Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage – World Health Day Theme Reflects Diverse Agendas 08/04/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher From healthier diets to medicines access, an unusually broad array of issues were wrapped into this year’s World Health Day theme of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), directly or indirectly – reflecting the complexity of attaining a goal that has become the health sector’s singular call to action this year. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> New WHO Global Influenza Strategy Aims to Strengthen Country Response 11/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization today launched a new influenza strategy that takes a more holistic approach to protecting people worldwide from deadly flu threats. The Global Influenza Strategy 2019-2030 aims to address both seasonal prevention and control of influenza, as well as preparedness for future pandemics, while building the capacity of countries to respond to […] Continue reading -> Unitaid Calls For Proposals To Develop Technologies To Treat Malaria, HIV, TB 13/02/2019 David Branigan Unitaid has launched two separate calls for proposals for the development of improved technologies to better diagnose and treat Plasmodium vivax malaria, and to more effectively treat HIV and its coinfections, including tuberculosis and malaria, in low and middle-income countries. Continue reading -> 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 -> 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
Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage – World Health Day Theme Reflects Diverse Agendas 08/04/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher From healthier diets to medicines access, an unusually broad array of issues were wrapped into this year’s World Health Day theme of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), directly or indirectly – reflecting the complexity of attaining a goal that has become the health sector’s singular call to action this year. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> New WHO Global Influenza Strategy Aims to Strengthen Country Response 11/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization today launched a new influenza strategy that takes a more holistic approach to protecting people worldwide from deadly flu threats. The Global Influenza Strategy 2019-2030 aims to address both seasonal prevention and control of influenza, as well as preparedness for future pandemics, while building the capacity of countries to respond to […] Continue reading -> Unitaid Calls For Proposals To Develop Technologies To Treat Malaria, HIV, TB 13/02/2019 David Branigan Unitaid has launched two separate calls for proposals for the development of improved technologies to better diagnose and treat Plasmodium vivax malaria, and to more effectively treat HIV and its coinfections, including tuberculosis and malaria, in low and middle-income countries. Continue reading -> 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 -> 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
Universal Health Coverage – World Health Day Theme Reflects Diverse Agendas 08/04/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher From healthier diets to medicines access, an unusually broad array of issues were wrapped into this year’s World Health Day theme of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), directly or indirectly – reflecting the complexity of attaining a goal that has become the health sector’s singular call to action this year. Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> New WHO Global Influenza Strategy Aims to Strengthen Country Response 11/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization today launched a new influenza strategy that takes a more holistic approach to protecting people worldwide from deadly flu threats. The Global Influenza Strategy 2019-2030 aims to address both seasonal prevention and control of influenza, as well as preparedness for future pandemics, while building the capacity of countries to respond to […] Continue reading -> Unitaid Calls For Proposals To Develop Technologies To Treat Malaria, HIV, TB 13/02/2019 David Branigan Unitaid has launched two separate calls for proposals for the development of improved technologies to better diagnose and treat Plasmodium vivax malaria, and to more effectively treat HIV and its coinfections, including tuberculosis and malaria, in low and middle-income countries. Continue reading -> 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 -> 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
New WHO Global Influenza Strategy Aims to Strengthen Country Response 11/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization today launched a new influenza strategy that takes a more holistic approach to protecting people worldwide from deadly flu threats. The Global Influenza Strategy 2019-2030 aims to address both seasonal prevention and control of influenza, as well as preparedness for future pandemics, while building the capacity of countries to respond to […] Continue reading -> Unitaid Calls For Proposals To Develop Technologies To Treat Malaria, HIV, TB 13/02/2019 David Branigan Unitaid has launched two separate calls for proposals for the development of improved technologies to better diagnose and treat Plasmodium vivax malaria, and to more effectively treat HIV and its coinfections, including tuberculosis and malaria, in low and middle-income countries. Continue reading -> 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 -> 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
Unitaid Calls For Proposals To Develop Technologies To Treat Malaria, HIV, TB 13/02/2019 David Branigan Unitaid has launched two separate calls for proposals for the development of improved technologies to better diagnose and treat Plasmodium vivax malaria, and to more effectively treat HIV and its coinfections, including tuberculosis and malaria, in low and middle-income countries. Continue reading -> 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 -> 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
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 -> 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
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 -> 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
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 -> 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
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 -> 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
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 -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts