Stepping Up The Fight Against Severe Malaria In Zambia: An Innovative Approach Scales Up 25/04/2019 David Branigan As leaders from across the globe met in Paris today to renew commitments against malaria on World Malaria Day, a Geneva-based group announced the scale-up of a project in rural Zambia that reduced severe malaria fatality by 96 percent. The innovative project administers life-saving drugs to children with malaria in rural communities, and provides immediate […] Continue reading -> Landmark Malaria Vaccine Launched In Malawi – Kenya, Ghana Next 23/04/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization today announced that a new vaccine for malaria, which has been in development for 30 years and recently passed clinical trials, is being introduced as part of the routine childhood immunization programmes of Malawi, soon to be followed by Kenya and Ghana. Image Credits: WHO/M. Nieuwenhof. Continue reading -> PATH and MMV launch 5-year global initiative to support elimination of relapsing malaria 23/04/2019 Editorial team [Medicines for Malaria Venture Press Release] PATH and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) announce a 5-year, jointly-led initiative, VivAccess, to support countries in the elimination of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria. The initiative is part of the larger global effort to support malaria-endemic countries in the adoption and use of new and existing tools, to facilitate well-tolerated and […] Continue reading -> Europe-Africa partnership spearheads development of next-generation antimalarial drug 16/04/2019 Editorial team [Medicines for Malaria Venture Press Release] The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) has granted new funding of €10m over five years to support late-stage clinical trials of a next-generation antimalarial combination including KAF156 (ganaplacide). The trials will be conducted in four countries in West and Central Africa: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali and […] Continue reading -> Global Life Expectancy Improved, Women Outlive Men, But Gaps Persist Based On Income 04/04/2019 David Branigan Global life expectancy at birth has increased from 65.5 years in 2000 to 72 years in 2016, a new World Health Organization report has found. But despite this overall improvement, significant disparities persist: life expectancy in low-income countries was 18.1 years lower than in high-income countries in 2016. Image Credits: WHO/J. Holmes. Continue reading -> 1 In 4 Health Care Facilities Lacks Basic Water Services – UNICEF, WHO 03/04/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] One in four health care facilities around the world lacks basic water services, impacting over 2 billion people, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP). The WHO/UNICEF JMP report, WASH in Health Care Facilities, is the first comprehensive global assessment of water, […] Continue reading -> Diarrhoea Can Be More Dangerous Than Bullets To Children During Conflicts, Emergencies 29/03/2019 David Branigan In extended conflicts, “bullets and bombs are not always the deadliest threats to a child’s life,” a new UNICEF report reveals. During such conflicts, children are up to 20 times more likely to die from diarrhoea than violence. As is evidenced by recent outbreaks of cholera in Yemen and Mozambique, conflict and disaster-resilient water, sanitation […] Continue reading -> WHO Stakeholders Meet To Establish A “Different Approach” For Post-2020 Vaccine Strategy 21/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization and global partners wrapped up a meeting today to develop a vision and strategy prototype for the post-2020 decade of action on vaccines and immunizations. This new plan of action for 2021-2030 will take a different approach that is more “bottom up” and collaborative in engaging countries and other stakeholders to […] Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer 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.
Landmark Malaria Vaccine Launched In Malawi – Kenya, Ghana Next 23/04/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization today announced that a new vaccine for malaria, which has been in development for 30 years and recently passed clinical trials, is being introduced as part of the routine childhood immunization programmes of Malawi, soon to be followed by Kenya and Ghana. Image Credits: WHO/M. Nieuwenhof. Continue reading -> PATH and MMV launch 5-year global initiative to support elimination of relapsing malaria 23/04/2019 Editorial team [Medicines for Malaria Venture Press Release] PATH and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) announce a 5-year, jointly-led initiative, VivAccess, to support countries in the elimination of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria. The initiative is part of the larger global effort to support malaria-endemic countries in the adoption and use of new and existing tools, to facilitate well-tolerated and […] Continue reading -> Europe-Africa partnership spearheads development of next-generation antimalarial drug 16/04/2019 Editorial team [Medicines for Malaria Venture Press Release] The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) has granted new funding of €10m over five years to support late-stage clinical trials of a next-generation antimalarial combination including KAF156 (ganaplacide). The trials will be conducted in four countries in West and Central Africa: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali and […] Continue reading -> Global Life Expectancy Improved, Women Outlive Men, But Gaps Persist Based On Income 04/04/2019 David Branigan Global life expectancy at birth has increased from 65.5 years in 2000 to 72 years in 2016, a new World Health Organization report has found. But despite this overall improvement, significant disparities persist: life expectancy in low-income countries was 18.1 years lower than in high-income countries in 2016. Image Credits: WHO/J. Holmes. Continue reading -> 1 In 4 Health Care Facilities Lacks Basic Water Services – UNICEF, WHO 03/04/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] One in four health care facilities around the world lacks basic water services, impacting over 2 billion people, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP). The WHO/UNICEF JMP report, WASH in Health Care Facilities, is the first comprehensive global assessment of water, […] Continue reading -> Diarrhoea Can Be More Dangerous Than Bullets To Children During Conflicts, Emergencies 29/03/2019 David Branigan In extended conflicts, “bullets and bombs are not always the deadliest threats to a child’s life,” a new UNICEF report reveals. During such conflicts, children are up to 20 times more likely to die from diarrhoea than violence. As is evidenced by recent outbreaks of cholera in Yemen and Mozambique, conflict and disaster-resilient water, sanitation […] Continue reading -> WHO Stakeholders Meet To Establish A “Different Approach” For Post-2020 Vaccine Strategy 21/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization and global partners wrapped up a meeting today to develop a vision and strategy prototype for the post-2020 decade of action on vaccines and immunizations. This new plan of action for 2021-2030 will take a different approach that is more “bottom up” and collaborative in engaging countries and other stakeholders to […] Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer 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.
PATH and MMV launch 5-year global initiative to support elimination of relapsing malaria 23/04/2019 Editorial team [Medicines for Malaria Venture Press Release] PATH and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) announce a 5-year, jointly-led initiative, VivAccess, to support countries in the elimination of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria. The initiative is part of the larger global effort to support malaria-endemic countries in the adoption and use of new and existing tools, to facilitate well-tolerated and […] Continue reading -> Europe-Africa partnership spearheads development of next-generation antimalarial drug 16/04/2019 Editorial team [Medicines for Malaria Venture Press Release] The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) has granted new funding of €10m over five years to support late-stage clinical trials of a next-generation antimalarial combination including KAF156 (ganaplacide). The trials will be conducted in four countries in West and Central Africa: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali and […] Continue reading -> Global Life Expectancy Improved, Women Outlive Men, But Gaps Persist Based On Income 04/04/2019 David Branigan Global life expectancy at birth has increased from 65.5 years in 2000 to 72 years in 2016, a new World Health Organization report has found. But despite this overall improvement, significant disparities persist: life expectancy in low-income countries was 18.1 years lower than in high-income countries in 2016. Image Credits: WHO/J. Holmes. Continue reading -> 1 In 4 Health Care Facilities Lacks Basic Water Services – UNICEF, WHO 03/04/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] One in four health care facilities around the world lacks basic water services, impacting over 2 billion people, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP). The WHO/UNICEF JMP report, WASH in Health Care Facilities, is the first comprehensive global assessment of water, […] Continue reading -> Diarrhoea Can Be More Dangerous Than Bullets To Children During Conflicts, Emergencies 29/03/2019 David Branigan In extended conflicts, “bullets and bombs are not always the deadliest threats to a child’s life,” a new UNICEF report reveals. During such conflicts, children are up to 20 times more likely to die from diarrhoea than violence. As is evidenced by recent outbreaks of cholera in Yemen and Mozambique, conflict and disaster-resilient water, sanitation […] Continue reading -> WHO Stakeholders Meet To Establish A “Different Approach” For Post-2020 Vaccine Strategy 21/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization and global partners wrapped up a meeting today to develop a vision and strategy prototype for the post-2020 decade of action on vaccines and immunizations. This new plan of action for 2021-2030 will take a different approach that is more “bottom up” and collaborative in engaging countries and other stakeholders to […] Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer 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.
Europe-Africa partnership spearheads development of next-generation antimalarial drug 16/04/2019 Editorial team [Medicines for Malaria Venture Press Release] The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) has granted new funding of €10m over five years to support late-stage clinical trials of a next-generation antimalarial combination including KAF156 (ganaplacide). The trials will be conducted in four countries in West and Central Africa: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali and […] Continue reading -> Global Life Expectancy Improved, Women Outlive Men, But Gaps Persist Based On Income 04/04/2019 David Branigan Global life expectancy at birth has increased from 65.5 years in 2000 to 72 years in 2016, a new World Health Organization report has found. But despite this overall improvement, significant disparities persist: life expectancy in low-income countries was 18.1 years lower than in high-income countries in 2016. Image Credits: WHO/J. Holmes. Continue reading -> 1 In 4 Health Care Facilities Lacks Basic Water Services – UNICEF, WHO 03/04/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] One in four health care facilities around the world lacks basic water services, impacting over 2 billion people, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP). The WHO/UNICEF JMP report, WASH in Health Care Facilities, is the first comprehensive global assessment of water, […] Continue reading -> Diarrhoea Can Be More Dangerous Than Bullets To Children During Conflicts, Emergencies 29/03/2019 David Branigan In extended conflicts, “bullets and bombs are not always the deadliest threats to a child’s life,” a new UNICEF report reveals. During such conflicts, children are up to 20 times more likely to die from diarrhoea than violence. As is evidenced by recent outbreaks of cholera in Yemen and Mozambique, conflict and disaster-resilient water, sanitation […] Continue reading -> WHO Stakeholders Meet To Establish A “Different Approach” For Post-2020 Vaccine Strategy 21/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization and global partners wrapped up a meeting today to develop a vision and strategy prototype for the post-2020 decade of action on vaccines and immunizations. This new plan of action for 2021-2030 will take a different approach that is more “bottom up” and collaborative in engaging countries and other stakeholders to […] Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer 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.
Global Life Expectancy Improved, Women Outlive Men, But Gaps Persist Based On Income 04/04/2019 David Branigan Global life expectancy at birth has increased from 65.5 years in 2000 to 72 years in 2016, a new World Health Organization report has found. But despite this overall improvement, significant disparities persist: life expectancy in low-income countries was 18.1 years lower than in high-income countries in 2016. Image Credits: WHO/J. Holmes. Continue reading -> 1 In 4 Health Care Facilities Lacks Basic Water Services – UNICEF, WHO 03/04/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] One in four health care facilities around the world lacks basic water services, impacting over 2 billion people, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP). The WHO/UNICEF JMP report, WASH in Health Care Facilities, is the first comprehensive global assessment of water, […] Continue reading -> Diarrhoea Can Be More Dangerous Than Bullets To Children During Conflicts, Emergencies 29/03/2019 David Branigan In extended conflicts, “bullets and bombs are not always the deadliest threats to a child’s life,” a new UNICEF report reveals. During such conflicts, children are up to 20 times more likely to die from diarrhoea than violence. As is evidenced by recent outbreaks of cholera in Yemen and Mozambique, conflict and disaster-resilient water, sanitation […] Continue reading -> WHO Stakeholders Meet To Establish A “Different Approach” For Post-2020 Vaccine Strategy 21/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization and global partners wrapped up a meeting today to develop a vision and strategy prototype for the post-2020 decade of action on vaccines and immunizations. This new plan of action for 2021-2030 will take a different approach that is more “bottom up” and collaborative in engaging countries and other stakeholders to […] Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer 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.
1 In 4 Health Care Facilities Lacks Basic Water Services – UNICEF, WHO 03/04/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] One in four health care facilities around the world lacks basic water services, impacting over 2 billion people, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP). The WHO/UNICEF JMP report, WASH in Health Care Facilities, is the first comprehensive global assessment of water, […] Continue reading -> Diarrhoea Can Be More Dangerous Than Bullets To Children During Conflicts, Emergencies 29/03/2019 David Branigan In extended conflicts, “bullets and bombs are not always the deadliest threats to a child’s life,” a new UNICEF report reveals. During such conflicts, children are up to 20 times more likely to die from diarrhoea than violence. As is evidenced by recent outbreaks of cholera in Yemen and Mozambique, conflict and disaster-resilient water, sanitation […] Continue reading -> WHO Stakeholders Meet To Establish A “Different Approach” For Post-2020 Vaccine Strategy 21/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization and global partners wrapped up a meeting today to develop a vision and strategy prototype for the post-2020 decade of action on vaccines and immunizations. This new plan of action for 2021-2030 will take a different approach that is more “bottom up” and collaborative in engaging countries and other stakeholders to […] Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer 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.
Diarrhoea Can Be More Dangerous Than Bullets To Children During Conflicts, Emergencies 29/03/2019 David Branigan In extended conflicts, “bullets and bombs are not always the deadliest threats to a child’s life,” a new UNICEF report reveals. During such conflicts, children are up to 20 times more likely to die from diarrhoea than violence. As is evidenced by recent outbreaks of cholera in Yemen and Mozambique, conflict and disaster-resilient water, sanitation […] Continue reading -> WHO Stakeholders Meet To Establish A “Different Approach” For Post-2020 Vaccine Strategy 21/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization and global partners wrapped up a meeting today to develop a vision and strategy prototype for the post-2020 decade of action on vaccines and immunizations. This new plan of action for 2021-2030 will take a different approach that is more “bottom up” and collaborative in engaging countries and other stakeholders to […] Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer 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 Stakeholders Meet To Establish A “Different Approach” For Post-2020 Vaccine Strategy 21/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization and global partners wrapped up a meeting today to develop a vision and strategy prototype for the post-2020 decade of action on vaccines and immunizations. This new plan of action for 2021-2030 will take a different approach that is more “bottom up” and collaborative in engaging countries and other stakeholders to […] Continue reading -> New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer 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
New Study Finds Better Sewage Management Critical To Combatting AMR 18/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bacteria and other pathogens that are resistant to common anti-microbial medications appear to be most abundant in Africa, as well as parts of South-East Asia and other developing regions with a poor record of sewage and sanitation management, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Newer posts