Humans Now Ingest Six Times More Microplastics Than in 1990 09/08/2024 Sophia Samantaroy Humans are ingesting and inhaling more microplastics than at any time in recorded history, a Cornell University study revealed. The research shows microplastic consumption has risen sixfold globally since 1990, with Asian, African, and American countries all experiencing increases. People in China and the United States are among those consuming record levels of tiny plastic […] Continue reading -> One in Four Teen Girls in a Relationship Experience Partner Violence 30/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska By the time they turn 20 years old, nearly a quarter (24%) of adolescent girls who have been in a relationship will have experienced physical or sexual violence from their intimate partner, according to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) published Monday found. Even though the prevalence of violence among teenagers largely parallels […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s Primary Health Centers Are Essential for NCD Control – But Lack Drugs and Support 26/07/2024 Kate Okorie Fifteen-year-old Mathias Ofoke is one of four children in his family born with type 1 diabetes. Whenever his symptoms worsened, he was taken to the nearest primary healthcare (PHC) center where he was repeatedly treated for malaria. It wasn’t until February, when a non-governmental organization (NGO), Abby Cares Foundation, organized a clinical outreach at Ezza […] Continue reading -> Malawi Acts to Overcome COVID-era Setbacks in HPV Vaccination 25/07/2024 Josephine Chinele After experiencing the distress of caring for a loved one with advanced cervical cancer, Edna Maloya vowed to take proactive measures to ensure that her family and friends would be protected. “I was my cousin’s caregiver. I can’t take chances with cervical cancer,” says Maloya, who lives in Blantyre, Malawi’s second largest city. She happily […] Continue reading -> More than Three-Quarters of People with Neurological Diseases in Low Income Countries Can’t Access Treatment 23/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nearly half of the world’s population suffers from some form of neurological condition ranging from simple migraines to Alzheimers. And yet in low-income countries, more than 75% of people needing neurological treatment cannot access care, according to a new World Health Organization report released on Tuesday, World Brain Day. The treatment gap – the difference […] Continue reading -> WHO Raises Alarm Over Polio Virus Detected in Gaza Sewage Water Samples 19/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Variant type 2 poliovirus (VDPV) has been isolated from six environmental (sewage) samples in the Gaza Strip – collected from two different collection sites in the southern city of Khan Younis as well as Deir al Balah, further north, WHO confirmed Friday. The variant poliovirus strains detected in all six wastewater samples, collected in late […] Continue reading -> Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Mentorship Session Offers New Insights 16/07/2024 Maayan Hoffman “Don’t be afraid to take risks. Think outside the box. Be agile. Adapt to change.” This was some of the advice young innovators in the life sciences field received last week during an interactive live mentorship session on the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly. Organized by WIPO and IFPMA (International […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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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One in Four Teen Girls in a Relationship Experience Partner Violence 30/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska By the time they turn 20 years old, nearly a quarter (24%) of adolescent girls who have been in a relationship will have experienced physical or sexual violence from their intimate partner, according to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) published Monday found. Even though the prevalence of violence among teenagers largely parallels […] Continue reading -> Nigeria’s Primary Health Centers Are Essential for NCD Control – But Lack Drugs and Support 26/07/2024 Kate Okorie Fifteen-year-old Mathias Ofoke is one of four children in his family born with type 1 diabetes. Whenever his symptoms worsened, he was taken to the nearest primary healthcare (PHC) center where he was repeatedly treated for malaria. It wasn’t until February, when a non-governmental organization (NGO), Abby Cares Foundation, organized a clinical outreach at Ezza […] Continue reading -> Malawi Acts to Overcome COVID-era Setbacks in HPV Vaccination 25/07/2024 Josephine Chinele After experiencing the distress of caring for a loved one with advanced cervical cancer, Edna Maloya vowed to take proactive measures to ensure that her family and friends would be protected. “I was my cousin’s caregiver. I can’t take chances with cervical cancer,” says Maloya, who lives in Blantyre, Malawi’s second largest city. She happily […] Continue reading -> More than Three-Quarters of People with Neurological Diseases in Low Income Countries Can’t Access Treatment 23/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nearly half of the world’s population suffers from some form of neurological condition ranging from simple migraines to Alzheimers. And yet in low-income countries, more than 75% of people needing neurological treatment cannot access care, according to a new World Health Organization report released on Tuesday, World Brain Day. The treatment gap – the difference […] Continue reading -> WHO Raises Alarm Over Polio Virus Detected in Gaza Sewage Water Samples 19/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Variant type 2 poliovirus (VDPV) has been isolated from six environmental (sewage) samples in the Gaza Strip – collected from two different collection sites in the southern city of Khan Younis as well as Deir al Balah, further north, WHO confirmed Friday. The variant poliovirus strains detected in all six wastewater samples, collected in late […] Continue reading -> Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Mentorship Session Offers New Insights 16/07/2024 Maayan Hoffman “Don’t be afraid to take risks. Think outside the box. Be agile. Adapt to change.” This was some of the advice young innovators in the life sciences field received last week during an interactive live mentorship session on the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly. Organized by WIPO and IFPMA (International […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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.
Nigeria’s Primary Health Centers Are Essential for NCD Control – But Lack Drugs and Support 26/07/2024 Kate Okorie Fifteen-year-old Mathias Ofoke is one of four children in his family born with type 1 diabetes. Whenever his symptoms worsened, he was taken to the nearest primary healthcare (PHC) center where he was repeatedly treated for malaria. It wasn’t until February, when a non-governmental organization (NGO), Abby Cares Foundation, organized a clinical outreach at Ezza […] Continue reading -> Malawi Acts to Overcome COVID-era Setbacks in HPV Vaccination 25/07/2024 Josephine Chinele After experiencing the distress of caring for a loved one with advanced cervical cancer, Edna Maloya vowed to take proactive measures to ensure that her family and friends would be protected. “I was my cousin’s caregiver. I can’t take chances with cervical cancer,” says Maloya, who lives in Blantyre, Malawi’s second largest city. She happily […] Continue reading -> More than Three-Quarters of People with Neurological Diseases in Low Income Countries Can’t Access Treatment 23/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nearly half of the world’s population suffers from some form of neurological condition ranging from simple migraines to Alzheimers. And yet in low-income countries, more than 75% of people needing neurological treatment cannot access care, according to a new World Health Organization report released on Tuesday, World Brain Day. The treatment gap – the difference […] Continue reading -> WHO Raises Alarm Over Polio Virus Detected in Gaza Sewage Water Samples 19/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Variant type 2 poliovirus (VDPV) has been isolated from six environmental (sewage) samples in the Gaza Strip – collected from two different collection sites in the southern city of Khan Younis as well as Deir al Balah, further north, WHO confirmed Friday. The variant poliovirus strains detected in all six wastewater samples, collected in late […] Continue reading -> Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Mentorship Session Offers New Insights 16/07/2024 Maayan Hoffman “Don’t be afraid to take risks. Think outside the box. Be agile. Adapt to change.” This was some of the advice young innovators in the life sciences field received last week during an interactive live mentorship session on the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly. Organized by WIPO and IFPMA (International […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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.
Malawi Acts to Overcome COVID-era Setbacks in HPV Vaccination 25/07/2024 Josephine Chinele After experiencing the distress of caring for a loved one with advanced cervical cancer, Edna Maloya vowed to take proactive measures to ensure that her family and friends would be protected. “I was my cousin’s caregiver. I can’t take chances with cervical cancer,” says Maloya, who lives in Blantyre, Malawi’s second largest city. She happily […] Continue reading -> More than Three-Quarters of People with Neurological Diseases in Low Income Countries Can’t Access Treatment 23/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nearly half of the world’s population suffers from some form of neurological condition ranging from simple migraines to Alzheimers. And yet in low-income countries, more than 75% of people needing neurological treatment cannot access care, according to a new World Health Organization report released on Tuesday, World Brain Day. The treatment gap – the difference […] Continue reading -> WHO Raises Alarm Over Polio Virus Detected in Gaza Sewage Water Samples 19/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Variant type 2 poliovirus (VDPV) has been isolated from six environmental (sewage) samples in the Gaza Strip – collected from two different collection sites in the southern city of Khan Younis as well as Deir al Balah, further north, WHO confirmed Friday. The variant poliovirus strains detected in all six wastewater samples, collected in late […] Continue reading -> Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Mentorship Session Offers New Insights 16/07/2024 Maayan Hoffman “Don’t be afraid to take risks. Think outside the box. Be agile. Adapt to change.” This was some of the advice young innovators in the life sciences field received last week during an interactive live mentorship session on the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly. Organized by WIPO and IFPMA (International […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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.
More than Three-Quarters of People with Neurological Diseases in Low Income Countries Can’t Access Treatment 23/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Nearly half of the world’s population suffers from some form of neurological condition ranging from simple migraines to Alzheimers. And yet in low-income countries, more than 75% of people needing neurological treatment cannot access care, according to a new World Health Organization report released on Tuesday, World Brain Day. The treatment gap – the difference […] Continue reading -> WHO Raises Alarm Over Polio Virus Detected in Gaza Sewage Water Samples 19/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Variant type 2 poliovirus (VDPV) has been isolated from six environmental (sewage) samples in the Gaza Strip – collected from two different collection sites in the southern city of Khan Younis as well as Deir al Balah, further north, WHO confirmed Friday. The variant poliovirus strains detected in all six wastewater samples, collected in late […] Continue reading -> Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Mentorship Session Offers New Insights 16/07/2024 Maayan Hoffman “Don’t be afraid to take risks. Think outside the box. Be agile. Adapt to change.” This was some of the advice young innovators in the life sciences field received last week during an interactive live mentorship session on the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly. Organized by WIPO and IFPMA (International […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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 Raises Alarm Over Polio Virus Detected in Gaza Sewage Water Samples 19/07/2024 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Variant type 2 poliovirus (VDPV) has been isolated from six environmental (sewage) samples in the Gaza Strip – collected from two different collection sites in the southern city of Khan Younis as well as Deir al Balah, further north, WHO confirmed Friday. The variant poliovirus strains detected in all six wastewater samples, collected in late […] Continue reading -> Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Mentorship Session Offers New Insights 16/07/2024 Maayan Hoffman “Don’t be afraid to take risks. Think outside the box. Be agile. Adapt to change.” This was some of the advice young innovators in the life sciences field received last week during an interactive live mentorship session on the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly. Organized by WIPO and IFPMA (International […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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.
Unlocking Innovation: Life Sciences Mentorship Session Offers New Insights 16/07/2024 Maayan Hoffman “Don’t be afraid to take risks. Think outside the box. Be agile. Adapt to change.” This was some of the advice young innovators in the life sciences field received last week during an interactive live mentorship session on the sidelines of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly. Organized by WIPO and IFPMA (International […] Continue reading -> Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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.
Global Leaders Praise Gambia’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan The Gambia’s parliament voted by a substantial margin on Monday to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), defeating a Bill by conservative lawmakers and religious leaders. Thirty four of the 53 MPs voted against the Private Members’ Bill introduced by MP Almameh Gibba from the Alliance for the Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), […] Continue reading -> Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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.
Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises Stall Global Immunisation of Children 15/07/2024 Kerry Cullinan Childhood immunisation has stalled in the past year, mainly due to increased global conflict, with the number of children receiving no vaccines increasing to 14.5 million in 2023 – up from 13.9 million in 2022. There has also been an almost threefold increase in measles cases in the past year – a sign of inadequate […] Continue reading -> Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] 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
Biosecurity Guide Warns of Risks from AI, Cyber-attacks and Amateur Experiments 11/07/2024 Zuzanna Stawiska Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, cyberattacks, genetic engineering, and amateur-led biology experiments could all pose threats to a country, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) updated guidance on lab biosecurity. The guidance aims to help national regulatory bodies and other institutions “establish or strengthen frameworks for handling high-consequence pathogens”. It features a comprehensive set of […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts