WHO Issues Stiff Warnings as COVID Cases Double and Monkeypox Expands Reach 21/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has issued stiff, dual warnings over a surging global rate of COVID infections alongside a still-expanding outbreak of Monkeypox. The latter is set to be the focus of a discussion by a WHO Emergency Committee meeting Thursday, as the committee reconvenes to decide if a public health emergency should be declared over the virus […] Continue reading -> New Pandemic Treaty Could Contain a Mix of Binding and Non-Binding Measures, Says Senior US Official 20/07/2022 Peter Kenny The United States is open to drafting a pandemic accord that contains both legally binding and voluntary elements, according to Loyce Pace, assistant secretary for global affairs at the US Department of Health & Human Services. Pace also told a small group of journalists Wednesday at the US Mission to the UN in Geneva that […] Continue reading -> Migrants and Refugees Face Big Hurdles to Access Health Services in Two-Thirds of Host Countries: Landmark WHO Report 20/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Dr Waheed Araian spent the first five years of his life hiding with his family in a cellar in Kabul from rockets and bombs. “I came to the UK as a 15-year-old child refugee with no family support, hardly any education and about $100 in my pocket,” said Arian, now an emergency doctor in the […] Continue reading -> Who Gets To Sit At The Table in Pandemic Treaty Negotiations? Debate Opens Pandora’s Box of Vested Interests 20/07/2022 Nicoletta Dentico & Ashka Naik Should the corporate sector be allowed to engage in negotiations around the new binding instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response that is being developed by World Health Organization member states? This week’s closed-door debate by WHO member states to decide who should get a seat around the table risks opening a Pandora’s box of […] Continue reading -> Sharing Genomic Data in Exchange for ‘Benefits’ and One Health: Emerging Hot Spots in Pandemic Accord 19/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos The question of whether pathogens’ genomic sequences should be shared freely – or in exchange for a clear benefit – as well as the role ‘One Health’ should play in any new Pandemic Convention or legal accord were key points of emerging dispute among member states on Day 2 of the Intergovernmental Board Meeting (INB). […] Continue reading -> Big Pharma Offers to Reserve Pandemic Products for Poorer Countries in Future – Albeit With Prerequisites 19/07/2022 Kerry Cullinan Major pharmaceutical companies have offered to reserve a “real-time allocation” of vaccines and treatments upfront for “priority populations in lower-income countries” in future pandemics – providing the G7 and G20 also help low-income countries finance and make effective use of the products. Launching its Berlin Declaration on Tuesday, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and […] Continue reading -> WHO Member States Dig into Nitty Gritty of Proposed International Pandemic Accord 18/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The first day of WHO member state talks on a proposed new Pandemic Convention or Treaty opened with broad agreement that the new legal instrument should complement – but not repeat – provisions of the existing International Health Regulations – while respecting national sovereignty in terms of public health responses. But the hours of debate […] Continue reading -> WHO: COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Continuing; Monkeypox Cases Increase by 50% 12/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With a surge in cases and the rapid rise of new subvariants, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global health emergency posing significant risks to public health, a WHO committee of public health experts has concluded. The statement by the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, was published Tuesday, four days after experts gathered for their 12th […] Continue reading -> UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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.
New Pandemic Treaty Could Contain a Mix of Binding and Non-Binding Measures, Says Senior US Official 20/07/2022 Peter Kenny The United States is open to drafting a pandemic accord that contains both legally binding and voluntary elements, according to Loyce Pace, assistant secretary for global affairs at the US Department of Health & Human Services. Pace also told a small group of journalists Wednesday at the US Mission to the UN in Geneva that […] Continue reading -> Migrants and Refugees Face Big Hurdles to Access Health Services in Two-Thirds of Host Countries: Landmark WHO Report 20/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Dr Waheed Araian spent the first five years of his life hiding with his family in a cellar in Kabul from rockets and bombs. “I came to the UK as a 15-year-old child refugee with no family support, hardly any education and about $100 in my pocket,” said Arian, now an emergency doctor in the […] Continue reading -> Who Gets To Sit At The Table in Pandemic Treaty Negotiations? Debate Opens Pandora’s Box of Vested Interests 20/07/2022 Nicoletta Dentico & Ashka Naik Should the corporate sector be allowed to engage in negotiations around the new binding instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response that is being developed by World Health Organization member states? This week’s closed-door debate by WHO member states to decide who should get a seat around the table risks opening a Pandora’s box of […] Continue reading -> Sharing Genomic Data in Exchange for ‘Benefits’ and One Health: Emerging Hot Spots in Pandemic Accord 19/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos The question of whether pathogens’ genomic sequences should be shared freely – or in exchange for a clear benefit – as well as the role ‘One Health’ should play in any new Pandemic Convention or legal accord were key points of emerging dispute among member states on Day 2 of the Intergovernmental Board Meeting (INB). […] Continue reading -> Big Pharma Offers to Reserve Pandemic Products for Poorer Countries in Future – Albeit With Prerequisites 19/07/2022 Kerry Cullinan Major pharmaceutical companies have offered to reserve a “real-time allocation” of vaccines and treatments upfront for “priority populations in lower-income countries” in future pandemics – providing the G7 and G20 also help low-income countries finance and make effective use of the products. Launching its Berlin Declaration on Tuesday, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and […] Continue reading -> WHO Member States Dig into Nitty Gritty of Proposed International Pandemic Accord 18/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The first day of WHO member state talks on a proposed new Pandemic Convention or Treaty opened with broad agreement that the new legal instrument should complement – but not repeat – provisions of the existing International Health Regulations – while respecting national sovereignty in terms of public health responses. But the hours of debate […] Continue reading -> WHO: COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Continuing; Monkeypox Cases Increase by 50% 12/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With a surge in cases and the rapid rise of new subvariants, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global health emergency posing significant risks to public health, a WHO committee of public health experts has concluded. The statement by the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, was published Tuesday, four days after experts gathered for their 12th […] Continue reading -> UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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.
Migrants and Refugees Face Big Hurdles to Access Health Services in Two-Thirds of Host Countries: Landmark WHO Report 20/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Dr Waheed Araian spent the first five years of his life hiding with his family in a cellar in Kabul from rockets and bombs. “I came to the UK as a 15-year-old child refugee with no family support, hardly any education and about $100 in my pocket,” said Arian, now an emergency doctor in the […] Continue reading -> Who Gets To Sit At The Table in Pandemic Treaty Negotiations? Debate Opens Pandora’s Box of Vested Interests 20/07/2022 Nicoletta Dentico & Ashka Naik Should the corporate sector be allowed to engage in negotiations around the new binding instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response that is being developed by World Health Organization member states? This week’s closed-door debate by WHO member states to decide who should get a seat around the table risks opening a Pandora’s box of […] Continue reading -> Sharing Genomic Data in Exchange for ‘Benefits’ and One Health: Emerging Hot Spots in Pandemic Accord 19/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos The question of whether pathogens’ genomic sequences should be shared freely – or in exchange for a clear benefit – as well as the role ‘One Health’ should play in any new Pandemic Convention or legal accord were key points of emerging dispute among member states on Day 2 of the Intergovernmental Board Meeting (INB). […] Continue reading -> Big Pharma Offers to Reserve Pandemic Products for Poorer Countries in Future – Albeit With Prerequisites 19/07/2022 Kerry Cullinan Major pharmaceutical companies have offered to reserve a “real-time allocation” of vaccines and treatments upfront for “priority populations in lower-income countries” in future pandemics – providing the G7 and G20 also help low-income countries finance and make effective use of the products. Launching its Berlin Declaration on Tuesday, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and […] Continue reading -> WHO Member States Dig into Nitty Gritty of Proposed International Pandemic Accord 18/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The first day of WHO member state talks on a proposed new Pandemic Convention or Treaty opened with broad agreement that the new legal instrument should complement – but not repeat – provisions of the existing International Health Regulations – while respecting national sovereignty in terms of public health responses. But the hours of debate […] Continue reading -> WHO: COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Continuing; Monkeypox Cases Increase by 50% 12/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With a surge in cases and the rapid rise of new subvariants, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global health emergency posing significant risks to public health, a WHO committee of public health experts has concluded. The statement by the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, was published Tuesday, four days after experts gathered for their 12th […] Continue reading -> UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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 Gets To Sit At The Table in Pandemic Treaty Negotiations? Debate Opens Pandora’s Box of Vested Interests 20/07/2022 Nicoletta Dentico & Ashka Naik Should the corporate sector be allowed to engage in negotiations around the new binding instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response that is being developed by World Health Organization member states? This week’s closed-door debate by WHO member states to decide who should get a seat around the table risks opening a Pandora’s box of […] Continue reading -> Sharing Genomic Data in Exchange for ‘Benefits’ and One Health: Emerging Hot Spots in Pandemic Accord 19/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos The question of whether pathogens’ genomic sequences should be shared freely – or in exchange for a clear benefit – as well as the role ‘One Health’ should play in any new Pandemic Convention or legal accord were key points of emerging dispute among member states on Day 2 of the Intergovernmental Board Meeting (INB). […] Continue reading -> Big Pharma Offers to Reserve Pandemic Products for Poorer Countries in Future – Albeit With Prerequisites 19/07/2022 Kerry Cullinan Major pharmaceutical companies have offered to reserve a “real-time allocation” of vaccines and treatments upfront for “priority populations in lower-income countries” in future pandemics – providing the G7 and G20 also help low-income countries finance and make effective use of the products. Launching its Berlin Declaration on Tuesday, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and […] Continue reading -> WHO Member States Dig into Nitty Gritty of Proposed International Pandemic Accord 18/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The first day of WHO member state talks on a proposed new Pandemic Convention or Treaty opened with broad agreement that the new legal instrument should complement – but not repeat – provisions of the existing International Health Regulations – while respecting national sovereignty in terms of public health responses. But the hours of debate […] Continue reading -> WHO: COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Continuing; Monkeypox Cases Increase by 50% 12/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With a surge in cases and the rapid rise of new subvariants, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global health emergency posing significant risks to public health, a WHO committee of public health experts has concluded. The statement by the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, was published Tuesday, four days after experts gathered for their 12th […] Continue reading -> UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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.
Sharing Genomic Data in Exchange for ‘Benefits’ and One Health: Emerging Hot Spots in Pandemic Accord 19/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos The question of whether pathogens’ genomic sequences should be shared freely – or in exchange for a clear benefit – as well as the role ‘One Health’ should play in any new Pandemic Convention or legal accord were key points of emerging dispute among member states on Day 2 of the Intergovernmental Board Meeting (INB). […] Continue reading -> Big Pharma Offers to Reserve Pandemic Products for Poorer Countries in Future – Albeit With Prerequisites 19/07/2022 Kerry Cullinan Major pharmaceutical companies have offered to reserve a “real-time allocation” of vaccines and treatments upfront for “priority populations in lower-income countries” in future pandemics – providing the G7 and G20 also help low-income countries finance and make effective use of the products. Launching its Berlin Declaration on Tuesday, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and […] Continue reading -> WHO Member States Dig into Nitty Gritty of Proposed International Pandemic Accord 18/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The first day of WHO member state talks on a proposed new Pandemic Convention or Treaty opened with broad agreement that the new legal instrument should complement – but not repeat – provisions of the existing International Health Regulations – while respecting national sovereignty in terms of public health responses. But the hours of debate […] Continue reading -> WHO: COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Continuing; Monkeypox Cases Increase by 50% 12/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With a surge in cases and the rapid rise of new subvariants, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global health emergency posing significant risks to public health, a WHO committee of public health experts has concluded. The statement by the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, was published Tuesday, four days after experts gathered for their 12th […] Continue reading -> UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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.
Big Pharma Offers to Reserve Pandemic Products for Poorer Countries in Future – Albeit With Prerequisites 19/07/2022 Kerry Cullinan Major pharmaceutical companies have offered to reserve a “real-time allocation” of vaccines and treatments upfront for “priority populations in lower-income countries” in future pandemics – providing the G7 and G20 also help low-income countries finance and make effective use of the products. Launching its Berlin Declaration on Tuesday, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and […] Continue reading -> WHO Member States Dig into Nitty Gritty of Proposed International Pandemic Accord 18/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The first day of WHO member state talks on a proposed new Pandemic Convention or Treaty opened with broad agreement that the new legal instrument should complement – but not repeat – provisions of the existing International Health Regulations – while respecting national sovereignty in terms of public health responses. But the hours of debate […] Continue reading -> WHO: COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Continuing; Monkeypox Cases Increase by 50% 12/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With a surge in cases and the rapid rise of new subvariants, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global health emergency posing significant risks to public health, a WHO committee of public health experts has concluded. The statement by the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, was published Tuesday, four days after experts gathered for their 12th […] Continue reading -> UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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 Member States Dig into Nitty Gritty of Proposed International Pandemic Accord 18/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The first day of WHO member state talks on a proposed new Pandemic Convention or Treaty opened with broad agreement that the new legal instrument should complement – but not repeat – provisions of the existing International Health Regulations – while respecting national sovereignty in terms of public health responses. But the hours of debate […] Continue reading -> WHO: COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Continuing; Monkeypox Cases Increase by 50% 12/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With a surge in cases and the rapid rise of new subvariants, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global health emergency posing significant risks to public health, a WHO committee of public health experts has concluded. The statement by the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, was published Tuesday, four days after experts gathered for their 12th […] Continue reading -> UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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: COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Continuing; Monkeypox Cases Increase by 50% 12/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher With a surge in cases and the rapid rise of new subvariants, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global health emergency posing significant risks to public health, a WHO committee of public health experts has concluded. The statement by the COVID-19 Emergency Committee, was published Tuesday, four days after experts gathered for their 12th […] Continue reading -> UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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.
UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Access to Medicines and Vaccines Welcomed by Civil Society 11/07/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Citizens and NGOs welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a much-debated draft resolution that calls on nations to ensure everyone has access to medicines and vaccines. The resolution was adopted by consensus Friday shortly before the close of the HRC’s 50th session, sending what proponents called a “clear message” that access to […] Continue reading -> Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] 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
Some 1.1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Likely Wasted Since Rollout Began 11/07/2022 Editorial team Some 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccines are likely to have been wasted since the global rollout began, according to new findings by Airfinity, a global health surveillance firm. Airfinity’s analysis, released Monday, assumed a 10% wastage rate from June 2021 when global dose sharing began. This rate is taken from confirmed wastage in the United States […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts