WHO Governance Questioned As It Adds World Health Assembly Agenda Item On Biodiversity 01/02/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today admitted to an unusual procedure to set up a debate on the health implications of a UN treaty on sharing of benefits from genetic resources. The new agenda item proposed by the WHO director general was accepted by the WHO Board today, but with member states questioning the governance of the move. Continue reading -> Board Debates WHO Plans For Efficiencies At Headquarters & Funding Shifts To Countries 25/01/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A massive restructuring of WHO’s 2020-2021 budget should see a shift away from siloed disease control programmes to a more integrated approach, focused on building health systems and strengthening country operations. These were the key strategic features of the proposed budget of US$ 4.785 billion, reviewed by WHO’s Executive Board in a lengthy session today. Continue reading -> Top Global Health Policy Issues – What To Watch In 2019 23/01/2019 David Branigan When historians look back, will this year mark a turning point in global health? Certainly some of the big issues on the agenda in 2019 might suggest that we are at a crossroads. We can expect to see an intensification of the push for universal health coverage (UHC), culminating with a first-ever high-level United Nations meeting, and a shift away from disease-specific interventions towards more integrated approaches. Health Policy Watch spoke with a range of leading global health policy experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), NGOs, industry and foundations to get their take on the top issues, and here is what they said to watch for in 2019 in five priority areas. Continue reading -> Amazonian Quest For P Vivax Malaria Solutions 23/01/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas has been fighting P vivax malaria in Peru throughout most of his professional life. For many years, he failed to see significant inroads in control of the disease, which is most prevalent in the remote communities of the country’s Amazon region. Continue reading -> WHO To Form Expert Panel On Challenges Of Human Gene Editing 17/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has announced it will be establishing a global multidisciplinary panel of experts “to examine the scientific, ethical, social and legal challenges associated with human gene editing.” Continue reading -> Tanzania’s New Health Policy To Recognise Neglected Tropical Diseases 11/12/2018 Kizito Makoye TABORA, Tanzania -- At first glance, the village looks quiet and beautiful. Unfortunately, life has not been affirming for dozens of its inhabitants. They have leprosy—a least contagious and curable disease, except for its two worst characteristics — poverty and neglect. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> First WHO Global Coordination Meeting On NCDs Sets Actions For Future 07/11/2018 Catherine Saez According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - or chronic diseases - including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, kill 41 million people each year and are on the rise in developing countries. This week, the WHO held the first general meeting of its mechanism aiming at facilitating prevention and control of NCD diseases. The numerous speakers shared local, regional, and international experiences in implementing measures. Separately, WHO announced the launch of a new collaborative platform for NCDs. Continue reading -> WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Board Debates WHO Plans For Efficiencies At Headquarters & Funding Shifts To Countries 25/01/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A massive restructuring of WHO’s 2020-2021 budget should see a shift away from siloed disease control programmes to a more integrated approach, focused on building health systems and strengthening country operations. These were the key strategic features of the proposed budget of US$ 4.785 billion, reviewed by WHO’s Executive Board in a lengthy session today. Continue reading -> Top Global Health Policy Issues – What To Watch In 2019 23/01/2019 David Branigan When historians look back, will this year mark a turning point in global health? Certainly some of the big issues on the agenda in 2019 might suggest that we are at a crossroads. We can expect to see an intensification of the push for universal health coverage (UHC), culminating with a first-ever high-level United Nations meeting, and a shift away from disease-specific interventions towards more integrated approaches. Health Policy Watch spoke with a range of leading global health policy experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), NGOs, industry and foundations to get their take on the top issues, and here is what they said to watch for in 2019 in five priority areas. Continue reading -> Amazonian Quest For P Vivax Malaria Solutions 23/01/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas has been fighting P vivax malaria in Peru throughout most of his professional life. For many years, he failed to see significant inroads in control of the disease, which is most prevalent in the remote communities of the country’s Amazon region. Continue reading -> WHO To Form Expert Panel On Challenges Of Human Gene Editing 17/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has announced it will be establishing a global multidisciplinary panel of experts “to examine the scientific, ethical, social and legal challenges associated with human gene editing.” Continue reading -> Tanzania’s New Health Policy To Recognise Neglected Tropical Diseases 11/12/2018 Kizito Makoye TABORA, Tanzania -- At first glance, the village looks quiet and beautiful. Unfortunately, life has not been affirming for dozens of its inhabitants. They have leprosy—a least contagious and curable disease, except for its two worst characteristics — poverty and neglect. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> First WHO Global Coordination Meeting On NCDs Sets Actions For Future 07/11/2018 Catherine Saez According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - or chronic diseases - including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, kill 41 million people each year and are on the rise in developing countries. This week, the WHO held the first general meeting of its mechanism aiming at facilitating prevention and control of NCD diseases. The numerous speakers shared local, regional, and international experiences in implementing measures. Separately, WHO announced the launch of a new collaborative platform for NCDs. Continue reading -> WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Top Global Health Policy Issues – What To Watch In 2019 23/01/2019 David Branigan When historians look back, will this year mark a turning point in global health? Certainly some of the big issues on the agenda in 2019 might suggest that we are at a crossroads. We can expect to see an intensification of the push for universal health coverage (UHC), culminating with a first-ever high-level United Nations meeting, and a shift away from disease-specific interventions towards more integrated approaches. Health Policy Watch spoke with a range of leading global health policy experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), NGOs, industry and foundations to get their take on the top issues, and here is what they said to watch for in 2019 in five priority areas. Continue reading -> Amazonian Quest For P Vivax Malaria Solutions 23/01/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas has been fighting P vivax malaria in Peru throughout most of his professional life. For many years, he failed to see significant inroads in control of the disease, which is most prevalent in the remote communities of the country’s Amazon region. Continue reading -> WHO To Form Expert Panel On Challenges Of Human Gene Editing 17/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has announced it will be establishing a global multidisciplinary panel of experts “to examine the scientific, ethical, social and legal challenges associated with human gene editing.” Continue reading -> Tanzania’s New Health Policy To Recognise Neglected Tropical Diseases 11/12/2018 Kizito Makoye TABORA, Tanzania -- At first glance, the village looks quiet and beautiful. Unfortunately, life has not been affirming for dozens of its inhabitants. They have leprosy—a least contagious and curable disease, except for its two worst characteristics — poverty and neglect. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> First WHO Global Coordination Meeting On NCDs Sets Actions For Future 07/11/2018 Catherine Saez According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - or chronic diseases - including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, kill 41 million people each year and are on the rise in developing countries. This week, the WHO held the first general meeting of its mechanism aiming at facilitating prevention and control of NCD diseases. The numerous speakers shared local, regional, and international experiences in implementing measures. Separately, WHO announced the launch of a new collaborative platform for NCDs. Continue reading -> WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Amazonian Quest For P Vivax Malaria Solutions 23/01/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas has been fighting P vivax malaria in Peru throughout most of his professional life. For many years, he failed to see significant inroads in control of the disease, which is most prevalent in the remote communities of the country’s Amazon region. Continue reading -> WHO To Form Expert Panel On Challenges Of Human Gene Editing 17/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has announced it will be establishing a global multidisciplinary panel of experts “to examine the scientific, ethical, social and legal challenges associated with human gene editing.” Continue reading -> Tanzania’s New Health Policy To Recognise Neglected Tropical Diseases 11/12/2018 Kizito Makoye TABORA, Tanzania -- At first glance, the village looks quiet and beautiful. Unfortunately, life has not been affirming for dozens of its inhabitants. They have leprosy—a least contagious and curable disease, except for its two worst characteristics — poverty and neglect. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> First WHO Global Coordination Meeting On NCDs Sets Actions For Future 07/11/2018 Catherine Saez According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - or chronic diseases - including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, kill 41 million people each year and are on the rise in developing countries. This week, the WHO held the first general meeting of its mechanism aiming at facilitating prevention and control of NCD diseases. The numerous speakers shared local, regional, and international experiences in implementing measures. Separately, WHO announced the launch of a new collaborative platform for NCDs. Continue reading -> WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO To Form Expert Panel On Challenges Of Human Gene Editing 17/12/2018 David Branigan The World Health Organization has announced it will be establishing a global multidisciplinary panel of experts “to examine the scientific, ethical, social and legal challenges associated with human gene editing.” Continue reading -> Tanzania’s New Health Policy To Recognise Neglected Tropical Diseases 11/12/2018 Kizito Makoye TABORA, Tanzania -- At first glance, the village looks quiet and beautiful. Unfortunately, life has not been affirming for dozens of its inhabitants. They have leprosy—a least contagious and curable disease, except for its two worst characteristics — poverty and neglect. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> First WHO Global Coordination Meeting On NCDs Sets Actions For Future 07/11/2018 Catherine Saez According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - or chronic diseases - including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, kill 41 million people each year and are on the rise in developing countries. This week, the WHO held the first general meeting of its mechanism aiming at facilitating prevention and control of NCD diseases. The numerous speakers shared local, regional, and international experiences in implementing measures. Separately, WHO announced the launch of a new collaborative platform for NCDs. Continue reading -> WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Tanzania’s New Health Policy To Recognise Neglected Tropical Diseases 11/12/2018 Kizito Makoye TABORA, Tanzania -- At first glance, the village looks quiet and beautiful. Unfortunately, life has not been affirming for dozens of its inhabitants. They have leprosy—a least contagious and curable disease, except for its two worst characteristics — poverty and neglect. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> First WHO Global Coordination Meeting On NCDs Sets Actions For Future 07/11/2018 Catherine Saez According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - or chronic diseases - including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, kill 41 million people each year and are on the rise in developing countries. This week, the WHO held the first general meeting of its mechanism aiming at facilitating prevention and control of NCD diseases. The numerous speakers shared local, regional, and international experiences in implementing measures. Separately, WHO announced the launch of a new collaborative platform for NCDs. Continue reading -> WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> First WHO Global Coordination Meeting On NCDs Sets Actions For Future 07/11/2018 Catherine Saez According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - or chronic diseases - including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, kill 41 million people each year and are on the rise in developing countries. This week, the WHO held the first general meeting of its mechanism aiming at facilitating prevention and control of NCD diseases. The numerous speakers shared local, regional, and international experiences in implementing measures. Separately, WHO announced the launch of a new collaborative platform for NCDs. Continue reading -> WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
First WHO Global Coordination Meeting On NCDs Sets Actions For Future 07/11/2018 Catherine Saez According to the World Health Organization, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - or chronic diseases - including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, kill 41 million people each year and are on the rise in developing countries. This week, the WHO held the first general meeting of its mechanism aiming at facilitating prevention and control of NCD diseases. The numerous speakers shared local, regional, and international experiences in implementing measures. Separately, WHO announced the launch of a new collaborative platform for NCDs. Continue reading -> WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Declaration Of Astana: New Global Commitment To Strengthen Primary Health Care 25/10/2018 David Branigan Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, “vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage,” according to a World Health Organization press release. Continue reading -> Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Tobacco Convention Chief Hails Advances But Offers Warnings And Flags Concerns Tobacco Industry Continues “Furious Efforts” To Undermine Treaty 02/10/2018 John Zarocostas The chief of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Secretariat, Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, told delegates from its 181 member states attending a Conference of the Parties meeting in Geneva (1-6 October) many governments have advanced tobacco control actions, but also noted some are lagging behind and warned that with astronomical budgets, the tobacco industry "continues their furious efforts" to undermine the implementation of the treaty. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts