US Response to Bird Flu Requires Global Collaboration – But CDC Updates Remain on Hold 07/02/2025 Sophia Samantaroy The US Centers for Disease Control has not updated its bi-weekly bird flu (H5N1) situation summary since 17 January – even if it finally published a limited edition of its Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report (MMWR) on Thursday, 6 February. In the wake of the CDC information flow shutdown and the US withdrawal from WHO, Dr […] Continue reading -> WHO Executive Board Greenlights $648 Million Resolution on WHO Emergency Response to Gaza 07/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO Executive Board voted to advance a resolution on aid to war-torn Gaza to May’s World Health Assembly, the first to be greenlighted while several dozen other initiatives remain on hold due to budget constraints. Meanwhile, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to allow thousands of desperately sick and injured […] Continue reading -> Crucial WHO Health Emergency Response Faces Budget Cut of 25% 06/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan Responding to health emergencies is at the heart of the work of the World Health Organization (WHO), which assisted almost 90 million people with humanitarian health support in the first nine months of 2024. But the loss of United States funding, which has included the immediate freezing of funds already committed, means that this essential […] Continue reading -> Senate Finance Committee Approves RFK Jr Nomination for Full Senate Vote 04/02/2025 Sophia Samantaroy WASHINGTON – The 27-member Senate Finance Committee voted to send Robert F Kennedy Jr’s Health and Human Services (HHS) nomination to the full Senate floor. The 14-13 approval came along party lines, despite RFK Jr’s often heated exchanges with Republican and Democratic Senators during two confirmation hearings last week. Kennedy weathered accusations of profiting from […] Continue reading -> World is Unprepared for Next Global Pandemic with Critical Gaps in Diagnostics, Vaccines and Treatment for Key Diseases 03/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan The world remains unprepared for another pandemic, according to the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS) which published its Fourth Implementation Report of the 100 Days Mission (100DM) last Friday. The IPPS is an initiative aimed at ensuring global access to diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines (DTVs) within 100 days of a public health emergency of international […] Continue reading -> Governing Pandemics Snapshot: Will 2025 Deliver a Meaningful Pandemic Agreement? 23/01/2025 Daniela Morich, Ava Greenup & Suerie Moon Welcome to the fifth issue of the Governing Pandemics Snapshot. This issue provides critical insight into the past six months of negotiations over a World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, examining whether a meaningful agreement can be achieved this year. It addresses remaining contentious issues such as Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) and One […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on ‘All Parties’ to Honor Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal 20/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO welcomed Sunday’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal as the first Israeli hostages – three young women – were released to the Red Cross amidst throngs of masked Hamas operatives, who brandished guns atop the Red Cross vehicles and fired shots at times into the air to ward off the crowds of people that […] Continue reading -> Is ‘White Saviorism’ Blocking Progress in Global Health? 18/01/2025 Maayan Hoffman How do you define “white saviorism?” According to Themrise Khan, white saviorism is “imprinted psychologically in the minds of anyone who wants to be a saviour, anyone who thinks that they are superior to others and thinks that it is only them who can bring betterment into the lives of others.” This phenomenon often manifests […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] 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. 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WHO Executive Board Greenlights $648 Million Resolution on WHO Emergency Response to Gaza 07/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The WHO Executive Board voted to advance a resolution on aid to war-torn Gaza to May’s World Health Assembly, the first to be greenlighted while several dozen other initiatives remain on hold due to budget constraints. Meanwhile, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appealed to Israel to allow thousands of desperately sick and injured […] Continue reading -> Crucial WHO Health Emergency Response Faces Budget Cut of 25% 06/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan Responding to health emergencies is at the heart of the work of the World Health Organization (WHO), which assisted almost 90 million people with humanitarian health support in the first nine months of 2024. But the loss of United States funding, which has included the immediate freezing of funds already committed, means that this essential […] Continue reading -> Senate Finance Committee Approves RFK Jr Nomination for Full Senate Vote 04/02/2025 Sophia Samantaroy WASHINGTON – The 27-member Senate Finance Committee voted to send Robert F Kennedy Jr’s Health and Human Services (HHS) nomination to the full Senate floor. The 14-13 approval came along party lines, despite RFK Jr’s often heated exchanges with Republican and Democratic Senators during two confirmation hearings last week. Kennedy weathered accusations of profiting from […] Continue reading -> World is Unprepared for Next Global Pandemic with Critical Gaps in Diagnostics, Vaccines and Treatment for Key Diseases 03/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan The world remains unprepared for another pandemic, according to the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS) which published its Fourth Implementation Report of the 100 Days Mission (100DM) last Friday. The IPPS is an initiative aimed at ensuring global access to diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines (DTVs) within 100 days of a public health emergency of international […] Continue reading -> Governing Pandemics Snapshot: Will 2025 Deliver a Meaningful Pandemic Agreement? 23/01/2025 Daniela Morich, Ava Greenup & Suerie Moon Welcome to the fifth issue of the Governing Pandemics Snapshot. This issue provides critical insight into the past six months of negotiations over a World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, examining whether a meaningful agreement can be achieved this year. It addresses remaining contentious issues such as Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) and One […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on ‘All Parties’ to Honor Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal 20/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO welcomed Sunday’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal as the first Israeli hostages – three young women – were released to the Red Cross amidst throngs of masked Hamas operatives, who brandished guns atop the Red Cross vehicles and fired shots at times into the air to ward off the crowds of people that […] Continue reading -> Is ‘White Saviorism’ Blocking Progress in Global Health? 18/01/2025 Maayan Hoffman How do you define “white saviorism?” According to Themrise Khan, white saviorism is “imprinted psychologically in the minds of anyone who wants to be a saviour, anyone who thinks that they are superior to others and thinks that it is only them who can bring betterment into the lives of others.” This phenomenon often manifests […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] 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.
Crucial WHO Health Emergency Response Faces Budget Cut of 25% 06/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan Responding to health emergencies is at the heart of the work of the World Health Organization (WHO), which assisted almost 90 million people with humanitarian health support in the first nine months of 2024. But the loss of United States funding, which has included the immediate freezing of funds already committed, means that this essential […] Continue reading -> Senate Finance Committee Approves RFK Jr Nomination for Full Senate Vote 04/02/2025 Sophia Samantaroy WASHINGTON – The 27-member Senate Finance Committee voted to send Robert F Kennedy Jr’s Health and Human Services (HHS) nomination to the full Senate floor. The 14-13 approval came along party lines, despite RFK Jr’s often heated exchanges with Republican and Democratic Senators during two confirmation hearings last week. Kennedy weathered accusations of profiting from […] Continue reading -> World is Unprepared for Next Global Pandemic with Critical Gaps in Diagnostics, Vaccines and Treatment for Key Diseases 03/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan The world remains unprepared for another pandemic, according to the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS) which published its Fourth Implementation Report of the 100 Days Mission (100DM) last Friday. The IPPS is an initiative aimed at ensuring global access to diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines (DTVs) within 100 days of a public health emergency of international […] Continue reading -> Governing Pandemics Snapshot: Will 2025 Deliver a Meaningful Pandemic Agreement? 23/01/2025 Daniela Morich, Ava Greenup & Suerie Moon Welcome to the fifth issue of the Governing Pandemics Snapshot. This issue provides critical insight into the past six months of negotiations over a World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, examining whether a meaningful agreement can be achieved this year. It addresses remaining contentious issues such as Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) and One […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on ‘All Parties’ to Honor Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal 20/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO welcomed Sunday’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal as the first Israeli hostages – three young women – were released to the Red Cross amidst throngs of masked Hamas operatives, who brandished guns atop the Red Cross vehicles and fired shots at times into the air to ward off the crowds of people that […] Continue reading -> Is ‘White Saviorism’ Blocking Progress in Global Health? 18/01/2025 Maayan Hoffman How do you define “white saviorism?” According to Themrise Khan, white saviorism is “imprinted psychologically in the minds of anyone who wants to be a saviour, anyone who thinks that they are superior to others and thinks that it is only them who can bring betterment into the lives of others.” This phenomenon often manifests […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] 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.
Senate Finance Committee Approves RFK Jr Nomination for Full Senate Vote 04/02/2025 Sophia Samantaroy WASHINGTON – The 27-member Senate Finance Committee voted to send Robert F Kennedy Jr’s Health and Human Services (HHS) nomination to the full Senate floor. The 14-13 approval came along party lines, despite RFK Jr’s often heated exchanges with Republican and Democratic Senators during two confirmation hearings last week. Kennedy weathered accusations of profiting from […] Continue reading -> World is Unprepared for Next Global Pandemic with Critical Gaps in Diagnostics, Vaccines and Treatment for Key Diseases 03/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan The world remains unprepared for another pandemic, according to the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS) which published its Fourth Implementation Report of the 100 Days Mission (100DM) last Friday. The IPPS is an initiative aimed at ensuring global access to diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines (DTVs) within 100 days of a public health emergency of international […] Continue reading -> Governing Pandemics Snapshot: Will 2025 Deliver a Meaningful Pandemic Agreement? 23/01/2025 Daniela Morich, Ava Greenup & Suerie Moon Welcome to the fifth issue of the Governing Pandemics Snapshot. This issue provides critical insight into the past six months of negotiations over a World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, examining whether a meaningful agreement can be achieved this year. It addresses remaining contentious issues such as Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) and One […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on ‘All Parties’ to Honor Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal 20/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO welcomed Sunday’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal as the first Israeli hostages – three young women – were released to the Red Cross amidst throngs of masked Hamas operatives, who brandished guns atop the Red Cross vehicles and fired shots at times into the air to ward off the crowds of people that […] Continue reading -> Is ‘White Saviorism’ Blocking Progress in Global Health? 18/01/2025 Maayan Hoffman How do you define “white saviorism?” According to Themrise Khan, white saviorism is “imprinted psychologically in the minds of anyone who wants to be a saviour, anyone who thinks that they are superior to others and thinks that it is only them who can bring betterment into the lives of others.” This phenomenon often manifests […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
World is Unprepared for Next Global Pandemic with Critical Gaps in Diagnostics, Vaccines and Treatment for Key Diseases 03/02/2025 Kerry Cullinan The world remains unprepared for another pandemic, according to the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS) which published its Fourth Implementation Report of the 100 Days Mission (100DM) last Friday. The IPPS is an initiative aimed at ensuring global access to diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines (DTVs) within 100 days of a public health emergency of international […] Continue reading -> Governing Pandemics Snapshot: Will 2025 Deliver a Meaningful Pandemic Agreement? 23/01/2025 Daniela Morich, Ava Greenup & Suerie Moon Welcome to the fifth issue of the Governing Pandemics Snapshot. This issue provides critical insight into the past six months of negotiations over a World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, examining whether a meaningful agreement can be achieved this year. It addresses remaining contentious issues such as Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) and One […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on ‘All Parties’ to Honor Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal 20/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO welcomed Sunday’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal as the first Israeli hostages – three young women – were released to the Red Cross amidst throngs of masked Hamas operatives, who brandished guns atop the Red Cross vehicles and fired shots at times into the air to ward off the crowds of people that […] Continue reading -> Is ‘White Saviorism’ Blocking Progress in Global Health? 18/01/2025 Maayan Hoffman How do you define “white saviorism?” According to Themrise Khan, white saviorism is “imprinted psychologically in the minds of anyone who wants to be a saviour, anyone who thinks that they are superior to others and thinks that it is only them who can bring betterment into the lives of others.” This phenomenon often manifests […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] 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.
Governing Pandemics Snapshot: Will 2025 Deliver a Meaningful Pandemic Agreement? 23/01/2025 Daniela Morich, Ava Greenup & Suerie Moon Welcome to the fifth issue of the Governing Pandemics Snapshot. This issue provides critical insight into the past six months of negotiations over a World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, examining whether a meaningful agreement can be achieved this year. It addresses remaining contentious issues such as Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) and One […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls on ‘All Parties’ to Honor Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal 20/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO welcomed Sunday’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal as the first Israeli hostages – three young women – were released to the Red Cross amidst throngs of masked Hamas operatives, who brandished guns atop the Red Cross vehicles and fired shots at times into the air to ward off the crowds of people that […] Continue reading -> Is ‘White Saviorism’ Blocking Progress in Global Health? 18/01/2025 Maayan Hoffman How do you define “white saviorism?” According to Themrise Khan, white saviorism is “imprinted psychologically in the minds of anyone who wants to be a saviour, anyone who thinks that they are superior to others and thinks that it is only them who can bring betterment into the lives of others.” This phenomenon often manifests […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] 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 Calls on ‘All Parties’ to Honor Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal 20/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO welcomed Sunday’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal as the first Israeli hostages – three young women – were released to the Red Cross amidst throngs of masked Hamas operatives, who brandished guns atop the Red Cross vehicles and fired shots at times into the air to ward off the crowds of people that […] Continue reading -> Is ‘White Saviorism’ Blocking Progress in Global Health? 18/01/2025 Maayan Hoffman How do you define “white saviorism?” According to Themrise Khan, white saviorism is “imprinted psychologically in the minds of anyone who wants to be a saviour, anyone who thinks that they are superior to others and thinks that it is only them who can bring betterment into the lives of others.” This phenomenon often manifests […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] 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.
Is ‘White Saviorism’ Blocking Progress in Global Health? 18/01/2025 Maayan Hoffman How do you define “white saviorism?” According to Themrise Khan, white saviorism is “imprinted psychologically in the minds of anyone who wants to be a saviour, anyone who thinks that they are superior to others and thinks that it is only them who can bring betterment into the lives of others.” This phenomenon often manifests […] Continue reading -> Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] 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.
Sierra Leone Reports First Mpox Cases as DRC Accelerates Vaccine Drive 16/01/2025 Paul Adepoju A new mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone and a rising case toll across Africa are fueling urgent calls for stronger containment efforts, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finally speeds up its mpox vaccine drive and Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg suggests a model for epidemic control. Health authorities in Sierra Leone have […] Continue reading -> WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] 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
WHO Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Amidst Jitters that Accord Will Indeed Take Effect Sunday 16/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO and other UN and international relief agencies heartily welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a long-awaited Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. Israelis and Palestinians, meanwhile, began an anxious countdown, hoping that the agreement would indeed take effect as planned Sunday – even as Israel and Hamas traded accusations Thursday that the other was trying to torpedo the accord. “Wednesday’s […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts