As US States Prepares for Abortion Ban, NY State Health Commissioner Shares Her Story 22/06/2022 Kerry Cullinan Americans are bracing for a firestorm over abortion rights as the US Supreme Court prepares to announce its decision soon in the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case. The court’s conservative majority is expected, based on a leaked draft of Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in early May, to […] Continue reading -> WHO Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Global Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> 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 Governing Board Creates New Emergencies Committee – in Shadow of Debates on Ukraine, Sexual Terms and DRC Scandal 30/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In another one of a series of recent pandemic reform moves, the WHO Executive Board Monday approved the creation of a new Standing Committee on Health Emergencies, which could convene within 24 hours after the declaration of a global public health emergency – and liaise between the WHO Director-General and member states about modes of […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Global Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> 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.
WHA Approves New Strategy After Sexual Health Debate 28/05/2022 John Heilprin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher On its final day of a session dominated by discussions of sexual health and the war in Ukraine, the World Health Assembly (WHA) voted 61-2 to adopt a new global strategy on HIV, hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022-2030 (GHSS) 30 absentions and 90 delegations skipping the vote altogether. The vote Saturday evening, after […] Continue reading -> Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Global Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> 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.
Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster 17/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom, and all but one case of the virus appears to have been transmitted locally in the UK, including among men having sex with men, the World Health Organization confirmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. The smallpox-related virus, which circulates widely in central […] Continue reading -> Global Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> 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 Anti-Abortionists Will be Boosted by US Ban – But Bans Have Never Stopped Abortions 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The global anti-abortion movement will get a boost if the US supreme court dismantles the 1973 landmark court case, Roe v Wade, that legalised abortion – but bans are ineffective in stopping abortions, succeeding only in making them unsafer. “Any regression in protection of the right to abortion would not only stand to damage the […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading ->