COVID-19 Has Outlined Healthcare Systems’ Dangerous Emissions Problem 29/01/2021 Raisa Santos Failure to align the global recovery from COVID-19 with an equally powerful climate response could threaten the worldwide effort to limit the average global temperature increase, public health experts have said. In a convention in 2015 now known as the Paris Agreement, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established its aim to […] Continue reading -> Pharma Ill-Equipped To Handle 10 Most Infectious Diseases And Future Pandemics, Report Warns 29/01/2021 Raisa Santos With ten of the world’s most infectious diseases not catered by drug firms, pharmaceutical giants remain unprepared to tackle future pandemics, a new report has said. The report, published on Tuesday, found that though current medicine and vaccine research and development is primarily geared towards the COVID-19 pandemic, there are next to no efforts to […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Head calls for ‘Common Approach’ To Travel Restrictions Based on COVID Test & Not ‘National Origins’; 7 African Nations Report SARS-CoV-2 Variants 28/01/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN – Five African countries have now confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 501Y.V2 variant, which first appeared in South Africa, and there is concern that the variant is circulating undetected elsewhere on the continent. The Gambia and Nigeria have seen cases of the variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom, said WHO’s African Regional […] Continue reading -> EU Protests AstraZeneca Vaccine Delays – Could Block UK-Bound Exports 28/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin AstraZeneca has joined Pfizer in announcing delays in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to countries in Europe, leading furious EU officials to plan for a system of tighter monitoring of vaccine exports. The British-Swedish pharma company that developed its COVID-19 vaccine with researchers at Oxford University, informed the European Commission on Friday that there would be […] Continue reading -> European Countries Start Recommending High-Filtration Masks – Over ‘Artisanal’ Cloth Variants 27/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin In the midst of the spread of new SARS-CoV2 virus variants, several European countries have updated their guidance and regulations on masks, to recommend the use of high-filtration medical-grade masks over fabric ones in confined settings. France’s health advisory council (Haute Conseil de la Santé Publique) issued new recommendations last week, warning against the wearing […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> 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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Pharma Ill-Equipped To Handle 10 Most Infectious Diseases And Future Pandemics, Report Warns 29/01/2021 Raisa Santos With ten of the world’s most infectious diseases not catered by drug firms, pharmaceutical giants remain unprepared to tackle future pandemics, a new report has said. The report, published on Tuesday, found that though current medicine and vaccine research and development is primarily geared towards the COVID-19 pandemic, there are next to no efforts to […] Continue reading -> Africa CDC Head calls for ‘Common Approach’ To Travel Restrictions Based on COVID Test & Not ‘National Origins’; 7 African Nations Report SARS-CoV-2 Variants 28/01/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN – Five African countries have now confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 501Y.V2 variant, which first appeared in South Africa, and there is concern that the variant is circulating undetected elsewhere on the continent. The Gambia and Nigeria have seen cases of the variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom, said WHO’s African Regional […] Continue reading -> EU Protests AstraZeneca Vaccine Delays – Could Block UK-Bound Exports 28/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin AstraZeneca has joined Pfizer in announcing delays in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to countries in Europe, leading furious EU officials to plan for a system of tighter monitoring of vaccine exports. The British-Swedish pharma company that developed its COVID-19 vaccine with researchers at Oxford University, informed the European Commission on Friday that there would be […] Continue reading -> European Countries Start Recommending High-Filtration Masks – Over ‘Artisanal’ Cloth Variants 27/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin In the midst of the spread of new SARS-CoV2 virus variants, several European countries have updated their guidance and regulations on masks, to recommend the use of high-filtration medical-grade masks over fabric ones in confined settings. France’s health advisory council (Haute Conseil de la Santé Publique) issued new recommendations last week, warning against the wearing […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> 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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Africa CDC Head calls for ‘Common Approach’ To Travel Restrictions Based on COVID Test & Not ‘National Origins’; 7 African Nations Report SARS-CoV-2 Variants 28/01/2021 Paul Adepoju IBADAN – Five African countries have now confirmed cases of the SARS-CoV-2 501Y.V2 variant, which first appeared in South Africa, and there is concern that the variant is circulating undetected elsewhere on the continent. The Gambia and Nigeria have seen cases of the variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom, said WHO’s African Regional […] Continue reading -> EU Protests AstraZeneca Vaccine Delays – Could Block UK-Bound Exports 28/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin AstraZeneca has joined Pfizer in announcing delays in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to countries in Europe, leading furious EU officials to plan for a system of tighter monitoring of vaccine exports. The British-Swedish pharma company that developed its COVID-19 vaccine with researchers at Oxford University, informed the European Commission on Friday that there would be […] Continue reading -> European Countries Start Recommending High-Filtration Masks – Over ‘Artisanal’ Cloth Variants 27/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin In the midst of the spread of new SARS-CoV2 virus variants, several European countries have updated their guidance and regulations on masks, to recommend the use of high-filtration medical-grade masks over fabric ones in confined settings. France’s health advisory council (Haute Conseil de la Santé Publique) issued new recommendations last week, warning against the wearing […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> 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
EU Protests AstraZeneca Vaccine Delays – Could Block UK-Bound Exports 28/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin AstraZeneca has joined Pfizer in announcing delays in deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to countries in Europe, leading furious EU officials to plan for a system of tighter monitoring of vaccine exports. The British-Swedish pharma company that developed its COVID-19 vaccine with researchers at Oxford University, informed the European Commission on Friday that there would be […] Continue reading -> European Countries Start Recommending High-Filtration Masks – Over ‘Artisanal’ Cloth Variants 27/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin In the midst of the spread of new SARS-CoV2 virus variants, several European countries have updated their guidance and regulations on masks, to recommend the use of high-filtration medical-grade masks over fabric ones in confined settings. France’s health advisory council (Haute Conseil de la Santé Publique) issued new recommendations last week, warning against the wearing […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> 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
European Countries Start Recommending High-Filtration Masks – Over ‘Artisanal’ Cloth Variants 27/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin In the midst of the spread of new SARS-CoV2 virus variants, several European countries have updated their guidance and regulations on masks, to recommend the use of high-filtration medical-grade masks over fabric ones in confined settings. France’s health advisory council (Haute Conseil de la Santé Publique) issued new recommendations last week, warning against the wearing […] Continue reading -> Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Safe’ For Most People WHO Experts Say – But No Recommendation For Pregnant Women Or Children 26/01/2021 J Hacker The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe for most people including those with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunizations. However, the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or children as it has not been tested on these groups, according to […] Continue reading -> Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Member States Raise Concerns About Sustainability Of Funding For Polio & Antimicrobial Resistance Efforts 26/01/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin COVID-19 has led to the suspension of polio campaigns in more than 30 countries, and has underscored the importance of the mission to eradicate it, tackle antimicrobial resistance, and ensure the timely sharing of pathogens, said WHO member states at Monday’s Executive Board session. Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, member states reviewed and discussed […] Continue reading -> Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Cheaper To Fund Global Vaccines Than Suffer Economic Pandemic Fallout, Finds Study 25/01/2021 Kerry Cullinan Wealthy countries that pursue ‘vaccine nationalism’ when their trading partners don’t have access to the COVID-19 vaccine will pay a far higher economic price than if they invest in ensuring all countries have access to vaccines, according to a comprehensive economic modelling study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, commissioned by […] Continue reading -> Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Gender-based Violence, Unhealthy Diets & Climate Need Greater Focus In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO Member States 23/01/2021 J Hacker WHO needs to focus more work on limiting gender-based violence, increase its programmatic emphasis on healthy diets and lifestyles, and contribute to renewed momentum on climate action, said WHO member states at Friday’s Executive Board session. The member states were reviewing the WHO Director General’s report on “social determinants of health” – in light of […] Continue reading -> Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Pfizer/BioNTech Join Global COVAX Vaccine Facility – In Game-Changer For WHO Plan To Roll Out Vaccines More Equitably 22/01/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Pfizer/BioNTech will join the WHO-co-sponsored COVAX vaccine facility, providing up to 40 million vaccines at cost to the Facility for use in low-income countries around the world – in what signals a breakthrough for the facility that only a week ago appeared to be teetering on the verse of irrelevance – as more low- and […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts