Second Malaria Vaccine Gets WHO Approval – 100 Million Doses Ready for Rollout 02/10/2023 Paul Adepoju The WHO has officially recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, the R21/Matrix-M, co-developed by researchers at Oxford University and the Serum Institute of India. Global rollout could greatly improve access to immnization against a disease that kills over 600,000 people a year, 96% in Africa. But experts stress that vaccines can complement — but […] Continue reading -> Geopolitics at Heart of Elections for New Director of WHO Western Pacific Region 28/09/2023 Mukesh Kapila The World Health Organization (WHO) is busy electing new leaders in three of its six regions. Previous articles have considered the issues at stake and the candidates competing for the position of regional director in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) and the South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO). This article, the final one in the […] Continue reading -> A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> UN Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage: Ambitious Aspirations Against Litany of Failures 15/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – There has been little progress in expanding universal health service coverage (UHC) since the last UN High Level Meeting (HLM) meeting on the issue in 2019, and trends in financial protection are even worsening, with catastrophic out-of-pocket spending increasing when compared to 2015. The final draft of the political declaration for […] Continue reading -> Small Group of Indian Politicians Show Rare Bipartisan Unity to Fight a Common Enemy – Air Pollution 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – In the bitterly divided politics of India there’s an unusual ray of hope. Heading into a major election next year, the national parliament hardly functions, sitting for fewer days and working fewer hours than in years before. Yet a bipartisan group of Members (MPs) has joined hands to tackle one of the […] Continue reading -> ‘No Break, No Escape Anywhere’ from Heat; Scientists Appeal to World Leaders Ahead of Delhi G20 Summit 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being on the planet between June-August, 2023 On the eve of the G20 summit in Delhi, a group of independent climate scientists has reported that human-induced climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being in the world for at least one day between June and […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> ‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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.
Geopolitics at Heart of Elections for New Director of WHO Western Pacific Region 28/09/2023 Mukesh Kapila The World Health Organization (WHO) is busy electing new leaders in three of its six regions. Previous articles have considered the issues at stake and the candidates competing for the position of regional director in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) and the South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO). This article, the final one in the […] Continue reading -> A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> UN Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage: Ambitious Aspirations Against Litany of Failures 15/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – There has been little progress in expanding universal health service coverage (UHC) since the last UN High Level Meeting (HLM) meeting on the issue in 2019, and trends in financial protection are even worsening, with catastrophic out-of-pocket spending increasing when compared to 2015. The final draft of the political declaration for […] Continue reading -> Small Group of Indian Politicians Show Rare Bipartisan Unity to Fight a Common Enemy – Air Pollution 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – In the bitterly divided politics of India there’s an unusual ray of hope. Heading into a major election next year, the national parliament hardly functions, sitting for fewer days and working fewer hours than in years before. Yet a bipartisan group of Members (MPs) has joined hands to tackle one of the […] Continue reading -> ‘No Break, No Escape Anywhere’ from Heat; Scientists Appeal to World Leaders Ahead of Delhi G20 Summit 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being on the planet between June-August, 2023 On the eve of the G20 summit in Delhi, a group of independent climate scientists has reported that human-induced climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being in the world for at least one day between June and […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> ‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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.
A Leading Global Killer, Hypertension, Is Largely Undetected and Untreated; That Needs to Change 19/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – A leading killer, hypertension, receives barely a nod in many of the world’s health systems – even though it’s the key contributor to deaths from cardiovascular disease, which claims about 17.9 million lives annually and is the single largest cause of deaths in the world today. Addressing this systemic neglect is […] Continue reading -> UN Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage: Ambitious Aspirations Against Litany of Failures 15/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – There has been little progress in expanding universal health service coverage (UHC) since the last UN High Level Meeting (HLM) meeting on the issue in 2019, and trends in financial protection are even worsening, with catastrophic out-of-pocket spending increasing when compared to 2015. The final draft of the political declaration for […] Continue reading -> Small Group of Indian Politicians Show Rare Bipartisan Unity to Fight a Common Enemy – Air Pollution 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – In the bitterly divided politics of India there’s an unusual ray of hope. Heading into a major election next year, the national parliament hardly functions, sitting for fewer days and working fewer hours than in years before. Yet a bipartisan group of Members (MPs) has joined hands to tackle one of the […] Continue reading -> ‘No Break, No Escape Anywhere’ from Heat; Scientists Appeal to World Leaders Ahead of Delhi G20 Summit 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being on the planet between June-August, 2023 On the eve of the G20 summit in Delhi, a group of independent climate scientists has reported that human-induced climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being in the world for at least one day between June and […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> ‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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.
UN Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage: Ambitious Aspirations Against Litany of Failures 15/09/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher NEW YORK CITY – There has been little progress in expanding universal health service coverage (UHC) since the last UN High Level Meeting (HLM) meeting on the issue in 2019, and trends in financial protection are even worsening, with catastrophic out-of-pocket spending increasing when compared to 2015. The final draft of the political declaration for […] Continue reading -> Small Group of Indian Politicians Show Rare Bipartisan Unity to Fight a Common Enemy – Air Pollution 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – In the bitterly divided politics of India there’s an unusual ray of hope. Heading into a major election next year, the national parliament hardly functions, sitting for fewer days and working fewer hours than in years before. Yet a bipartisan group of Members (MPs) has joined hands to tackle one of the […] Continue reading -> ‘No Break, No Escape Anywhere’ from Heat; Scientists Appeal to World Leaders Ahead of Delhi G20 Summit 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being on the planet between June-August, 2023 On the eve of the G20 summit in Delhi, a group of independent climate scientists has reported that human-induced climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being in the world for at least one day between June and […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> ‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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.
Small Group of Indian Politicians Show Rare Bipartisan Unity to Fight a Common Enemy – Air Pollution 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – In the bitterly divided politics of India there’s an unusual ray of hope. Heading into a major election next year, the national parliament hardly functions, sitting for fewer days and working fewer hours than in years before. Yet a bipartisan group of Members (MPs) has joined hands to tackle one of the […] Continue reading -> ‘No Break, No Escape Anywhere’ from Heat; Scientists Appeal to World Leaders Ahead of Delhi G20 Summit 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being on the planet between June-August, 2023 On the eve of the G20 summit in Delhi, a group of independent climate scientists has reported that human-induced climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being in the world for at least one day between June and […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> ‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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.
‘No Break, No Escape Anywhere’ from Heat; Scientists Appeal to World Leaders Ahead of Delhi G20 Summit 08/09/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being on the planet between June-August, 2023 On the eve of the G20 summit in Delhi, a group of independent climate scientists has reported that human-induced climate change increased temperatures for nearly every human being in the world for at least one day between June and […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> ‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> ‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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.
As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> ‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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.
‘Enough’: UN, Humanitarian Groups Call for Peace in Sudan as Civilians Pay the Price for War 16/08/2023 Stefan Anderson As the war in Sudan enters its fifth month, the leaders of 20 United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian organisations are urging the warring parties and the international community to urgently scale up peace efforts for the sake of Sudanese civilians. Violence in Sudan has spiralled out of control since April when a power struggle […] Continue reading -> Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] 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
Achieving Gender Parity in Global Health Governance ‘Is Not Enough’ 15/08/2023 Paula Dupraz-Dobias The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently announced he would not run to be the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General, adding that a woman should take that role. But what is the state of women’s representation in global health governance, and what does gender parity entail? Last week, Tedros told […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts