European Medicines Agency: Link Between AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine & Rare Blood Clots – But ‘Benefits Far Outweigh Risks’ 07/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Following a second meeting of the EMA’s safety committee in as many weeks, the European Medicines Agency said that there appears to be a link between receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots being seen in some people – mainly younger women – within two weeks of their jab. The […] Continue reading -> Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Germany Suspends Use of AstraZeneca For Younger Population Over Reports of Rare Blood Cloth Cases 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince Germany has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under the age of 60 amidst fresh concerns of unusual blood clot cases among some people receiving the vaccine, particularly women, and leading to the deaths of nine people in all. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Health Minister Jens Spahn made the announcement […] Continue reading -> Europe Faces Third Wave Of COVID, Potentially Worse Than Previous Surges Due To Variants 29/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin European countries are experiencing soaring COVID-19 infection and death rates. With a third wave sweeping across Europe, hospitals are at risk of becoming overwhelmed and governments are facing increasing public opposition to continued lockdowns and social distancing restrictions. The WHO European Region, which includes 53 member states, has recorded an upward trend in cases for […] Continue reading -> ‘All Hypotheses Open’ Says WHO Director General Of SARS-CoV2 Origins Investigation 29/03/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher All four original chains of query remain on the table in terms of the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press briefing on Monday. But his comments appear to contradict the leaked conclusions of the investigation which point towards a natural cause for the virus emergence […] Continue reading -> EMA Approves Expanded COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity For Europe; India Interrupts COVAX Vaccine Deliveries To Low Income Countries 26/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has officially authorized expanded capacity in three new vaccine manufacturing facilities on the continent producing AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines – a move that the agency says should also help pharma suppliers ramp up their deliveries of now scarce vaccines to European Union bloc countries. At the same time, a […] Continue reading -> New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] 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.
Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Germany Suspends Use of AstraZeneca For Younger Population Over Reports of Rare Blood Cloth Cases 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince Germany has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under the age of 60 amidst fresh concerns of unusual blood clot cases among some people receiving the vaccine, particularly women, and leading to the deaths of nine people in all. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Health Minister Jens Spahn made the announcement […] Continue reading -> Europe Faces Third Wave Of COVID, Potentially Worse Than Previous Surges Due To Variants 29/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin European countries are experiencing soaring COVID-19 infection and death rates. With a third wave sweeping across Europe, hospitals are at risk of becoming overwhelmed and governments are facing increasing public opposition to continued lockdowns and social distancing restrictions. The WHO European Region, which includes 53 member states, has recorded an upward trend in cases for […] Continue reading -> ‘All Hypotheses Open’ Says WHO Director General Of SARS-CoV2 Origins Investigation 29/03/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher All four original chains of query remain on the table in terms of the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press briefing on Monday. But his comments appear to contradict the leaked conclusions of the investigation which point towards a natural cause for the virus emergence […] Continue reading -> EMA Approves Expanded COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity For Europe; India Interrupts COVAX Vaccine Deliveries To Low Income Countries 26/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has officially authorized expanded capacity in three new vaccine manufacturing facilities on the continent producing AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines – a move that the agency says should also help pharma suppliers ramp up their deliveries of now scarce vaccines to European Union bloc countries. At the same time, a […] Continue reading -> New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Germany Suspends Use of AstraZeneca For Younger Population Over Reports of Rare Blood Cloth Cases 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince Germany has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under the age of 60 amidst fresh concerns of unusual blood clot cases among some people receiving the vaccine, particularly women, and leading to the deaths of nine people in all. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Health Minister Jens Spahn made the announcement […] Continue reading -> Europe Faces Third Wave Of COVID, Potentially Worse Than Previous Surges Due To Variants 29/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin European countries are experiencing soaring COVID-19 infection and death rates. With a third wave sweeping across Europe, hospitals are at risk of becoming overwhelmed and governments are facing increasing public opposition to continued lockdowns and social distancing restrictions. The WHO European Region, which includes 53 member states, has recorded an upward trend in cases for […] Continue reading -> ‘All Hypotheses Open’ Says WHO Director General Of SARS-CoV2 Origins Investigation 29/03/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher All four original chains of query remain on the table in terms of the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press briefing on Monday. But his comments appear to contradict the leaked conclusions of the investigation which point towards a natural cause for the virus emergence […] Continue reading -> EMA Approves Expanded COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity For Europe; India Interrupts COVAX Vaccine Deliveries To Low Income Countries 26/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has officially authorized expanded capacity in three new vaccine manufacturing facilities on the continent producing AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines – a move that the agency says should also help pharma suppliers ramp up their deliveries of now scarce vaccines to European Union bloc countries. At the same time, a […] Continue reading -> New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] 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.
Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Germany Suspends Use of AstraZeneca For Younger Population Over Reports of Rare Blood Cloth Cases 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince Germany has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under the age of 60 amidst fresh concerns of unusual blood clot cases among some people receiving the vaccine, particularly women, and leading to the deaths of nine people in all. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Health Minister Jens Spahn made the announcement […] Continue reading -> Europe Faces Third Wave Of COVID, Potentially Worse Than Previous Surges Due To Variants 29/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin European countries are experiencing soaring COVID-19 infection and death rates. With a third wave sweeping across Europe, hospitals are at risk of becoming overwhelmed and governments are facing increasing public opposition to continued lockdowns and social distancing restrictions. The WHO European Region, which includes 53 member states, has recorded an upward trend in cases for […] Continue reading -> ‘All Hypotheses Open’ Says WHO Director General Of SARS-CoV2 Origins Investigation 29/03/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher All four original chains of query remain on the table in terms of the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press briefing on Monday. But his comments appear to contradict the leaked conclusions of the investigation which point towards a natural cause for the virus emergence […] Continue reading -> EMA Approves Expanded COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity For Europe; India Interrupts COVAX Vaccine Deliveries To Low Income Countries 26/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has officially authorized expanded capacity in three new vaccine manufacturing facilities on the continent producing AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines – a move that the agency says should also help pharma suppliers ramp up their deliveries of now scarce vaccines to European Union bloc countries. At the same time, a […] Continue reading -> New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] 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.
Germany Suspends Use of AstraZeneca For Younger Population Over Reports of Rare Blood Cloth Cases 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince Germany has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under the age of 60 amidst fresh concerns of unusual blood clot cases among some people receiving the vaccine, particularly women, and leading to the deaths of nine people in all. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Health Minister Jens Spahn made the announcement […] Continue reading -> Europe Faces Third Wave Of COVID, Potentially Worse Than Previous Surges Due To Variants 29/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin European countries are experiencing soaring COVID-19 infection and death rates. With a third wave sweeping across Europe, hospitals are at risk of becoming overwhelmed and governments are facing increasing public opposition to continued lockdowns and social distancing restrictions. The WHO European Region, which includes 53 member states, has recorded an upward trend in cases for […] Continue reading -> ‘All Hypotheses Open’ Says WHO Director General Of SARS-CoV2 Origins Investigation 29/03/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher All four original chains of query remain on the table in terms of the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press briefing on Monday. But his comments appear to contradict the leaked conclusions of the investigation which point towards a natural cause for the virus emergence […] Continue reading -> EMA Approves Expanded COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity For Europe; India Interrupts COVAX Vaccine Deliveries To Low Income Countries 26/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has officially authorized expanded capacity in three new vaccine manufacturing facilities on the continent producing AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines – a move that the agency says should also help pharma suppliers ramp up their deliveries of now scarce vaccines to European Union bloc countries. At the same time, a […] Continue reading -> New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] 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.
Europe Faces Third Wave Of COVID, Potentially Worse Than Previous Surges Due To Variants 29/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin European countries are experiencing soaring COVID-19 infection and death rates. With a third wave sweeping across Europe, hospitals are at risk of becoming overwhelmed and governments are facing increasing public opposition to continued lockdowns and social distancing restrictions. The WHO European Region, which includes 53 member states, has recorded an upward trend in cases for […] Continue reading -> ‘All Hypotheses Open’ Says WHO Director General Of SARS-CoV2 Origins Investigation 29/03/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher All four original chains of query remain on the table in terms of the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press briefing on Monday. But his comments appear to contradict the leaked conclusions of the investigation which point towards a natural cause for the virus emergence […] Continue reading -> EMA Approves Expanded COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity For Europe; India Interrupts COVAX Vaccine Deliveries To Low Income Countries 26/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has officially authorized expanded capacity in three new vaccine manufacturing facilities on the continent producing AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines – a move that the agency says should also help pharma suppliers ramp up their deliveries of now scarce vaccines to European Union bloc countries. At the same time, a […] Continue reading -> New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] 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.
‘All Hypotheses Open’ Says WHO Director General Of SARS-CoV2 Origins Investigation 29/03/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher All four original chains of query remain on the table in terms of the origins of the SARS-CoV2 virus, said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press briefing on Monday. But his comments appear to contradict the leaked conclusions of the investigation which point towards a natural cause for the virus emergence […] Continue reading -> EMA Approves Expanded COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity For Europe; India Interrupts COVAX Vaccine Deliveries To Low Income Countries 26/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has officially authorized expanded capacity in three new vaccine manufacturing facilities on the continent producing AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines – a move that the agency says should also help pharma suppliers ramp up their deliveries of now scarce vaccines to European Union bloc countries. At the same time, a […] Continue reading -> New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] 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.
EMA Approves Expanded COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity For Europe; India Interrupts COVAX Vaccine Deliveries To Low Income Countries 26/03/2021 Madeleine Hoecklin & Elaine Ruth Fletcher The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has officially authorized expanded capacity in three new vaccine manufacturing facilities on the continent producing AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines – a move that the agency says should also help pharma suppliers ramp up their deliveries of now scarce vaccines to European Union bloc countries. At the same time, a […] Continue reading -> New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] 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.
New Oral MDR-TB Treatment Shows Positive Trial Results – Potential To Change Clinical Practice & Save Lives 24/03/2021 Chandre Prince A first-ever clinical trial of a new, all-oral, treatment regime for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has stopped enrolling patients after initial data provided positive results that the new treatment could potentially save thousands of lives, as well as improving peoples’ quality of life. Findings of the TB-PRACTECAL, Phase II/III clinical trial sponsored by Médecins Sans Frontières […] Continue reading -> Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] 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
Many South African Children Don’t Get TB Treatment Due to Diagnostic and Reporting Challenges 24/03/2021 Editorial team A recent doctoral study at the Desmond Tutu Tuberculosis Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa has shown that hospital-based intervention could help address the tuberculosis hospital reporting gap. The university said there were many children with tuberculosis that didn’t receive the necessary treatment because of challenges with diagnosis and reporting. “In South Africa, thousands […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts