evidence 25/01/2021 J Hacker Michael Osterholm – a leading member of the United States President’s coronavirus transition team – has said he is “convinced” by data indicating the UK COVID-19 variant is more deadly, even as United Kingdom officials downplay the limited and “uncertain” evidence. Meanwhile, Moderna announced today that it will “test an additional booster dose of its […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
Low-Income Countries Can Expect Higher Mortality From ‘Collateral Damage’ Than COVID-19, Global Fund Head Predicts 26/01/2021 J Hacker While very low-income countries have experienced relatively low mortality rates from COVID-19, they can expect higher mortality caused by the knock-on effects of the pandemic on their fragile health systems, according to the Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. Since the pandemic first overwhelmed health systems in early 2020, […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> COVAX Planning Per-Dose Vaccine Levy To Fund Compensation Scheme 26/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The global COVID-19 vaccine access platform, COVAX, plans to impose a US 10-cent levy on each vaccine dose to fund a compensation scheme for people who suffer from severe adverse reactions to any of the vaccines it supplies. The “no-fault” compensation fund is crucial for countries who join COVAX, as one of the conditions of […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> UK COVID-19 Variant: US Official ‘Convinced’ Of Increased Mortality Despite ‘Uncertain’ Evidence 25/01/2021 J Hacker Michael Osterholm – a leading member of the United States President’s coronavirus transition team – has said he is “convinced” by data indicating the UK COVID-19 variant is more deadly, even as United Kingdom officials downplay the limited and “uncertain” evidence. Meanwhile, Moderna announced today that it will “test an additional booster dose of its […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> COVAX Planning Per-Dose Vaccine Levy To Fund Compensation Scheme 26/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The global COVID-19 vaccine access platform, COVAX, plans to impose a US 10-cent levy on each vaccine dose to fund a compensation scheme for people who suffer from severe adverse reactions to any of the vaccines it supplies. The “no-fault” compensation fund is crucial for countries who join COVAX, as one of the conditions of […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> UK COVID-19 Variant: US Official ‘Convinced’ Of Increased Mortality Despite ‘Uncertain’ Evidence 25/01/2021 J Hacker Michael Osterholm – a leading member of the United States President’s coronavirus transition team – has said he is “convinced” by data indicating the UK COVID-19 variant is more deadly, even as United Kingdom officials downplay the limited and “uncertain” evidence. Meanwhile, Moderna announced today that it will “test an additional booster dose of its […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
COVAX Planning Per-Dose Vaccine Levy To Fund Compensation Scheme 26/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan The global COVID-19 vaccine access platform, COVAX, plans to impose a US 10-cent levy on each vaccine dose to fund a compensation scheme for people who suffer from severe adverse reactions to any of the vaccines it supplies. The “no-fault” compensation fund is crucial for countries who join COVAX, as one of the conditions of […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> UK COVID-19 Variant: US Official ‘Convinced’ Of Increased Mortality Despite ‘Uncertain’ Evidence 25/01/2021 J Hacker Michael Osterholm – a leading member of the United States President’s coronavirus transition team – has said he is “convinced” by data indicating the UK COVID-19 variant is more deadly, even as United Kingdom officials downplay the limited and “uncertain” evidence. Meanwhile, Moderna announced today that it will “test an additional booster dose of its […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> UK COVID-19 Variant: US Official ‘Convinced’ Of Increased Mortality Despite ‘Uncertain’ Evidence 25/01/2021 J Hacker Michael Osterholm – a leading member of the United States President’s coronavirus transition team – has said he is “convinced” by data indicating the UK COVID-19 variant is more deadly, even as United Kingdom officials downplay the limited and “uncertain” evidence. Meanwhile, Moderna announced today that it will “test an additional booster dose of its […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
UK COVID-19 Variant: US Official ‘Convinced’ Of Increased Mortality Despite ‘Uncertain’ Evidence 25/01/2021 J Hacker Michael Osterholm – a leading member of the United States President’s coronavirus transition team – has said he is “convinced” by data indicating the UK COVID-19 variant is more deadly, even as United Kingdom officials downplay the limited and “uncertain” evidence. Meanwhile, Moderna announced today that it will “test an additional booster dose of its […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] 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
African Countries Appeal For WHO Support For Expanded Local Production of Medicines, Diagnostics & Vaccines 22/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Ten African countries, supported by China, have appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support increased local production of medicines, vaccines and other health products – to improve their access and drive down prices, according to a draft resolution presented to WHO’s Executive Board Friday. Ethiopia, supported by nine other African countries – eSwatini, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts