Malaria in Pregnancy – MMV Makes Renewed Efforts To Protect This High-Risk Group 01/05/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Grace Ren Reducing new cases of malaria among pregnant women remains one of the key challenges on the road to malaria elimination – a goal that was celebrated last week, on World Malaria Day, 25 April. Although malaria deaths fell by nearly a quarter between 2010 and 2018, pregnant women remain among the groups most at risk […] Continue reading -> Can We Use COVID-19 To Transition Towards A Greener, Healthier Future? – Climate Experts Weigh In 27/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay, Tsering Lhamo & Zixuan Yang “I am not celebrating the fact that people can see the Himalayas or that the air quality is better in Madrid coming out of this virus, but what might come out of it is an awareness of how much human beings have contributed to the ongoing damage to people’s lungs, to our ability to drink […] Continue reading -> Combined Impact Of COVID-19 And Malaria Could Be ‘Catastrophic’, Warns Leading Research Group 24/04/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The combined impact of Covid-19 and malaria in regions where malaria is widespread “could be catastrophic,” warned David Reddy, CEO of Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), the Geneva-based product development partnership, just ahead of World Malaria Day, which is celebrated on Saturday, 25 April. His commment to Health Policy Watch, came in the wake of […] Continue reading -> Europe’s COVID-19 Pandemic In Data – Case Counts, Mortality & Testing Rates 22/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher With COVID-19 pandemic curves beginning to flatten out in many parts of the Europe, Health Policy Watch presents a snapshot of infection and death trends in WHO’s European region through graphs that tell the story, using up-to-date data from the COVID-19 tracker of the Geneva-based Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND). Notably, some striking, but […] Continue reading -> Unitaid Greets World Chagas Disease Day With New Analysis, New Plans 14/04/2020 Press release [Unitaid] Geneva, Switzerland (14 April 2020) – Unitaid marked the first World Chagas Disease Day with the release of a comprehensive report on how to better confront the potentially deadly parasitic infection that strikes hardest among Latin America’s poor and marginalized. It was on this date in 1909 that a Brazilian doctor, Carlos Chagas, diagnosed […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Is World’s Biggest Challenge Since World War II, Says UN Secretary General 01/04/2020 Gauri Saxena & Grace Ren and Elaine Ruth Fletcher The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest challenge the world has faced since the Second World War, said United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He spoke during the launch of a report on the potential socioeconomic impact of the outbreak, Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity. Speaking from the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Guterres said that […] Continue reading -> ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’: Africa on Cusp of The COVID-19 Pandemic 30/03/2020 Kerry Cullinan CAPETOWN, South Africa – As many African countries opt for lockdowns to combat COVID-19, there is uncertainty over whether this will be enough to prevent the pandemic’s spread, or whether authorities will be able to implement this in overcrowded urban areas – as well as fears for patients with HIV, TB and other conditions that […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Testing Trends – Globally & Regionally 30/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Testing: the crux of effective outbreak responses Testing is an essential component of effective outbreak responses. Without widespread testing, we cannot know whether a disease is spreading nor take measures to appropriately respond to it. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded, they should know where […] Continue reading -> Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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. 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Can We Use COVID-19 To Transition Towards A Greener, Healthier Future? – Climate Experts Weigh In 27/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay, Tsering Lhamo & Zixuan Yang “I am not celebrating the fact that people can see the Himalayas or that the air quality is better in Madrid coming out of this virus, but what might come out of it is an awareness of how much human beings have contributed to the ongoing damage to people’s lungs, to our ability to drink […] Continue reading -> Combined Impact Of COVID-19 And Malaria Could Be ‘Catastrophic’, Warns Leading Research Group 24/04/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The combined impact of Covid-19 and malaria in regions where malaria is widespread “could be catastrophic,” warned David Reddy, CEO of Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), the Geneva-based product development partnership, just ahead of World Malaria Day, which is celebrated on Saturday, 25 April. His commment to Health Policy Watch, came in the wake of […] Continue reading -> Europe’s COVID-19 Pandemic In Data – Case Counts, Mortality & Testing Rates 22/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher With COVID-19 pandemic curves beginning to flatten out in many parts of the Europe, Health Policy Watch presents a snapshot of infection and death trends in WHO’s European region through graphs that tell the story, using up-to-date data from the COVID-19 tracker of the Geneva-based Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND). Notably, some striking, but […] Continue reading -> Unitaid Greets World Chagas Disease Day With New Analysis, New Plans 14/04/2020 Press release [Unitaid] Geneva, Switzerland (14 April 2020) – Unitaid marked the first World Chagas Disease Day with the release of a comprehensive report on how to better confront the potentially deadly parasitic infection that strikes hardest among Latin America’s poor and marginalized. It was on this date in 1909 that a Brazilian doctor, Carlos Chagas, diagnosed […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Is World’s Biggest Challenge Since World War II, Says UN Secretary General 01/04/2020 Gauri Saxena & Grace Ren and Elaine Ruth Fletcher The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest challenge the world has faced since the Second World War, said United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He spoke during the launch of a report on the potential socioeconomic impact of the outbreak, Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity. Speaking from the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Guterres said that […] Continue reading -> ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’: Africa on Cusp of The COVID-19 Pandemic 30/03/2020 Kerry Cullinan CAPETOWN, South Africa – As many African countries opt for lockdowns to combat COVID-19, there is uncertainty over whether this will be enough to prevent the pandemic’s spread, or whether authorities will be able to implement this in overcrowded urban areas – as well as fears for patients with HIV, TB and other conditions that […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Testing Trends – Globally & Regionally 30/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Testing: the crux of effective outbreak responses Testing is an essential component of effective outbreak responses. Without widespread testing, we cannot know whether a disease is spreading nor take measures to appropriately respond to it. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded, they should know where […] Continue reading -> Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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. 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Combined Impact Of COVID-19 And Malaria Could Be ‘Catastrophic’, Warns Leading Research Group 24/04/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The combined impact of Covid-19 and malaria in regions where malaria is widespread “could be catastrophic,” warned David Reddy, CEO of Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), the Geneva-based product development partnership, just ahead of World Malaria Day, which is celebrated on Saturday, 25 April. His commment to Health Policy Watch, came in the wake of […] Continue reading -> Europe’s COVID-19 Pandemic In Data – Case Counts, Mortality & Testing Rates 22/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher With COVID-19 pandemic curves beginning to flatten out in many parts of the Europe, Health Policy Watch presents a snapshot of infection and death trends in WHO’s European region through graphs that tell the story, using up-to-date data from the COVID-19 tracker of the Geneva-based Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND). Notably, some striking, but […] Continue reading -> Unitaid Greets World Chagas Disease Day With New Analysis, New Plans 14/04/2020 Press release [Unitaid] Geneva, Switzerland (14 April 2020) – Unitaid marked the first World Chagas Disease Day with the release of a comprehensive report on how to better confront the potentially deadly parasitic infection that strikes hardest among Latin America’s poor and marginalized. It was on this date in 1909 that a Brazilian doctor, Carlos Chagas, diagnosed […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Is World’s Biggest Challenge Since World War II, Says UN Secretary General 01/04/2020 Gauri Saxena & Grace Ren and Elaine Ruth Fletcher The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest challenge the world has faced since the Second World War, said United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He spoke during the launch of a report on the potential socioeconomic impact of the outbreak, Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity. Speaking from the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Guterres said that […] Continue reading -> ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’: Africa on Cusp of The COVID-19 Pandemic 30/03/2020 Kerry Cullinan CAPETOWN, South Africa – As many African countries opt for lockdowns to combat COVID-19, there is uncertainty over whether this will be enough to prevent the pandemic’s spread, or whether authorities will be able to implement this in overcrowded urban areas – as well as fears for patients with HIV, TB and other conditions that […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Testing Trends – Globally & Regionally 30/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Testing: the crux of effective outbreak responses Testing is an essential component of effective outbreak responses. Without widespread testing, we cannot know whether a disease is spreading nor take measures to appropriately respond to it. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded, they should know where […] Continue reading -> Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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. 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Europe’s COVID-19 Pandemic In Data – Case Counts, Mortality & Testing Rates 22/04/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher With COVID-19 pandemic curves beginning to flatten out in many parts of the Europe, Health Policy Watch presents a snapshot of infection and death trends in WHO’s European region through graphs that tell the story, using up-to-date data from the COVID-19 tracker of the Geneva-based Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND). Notably, some striking, but […] Continue reading -> Unitaid Greets World Chagas Disease Day With New Analysis, New Plans 14/04/2020 Press release [Unitaid] Geneva, Switzerland (14 April 2020) – Unitaid marked the first World Chagas Disease Day with the release of a comprehensive report on how to better confront the potentially deadly parasitic infection that strikes hardest among Latin America’s poor and marginalized. It was on this date in 1909 that a Brazilian doctor, Carlos Chagas, diagnosed […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Is World’s Biggest Challenge Since World War II, Says UN Secretary General 01/04/2020 Gauri Saxena & Grace Ren and Elaine Ruth Fletcher The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest challenge the world has faced since the Second World War, said United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He spoke during the launch of a report on the potential socioeconomic impact of the outbreak, Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity. Speaking from the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Guterres said that […] Continue reading -> ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’: Africa on Cusp of The COVID-19 Pandemic 30/03/2020 Kerry Cullinan CAPETOWN, South Africa – As many African countries opt for lockdowns to combat COVID-19, there is uncertainty over whether this will be enough to prevent the pandemic’s spread, or whether authorities will be able to implement this in overcrowded urban areas – as well as fears for patients with HIV, TB and other conditions that […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Testing Trends – Globally & Regionally 30/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Testing: the crux of effective outbreak responses Testing is an essential component of effective outbreak responses. Without widespread testing, we cannot know whether a disease is spreading nor take measures to appropriately respond to it. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded, they should know where […] Continue reading -> Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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.
Unitaid Greets World Chagas Disease Day With New Analysis, New Plans 14/04/2020 Press release [Unitaid] Geneva, Switzerland (14 April 2020) – Unitaid marked the first World Chagas Disease Day with the release of a comprehensive report on how to better confront the potentially deadly parasitic infection that strikes hardest among Latin America’s poor and marginalized. It was on this date in 1909 that a Brazilian doctor, Carlos Chagas, diagnosed […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Is World’s Biggest Challenge Since World War II, Says UN Secretary General 01/04/2020 Gauri Saxena & Grace Ren and Elaine Ruth Fletcher The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest challenge the world has faced since the Second World War, said United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He spoke during the launch of a report on the potential socioeconomic impact of the outbreak, Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity. Speaking from the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Guterres said that […] Continue reading -> ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’: Africa on Cusp of The COVID-19 Pandemic 30/03/2020 Kerry Cullinan CAPETOWN, South Africa – As many African countries opt for lockdowns to combat COVID-19, there is uncertainty over whether this will be enough to prevent the pandemic’s spread, or whether authorities will be able to implement this in overcrowded urban areas – as well as fears for patients with HIV, TB and other conditions that […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Testing Trends – Globally & Regionally 30/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Testing: the crux of effective outbreak responses Testing is an essential component of effective outbreak responses. Without widespread testing, we cannot know whether a disease is spreading nor take measures to appropriately respond to it. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded, they should know where […] Continue reading -> Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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.
COVID-19 Is World’s Biggest Challenge Since World War II, Says UN Secretary General 01/04/2020 Gauri Saxena & Grace Ren and Elaine Ruth Fletcher The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest challenge the world has faced since the Second World War, said United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He spoke during the launch of a report on the potential socioeconomic impact of the outbreak, Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity. Speaking from the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Guterres said that […] Continue reading -> ‘Anticipatory Anxiety’: Africa on Cusp of The COVID-19 Pandemic 30/03/2020 Kerry Cullinan CAPETOWN, South Africa – As many African countries opt for lockdowns to combat COVID-19, there is uncertainty over whether this will be enough to prevent the pandemic’s spread, or whether authorities will be able to implement this in overcrowded urban areas – as well as fears for patients with HIV, TB and other conditions that […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Testing Trends – Globally & Regionally 30/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Testing: the crux of effective outbreak responses Testing is an essential component of effective outbreak responses. Without widespread testing, we cannot know whether a disease is spreading nor take measures to appropriately respond to it. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded, they should know where […] Continue reading -> Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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.
‘Anticipatory Anxiety’: Africa on Cusp of The COVID-19 Pandemic 30/03/2020 Kerry Cullinan CAPETOWN, South Africa – As many African countries opt for lockdowns to combat COVID-19, there is uncertainty over whether this will be enough to prevent the pandemic’s spread, or whether authorities will be able to implement this in overcrowded urban areas – as well as fears for patients with HIV, TB and other conditions that […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Testing Trends – Globally & Regionally 30/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Testing: the crux of effective outbreak responses Testing is an essential component of effective outbreak responses. Without widespread testing, we cannot know whether a disease is spreading nor take measures to appropriately respond to it. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded, they should know where […] Continue reading -> Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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.
COVID-19 Testing Trends – Globally & Regionally 30/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 Testing: the crux of effective outbreak responses Testing is an essential component of effective outbreak responses. Without widespread testing, we cannot know whether a disease is spreading nor take measures to appropriately respond to it. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases, they cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded, they should know where […] Continue reading -> Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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.
Testing For Coronavirus – Can Latin America and Africa Build Upon The Asian Model? 25/03/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Warning: Attempt to read property "post_title" on null in /home/clients/58f2a29976672af522a8f4d82ffa28b6/web/wp-content/plugins/better-image-credits/better-image-credits.php on line 227 In normal times, Diego Zapata, undersecretary in the City of Medellin’s Mobility Department, worries about how to advance better public transit systems, cycling and pedestrian networks – to get more people moving around the city. But recently, he and his boss Carlos Cadena began supporting the City’s Health Department in its scramble to reduce travel […] Continue reading -> Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] 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
Worldwide Shortage Of COVID-19 Test Agents Plagues Health Systems – Even As Infections Surpass 200,000 18/03/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A worldwide shortage of chemical reagents needed for COVID-19 testing has emerged, World Health Organization officials admitted on Wednesday – even as the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus worldwide surpassed the 200,000 mark. Reports of shortages come days after WHO’s Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued an urgent appeal to countries […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts