Adichie’s Loss and the UHC Agenda: Why Smart Policy Isn’t Saving Lives in Nigeria Yet 19/01/2026 Kate Okorie LAGOS – On 6 January, literary icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie lost one of her 21-month-old twin boys at Euracare, an elite private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Adichie alleges “criminal negligence”, specifically an overdose of propofol and oxygen deprivation, leading to the death of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi. The hospital maintains it followed “international standards” and […] Continue reading -> Confusion Over ‘Cancellation’ of Controversial Hepatitis B Trial in Guinea-Bissau 16/01/2026 Kerry Cullinan A controversial clinical trial on the effects of the hepatitis B vaccine on babies in Guinea-Bissau has been “cancelled”, according to Dr Yap Boum of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, this has been contested by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is funding a Danish group to […] Continue reading -> US Congressional Leaders Agree to $9.4 Billion for Global Health – Countering Trump Proposal for Deeper Cuts 15/01/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The $9.4 billion package agreed to by the US Senate and House Appropriations Committees, is more than double the $3.7 billion requested by the Trump Administration, and signals bipartisan support for maintaining significant global health aid – although the package still must be approved by both Senate and House, and could also be vetoed by […] Continue reading -> December Deals: US Signs Bilateral Health Agreements with 14 African Countries – With Some Key Exceptions 09/01/2026 Kerry Cullinan Over December, the United States signed bilateral health co-operation agreements with 14 African countries, setting out the parameters for aid in exchange for speedy information about new disease outbreaks – and, in some instances, clinched alongside trade deals profitable to US companies. The fourteen countries, in order of when the agreements were signed, are: Kenya, […] Continue reading -> Escalating DR Congo Conflict Exacerbates Refugee Flight; Gaza Famine Threat Eases 22/12/2025 Editorial team UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has said it is “deeply alarmed” by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a crisis point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing a new wave of violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Since early December, over 84,000 […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Collaboration Across Africa is Key to Increasing Clinical Trials 05/12/2025 Sophia Samantaroy In Kenya, toxicologists and epidemiologists face a difficult choice: to pursue better-paid work to support their families, or volunteer as reviewers for vaccine clinical trials, often without the compensation needed to cover even their children’s school fees. Their dilemma underscores a broader challenge in Africa’s clinical research ecosystem. Slow, duplicative approval processes and limited regulatory […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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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Confusion Over ‘Cancellation’ of Controversial Hepatitis B Trial in Guinea-Bissau 16/01/2026 Kerry Cullinan A controversial clinical trial on the effects of the hepatitis B vaccine on babies in Guinea-Bissau has been “cancelled”, according to Dr Yap Boum of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, this has been contested by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is funding a Danish group to […] Continue reading -> US Congressional Leaders Agree to $9.4 Billion for Global Health – Countering Trump Proposal for Deeper Cuts 15/01/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The $9.4 billion package agreed to by the US Senate and House Appropriations Committees, is more than double the $3.7 billion requested by the Trump Administration, and signals bipartisan support for maintaining significant global health aid – although the package still must be approved by both Senate and House, and could also be vetoed by […] Continue reading -> December Deals: US Signs Bilateral Health Agreements with 14 African Countries – With Some Key Exceptions 09/01/2026 Kerry Cullinan Over December, the United States signed bilateral health co-operation agreements with 14 African countries, setting out the parameters for aid in exchange for speedy information about new disease outbreaks – and, in some instances, clinched alongside trade deals profitable to US companies. The fourteen countries, in order of when the agreements were signed, are: Kenya, […] Continue reading -> Escalating DR Congo Conflict Exacerbates Refugee Flight; Gaza Famine Threat Eases 22/12/2025 Editorial team UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has said it is “deeply alarmed” by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a crisis point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing a new wave of violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Since early December, over 84,000 […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Collaboration Across Africa is Key to Increasing Clinical Trials 05/12/2025 Sophia Samantaroy In Kenya, toxicologists and epidemiologists face a difficult choice: to pursue better-paid work to support their families, or volunteer as reviewers for vaccine clinical trials, often without the compensation needed to cover even their children’s school fees. Their dilemma underscores a broader challenge in Africa’s clinical research ecosystem. Slow, duplicative approval processes and limited regulatory […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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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US Congressional Leaders Agree to $9.4 Billion for Global Health – Countering Trump Proposal for Deeper Cuts 15/01/2026 Sophia Samantaroy The $9.4 billion package agreed to by the US Senate and House Appropriations Committees, is more than double the $3.7 billion requested by the Trump Administration, and signals bipartisan support for maintaining significant global health aid – although the package still must be approved by both Senate and House, and could also be vetoed by […] Continue reading -> December Deals: US Signs Bilateral Health Agreements with 14 African Countries – With Some Key Exceptions 09/01/2026 Kerry Cullinan Over December, the United States signed bilateral health co-operation agreements with 14 African countries, setting out the parameters for aid in exchange for speedy information about new disease outbreaks – and, in some instances, clinched alongside trade deals profitable to US companies. The fourteen countries, in order of when the agreements were signed, are: Kenya, […] Continue reading -> Escalating DR Congo Conflict Exacerbates Refugee Flight; Gaza Famine Threat Eases 22/12/2025 Editorial team UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has said it is “deeply alarmed” by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a crisis point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing a new wave of violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Since early December, over 84,000 […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Collaboration Across Africa is Key to Increasing Clinical Trials 05/12/2025 Sophia Samantaroy In Kenya, toxicologists and epidemiologists face a difficult choice: to pursue better-paid work to support their families, or volunteer as reviewers for vaccine clinical trials, often without the compensation needed to cover even their children’s school fees. Their dilemma underscores a broader challenge in Africa’s clinical research ecosystem. Slow, duplicative approval processes and limited regulatory […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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.
December Deals: US Signs Bilateral Health Agreements with 14 African Countries – With Some Key Exceptions 09/01/2026 Kerry Cullinan Over December, the United States signed bilateral health co-operation agreements with 14 African countries, setting out the parameters for aid in exchange for speedy information about new disease outbreaks – and, in some instances, clinched alongside trade deals profitable to US companies. The fourteen countries, in order of when the agreements were signed, are: Kenya, […] Continue reading -> Escalating DR Congo Conflict Exacerbates Refugee Flight; Gaza Famine Threat Eases 22/12/2025 Editorial team UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has said it is “deeply alarmed” by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a crisis point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing a new wave of violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Since early December, over 84,000 […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Collaboration Across Africa is Key to Increasing Clinical Trials 05/12/2025 Sophia Samantaroy In Kenya, toxicologists and epidemiologists face a difficult choice: to pursue better-paid work to support their families, or volunteer as reviewers for vaccine clinical trials, often without the compensation needed to cover even their children’s school fees. Their dilemma underscores a broader challenge in Africa’s clinical research ecosystem. Slow, duplicative approval processes and limited regulatory […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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.
Escalating DR Congo Conflict Exacerbates Refugee Flight; Gaza Famine Threat Eases 22/12/2025 Editorial team UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has said it is “deeply alarmed” by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a crisis point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing a new wave of violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Since early December, over 84,000 […] Continue reading -> $1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Collaboration Across Africa is Key to Increasing Clinical Trials 05/12/2025 Sophia Samantaroy In Kenya, toxicologists and epidemiologists face a difficult choice: to pursue better-paid work to support their families, or volunteer as reviewers for vaccine clinical trials, often without the compensation needed to cover even their children’s school fees. Their dilemma underscores a broader challenge in Africa’s clinical research ecosystem. Slow, duplicative approval processes and limited regulatory […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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.
$1.9 Billion in Pledges to Polio Eradication by Gates and Other Donors Narrows Funding Gap 09/12/2025 Editorial team Global leaders pledged US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication on Monday, including a new $1.2 billion commitment by the Gates Foundation. The pledges, made on the margins of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reduce the remaining budget gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) to just $440 million through 2029. That’s in comparison by […] Continue reading -> Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Collaboration Across Africa is Key to Increasing Clinical Trials 05/12/2025 Sophia Samantaroy In Kenya, toxicologists and epidemiologists face a difficult choice: to pursue better-paid work to support their families, or volunteer as reviewers for vaccine clinical trials, often without the compensation needed to cover even their children’s school fees. Their dilemma underscores a broader challenge in Africa’s clinical research ecosystem. Slow, duplicative approval processes and limited regulatory […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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.
Gavi Cuts Staff and Support to WHO and UNICEF – Gives More Freedom to Countries to Decide Vaccine Priorities 05/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has pared down its staff in its Geneva headquarters, Washington DC and New York by 33% – from 643 to 440 people, the agency confirmed today, following a June replenishment drive that fell about $2 billion short of a $11.9 billion fundraising goal for 2026-2030. Beginning in 2026, the agency will […] Continue reading -> Collaboration Across Africa is Key to Increasing Clinical Trials 05/12/2025 Sophia Samantaroy In Kenya, toxicologists and epidemiologists face a difficult choice: to pursue better-paid work to support their families, or volunteer as reviewers for vaccine clinical trials, often without the compensation needed to cover even their children’s school fees. Their dilemma underscores a broader challenge in Africa’s clinical research ecosystem. Slow, duplicative approval processes and limited regulatory […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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.
Collaboration Across Africa is Key to Increasing Clinical Trials 05/12/2025 Sophia Samantaroy In Kenya, toxicologists and epidemiologists face a difficult choice: to pursue better-paid work to support their families, or volunteer as reviewers for vaccine clinical trials, often without the compensation needed to cover even their children’s school fees. Their dilemma underscores a broader challenge in Africa’s clinical research ecosystem. Slow, duplicative approval processes and limited regulatory […] Continue reading -> Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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.
Infection Prevention and Control Falters Post-Pandemic – Increasing AMR Risks 04/12/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The post-pandemic decline in infection-prevention practices, along with the broader crash in global health finance, are undermining progress against antimicrobial resistance – one of the planet’s most urgent health threats. At a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Geneva Health Forum (GHF), leading experts from WHO, academia, biotech, and patient advocacy warned that national AMR plans […] Continue reading -> A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] 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
A Turning Point: Lusaka Agenda is Anchored in the G20 Declaration 26/11/2025 Stine Håheim & Usman Mushtaq For the first time, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration explicitly references the Lusaka Agenda – a significant milestone for developing countries that have long called for a fairer global health architecture. This acknowledgement gives political weight to an agenda that places integrated health systems, universal health coverage, and national leadership at the center of global health […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts