Scale Up of Sputnik V Vaccine Production Through Agreement with Serum Institute 13/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, is set to begin producing Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in September, paving the way to scale up globally available COVID vaccines. The Sputnik V vaccine, produced by Moscow’s Gamaleya Institute and marketed abroad by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), is a two-dose […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Halted in Parts of South Africa Due to Civil Unrest 13/07/2021 Chandre Prince JOHANNESBURG – Violent unrest in South Africa has had a disastrous impact on the country’s healthcare and emergency services and has brought the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out to a near standstill in at least two provinces, as the country continues to battle with a third wave of the pandemic. On Tuesday, the national health department temporarily […] Continue reading -> Leading COVID Vaccines Linked to Rare Side Effects 13/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could lead to an increased risk of a rare neurological condition, warned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, adding it to the list of possible side effects. This comes along with a series of new reports on the side effects associated with the leading COVID-19 […] Continue reading -> Chinese Sinopharm and Sinovac Vaccines to Replenish Global COVAX Facility Supplies 12/07/2021 Editorial team Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has signed advanced purchase agreements (APAs) with Sinopharm and Sinovac, Chinese biotech firms, to immediately begin supplying the global COVAX Facility with 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, the agency announced on Monday. The agreements come as the Delta variant, first identified in India and classified as a WHO variant of […] Continue reading -> Lambda, the Newest WHO Variant of Interest, is Now in 29 Countries 09/07/2021 Raisa Santos The Lambda variant has now been found in 29 different countries, seven of them in Latin America and it is the dominant strain in Peru. The Lambda variant, or the C.37 strain, designated a variant of interest by the WHO on 15 June 2021, was first identified in Peru in August 2020. It is widespread […] Continue reading -> Rising Rates of COVID-19 Infection in Parts of Latin America, While Haiti Has Not Yet Started Vaccinations 08/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though the Americas is the only World Health Organization (WHO) region that is reporting a slight decline in new COVID-19 cases this week, countries in Central and South America, Canada and Mexico are still experiencing rising rates of infection. Over 1.1 million new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Americas over the last week, officials […] Continue reading -> Countries Urged to Reopen with Caution as World Surpasses Four Million COVID Deaths 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin WHO urged high income countries in Europe and elsewhere to reconsider the reopening of mass events, and keep strict social distancing rules in place – in the wake of a surge in COVID cases almost everywhere but Latin America. They spoke at a press briefing on the day that the world passed the tragic milestone […] Continue reading -> New Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Approved Based on Antibody Levels Induced – Before Phase 3 Trials Are Finished 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Levels of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals is a strong indicator of COVID-19 vaccine success- and this knowledge could be used to jump-start vaccine approvals and mass administration – even before large Phase 3 clinical trials are completed, suggests a new study by the University of Oxford Vaccine Group, Public Health England, and AstraZeneca. Knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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. 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COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Halted in Parts of South Africa Due to Civil Unrest 13/07/2021 Chandre Prince JOHANNESBURG – Violent unrest in South Africa has had a disastrous impact on the country’s healthcare and emergency services and has brought the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out to a near standstill in at least two provinces, as the country continues to battle with a third wave of the pandemic. On Tuesday, the national health department temporarily […] Continue reading -> Leading COVID Vaccines Linked to Rare Side Effects 13/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could lead to an increased risk of a rare neurological condition, warned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, adding it to the list of possible side effects. This comes along with a series of new reports on the side effects associated with the leading COVID-19 […] Continue reading -> Chinese Sinopharm and Sinovac Vaccines to Replenish Global COVAX Facility Supplies 12/07/2021 Editorial team Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has signed advanced purchase agreements (APAs) with Sinopharm and Sinovac, Chinese biotech firms, to immediately begin supplying the global COVAX Facility with 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, the agency announced on Monday. The agreements come as the Delta variant, first identified in India and classified as a WHO variant of […] Continue reading -> Lambda, the Newest WHO Variant of Interest, is Now in 29 Countries 09/07/2021 Raisa Santos The Lambda variant has now been found in 29 different countries, seven of them in Latin America and it is the dominant strain in Peru. The Lambda variant, or the C.37 strain, designated a variant of interest by the WHO on 15 June 2021, was first identified in Peru in August 2020. It is widespread […] Continue reading -> Rising Rates of COVID-19 Infection in Parts of Latin America, While Haiti Has Not Yet Started Vaccinations 08/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though the Americas is the only World Health Organization (WHO) region that is reporting a slight decline in new COVID-19 cases this week, countries in Central and South America, Canada and Mexico are still experiencing rising rates of infection. Over 1.1 million new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Americas over the last week, officials […] Continue reading -> Countries Urged to Reopen with Caution as World Surpasses Four Million COVID Deaths 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin WHO urged high income countries in Europe and elsewhere to reconsider the reopening of mass events, and keep strict social distancing rules in place – in the wake of a surge in COVID cases almost everywhere but Latin America. They spoke at a press briefing on the day that the world passed the tragic milestone […] Continue reading -> New Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Approved Based on Antibody Levels Induced – Before Phase 3 Trials Are Finished 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Levels of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals is a strong indicator of COVID-19 vaccine success- and this knowledge could be used to jump-start vaccine approvals and mass administration – even before large Phase 3 clinical trials are completed, suggests a new study by the University of Oxford Vaccine Group, Public Health England, and AstraZeneca. Knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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.
Leading COVID Vaccines Linked to Rare Side Effects 13/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin The single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could lead to an increased risk of a rare neurological condition, warned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, adding it to the list of possible side effects. This comes along with a series of new reports on the side effects associated with the leading COVID-19 […] Continue reading -> Chinese Sinopharm and Sinovac Vaccines to Replenish Global COVAX Facility Supplies 12/07/2021 Editorial team Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has signed advanced purchase agreements (APAs) with Sinopharm and Sinovac, Chinese biotech firms, to immediately begin supplying the global COVAX Facility with 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, the agency announced on Monday. The agreements come as the Delta variant, first identified in India and classified as a WHO variant of […] Continue reading -> Lambda, the Newest WHO Variant of Interest, is Now in 29 Countries 09/07/2021 Raisa Santos The Lambda variant has now been found in 29 different countries, seven of them in Latin America and it is the dominant strain in Peru. The Lambda variant, or the C.37 strain, designated a variant of interest by the WHO on 15 June 2021, was first identified in Peru in August 2020. It is widespread […] Continue reading -> Rising Rates of COVID-19 Infection in Parts of Latin America, While Haiti Has Not Yet Started Vaccinations 08/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though the Americas is the only World Health Organization (WHO) region that is reporting a slight decline in new COVID-19 cases this week, countries in Central and South America, Canada and Mexico are still experiencing rising rates of infection. Over 1.1 million new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Americas over the last week, officials […] Continue reading -> Countries Urged to Reopen with Caution as World Surpasses Four Million COVID Deaths 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin WHO urged high income countries in Europe and elsewhere to reconsider the reopening of mass events, and keep strict social distancing rules in place – in the wake of a surge in COVID cases almost everywhere but Latin America. They spoke at a press briefing on the day that the world passed the tragic milestone […] Continue reading -> New Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Approved Based on Antibody Levels Induced – Before Phase 3 Trials Are Finished 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Levels of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals is a strong indicator of COVID-19 vaccine success- and this knowledge could be used to jump-start vaccine approvals and mass administration – even before large Phase 3 clinical trials are completed, suggests a new study by the University of Oxford Vaccine Group, Public Health England, and AstraZeneca. Knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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.
Chinese Sinopharm and Sinovac Vaccines to Replenish Global COVAX Facility Supplies 12/07/2021 Editorial team Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has signed advanced purchase agreements (APAs) with Sinopharm and Sinovac, Chinese biotech firms, to immediately begin supplying the global COVAX Facility with 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, the agency announced on Monday. The agreements come as the Delta variant, first identified in India and classified as a WHO variant of […] Continue reading -> Lambda, the Newest WHO Variant of Interest, is Now in 29 Countries 09/07/2021 Raisa Santos The Lambda variant has now been found in 29 different countries, seven of them in Latin America and it is the dominant strain in Peru. The Lambda variant, or the C.37 strain, designated a variant of interest by the WHO on 15 June 2021, was first identified in Peru in August 2020. It is widespread […] Continue reading -> Rising Rates of COVID-19 Infection in Parts of Latin America, While Haiti Has Not Yet Started Vaccinations 08/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though the Americas is the only World Health Organization (WHO) region that is reporting a slight decline in new COVID-19 cases this week, countries in Central and South America, Canada and Mexico are still experiencing rising rates of infection. Over 1.1 million new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Americas over the last week, officials […] Continue reading -> Countries Urged to Reopen with Caution as World Surpasses Four Million COVID Deaths 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin WHO urged high income countries in Europe and elsewhere to reconsider the reopening of mass events, and keep strict social distancing rules in place – in the wake of a surge in COVID cases almost everywhere but Latin America. They spoke at a press briefing on the day that the world passed the tragic milestone […] Continue reading -> New Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Approved Based on Antibody Levels Induced – Before Phase 3 Trials Are Finished 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Levels of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals is a strong indicator of COVID-19 vaccine success- and this knowledge could be used to jump-start vaccine approvals and mass administration – even before large Phase 3 clinical trials are completed, suggests a new study by the University of Oxford Vaccine Group, Public Health England, and AstraZeneca. Knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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.
Lambda, the Newest WHO Variant of Interest, is Now in 29 Countries 09/07/2021 Raisa Santos The Lambda variant has now been found in 29 different countries, seven of them in Latin America and it is the dominant strain in Peru. The Lambda variant, or the C.37 strain, designated a variant of interest by the WHO on 15 June 2021, was first identified in Peru in August 2020. It is widespread […] Continue reading -> Rising Rates of COVID-19 Infection in Parts of Latin America, While Haiti Has Not Yet Started Vaccinations 08/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though the Americas is the only World Health Organization (WHO) region that is reporting a slight decline in new COVID-19 cases this week, countries in Central and South America, Canada and Mexico are still experiencing rising rates of infection. Over 1.1 million new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Americas over the last week, officials […] Continue reading -> Countries Urged to Reopen with Caution as World Surpasses Four Million COVID Deaths 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin WHO urged high income countries in Europe and elsewhere to reconsider the reopening of mass events, and keep strict social distancing rules in place – in the wake of a surge in COVID cases almost everywhere but Latin America. They spoke at a press briefing on the day that the world passed the tragic milestone […] Continue reading -> New Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Approved Based on Antibody Levels Induced – Before Phase 3 Trials Are Finished 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Levels of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals is a strong indicator of COVID-19 vaccine success- and this knowledge could be used to jump-start vaccine approvals and mass administration – even before large Phase 3 clinical trials are completed, suggests a new study by the University of Oxford Vaccine Group, Public Health England, and AstraZeneca. Knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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.
Rising Rates of COVID-19 Infection in Parts of Latin America, While Haiti Has Not Yet Started Vaccinations 08/07/2021 Raisa Santos Though the Americas is the only World Health Organization (WHO) region that is reporting a slight decline in new COVID-19 cases this week, countries in Central and South America, Canada and Mexico are still experiencing rising rates of infection. Over 1.1 million new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Americas over the last week, officials […] Continue reading -> Countries Urged to Reopen with Caution as World Surpasses Four Million COVID Deaths 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin WHO urged high income countries in Europe and elsewhere to reconsider the reopening of mass events, and keep strict social distancing rules in place – in the wake of a surge in COVID cases almost everywhere but Latin America. They spoke at a press briefing on the day that the world passed the tragic milestone […] Continue reading -> New Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Approved Based on Antibody Levels Induced – Before Phase 3 Trials Are Finished 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Levels of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals is a strong indicator of COVID-19 vaccine success- and this knowledge could be used to jump-start vaccine approvals and mass administration – even before large Phase 3 clinical trials are completed, suggests a new study by the University of Oxford Vaccine Group, Public Health England, and AstraZeneca. Knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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.
Countries Urged to Reopen with Caution as World Surpasses Four Million COVID Deaths 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin WHO urged high income countries in Europe and elsewhere to reconsider the reopening of mass events, and keep strict social distancing rules in place – in the wake of a surge in COVID cases almost everywhere but Latin America. They spoke at a press briefing on the day that the world passed the tragic milestone […] Continue reading -> New Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Approved Based on Antibody Levels Induced – Before Phase 3 Trials Are Finished 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Levels of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals is a strong indicator of COVID-19 vaccine success- and this knowledge could be used to jump-start vaccine approvals and mass administration – even before large Phase 3 clinical trials are completed, suggests a new study by the University of Oxford Vaccine Group, Public Health England, and AstraZeneca. Knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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 Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could be Approved Based on Antibody Levels Induced – Before Phase 3 Trials Are Finished 07/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin Levels of neutralizing antibodies in vaccinated individuals is a strong indicator of COVID-19 vaccine success- and this knowledge could be used to jump-start vaccine approvals and mass administration – even before large Phase 3 clinical trials are completed, suggests a new study by the University of Oxford Vaccine Group, Public Health England, and AstraZeneca. Knowledge […] Continue reading -> COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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.
COVID Pandemic in a Dangerous and Fragile Phase, as Surges are Reported Globally 06/07/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin As many high-income countries are relaxing restrictions for the summer months, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are witnessing rises in cases, deaths, and overwhelmed hospitals. Countries in Europe and the United States are increasingly allowing in travellers, ending mask mandates, and allowing large gatherings including football matches and concerts. At the same time, the third […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] 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
‘Our Economies are Shattered’: Island Countries Cry Out for Help to Fight COVID-19 and Climate Change 02/07/2021 Chandre Prince Small island states need more help to deal with the effects of climate change as well as the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit concluded this week. Following a two day virtual SIDS Summit: For a healthy and resilient future in […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts