New Gavi Partnership: Deploying Biometric Technology To Expand Child Vaccine Coverage 07/06/2019 Divya Schlesinger A major agreement has been signed between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and two private sector partners to deploy a new form of biometric fingerprint technology to give children – who may not even have a birth certificate – a complete medical record in order to track critical childhood vaccines. Image Credits: Simprints, Simprints . Continue reading -> Expand Funding For Pandemic Preparedness: R&D Advocacy Group Says To US Congress 05/06/2019 David Branigan After applauding the United States Congress for passing a bill that aims to strengthen preparedness against global disease threats, an R&D advocacy group is now calling on Congressional leaders to ensure there is actually money allocated to fund an expanded set of activities. Image Credits: PATH/Eric Becker. Continue reading -> Incentives For EU Pharmaceutical R&D – New Review 03/06/2019 Editorial team A new series of briefing documents aimed at helping European Union (EU) policymakers tackle high medicines prices has been released by the non-profit think tank, Medicines Law and Policy. Image Credits: Medicines Law & Policy, Medicines Law & Policy . Continue reading -> New Plan For Ebola Outbreak Response To Ensure Safety Of Respondents 28/05/2019 Catherine Saez There has been a dramatic increase in security incidents around the epicentre of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but a sharp decrease in hospital transmissions, increased vaccinations, and new measures to safeguard response teams, are positive signs, WHO officials told reporters today in a briefing. Image Credits: WHO/L.Mackenzie, Catherine […] Continue reading -> Major cholera vaccination campaign begins in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 27/05/2019 Editorial team [Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Press Release] Agencies warn of unprecedented situation in the DRC as cholera and measles epidemics compound Ebola challenges Geneva / Goma 27 May 2019 – More than 800,000 people will be immunised against cholera in North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the launch […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Following 110 years of neglect, an official day for Chagas disease is declared 24/05/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 24 May 2019 The delegates at the World Health Assembly (WHA) have today approved the creation of a World Chagas Day. People affected by Chagas worldwide celebrate this important step in fighting for recognition of this neglected disease. Image Credits: DNDi. Continue reading -> Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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
Expand Funding For Pandemic Preparedness: R&D Advocacy Group Says To US Congress 05/06/2019 David Branigan After applauding the United States Congress for passing a bill that aims to strengthen preparedness against global disease threats, an R&D advocacy group is now calling on Congressional leaders to ensure there is actually money allocated to fund an expanded set of activities. Image Credits: PATH/Eric Becker. Continue reading -> Incentives For EU Pharmaceutical R&D – New Review 03/06/2019 Editorial team A new series of briefing documents aimed at helping European Union (EU) policymakers tackle high medicines prices has been released by the non-profit think tank, Medicines Law and Policy. Image Credits: Medicines Law & Policy, Medicines Law & Policy . Continue reading -> New Plan For Ebola Outbreak Response To Ensure Safety Of Respondents 28/05/2019 Catherine Saez There has been a dramatic increase in security incidents around the epicentre of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but a sharp decrease in hospital transmissions, increased vaccinations, and new measures to safeguard response teams, are positive signs, WHO officials told reporters today in a briefing. Image Credits: WHO/L.Mackenzie, Catherine […] Continue reading -> Major cholera vaccination campaign begins in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 27/05/2019 Editorial team [Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Press Release] Agencies warn of unprecedented situation in the DRC as cholera and measles epidemics compound Ebola challenges Geneva / Goma 27 May 2019 – More than 800,000 people will be immunised against cholera in North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the launch […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Following 110 years of neglect, an official day for Chagas disease is declared 24/05/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 24 May 2019 The delegates at the World Health Assembly (WHA) have today approved the creation of a World Chagas Day. People affected by Chagas worldwide celebrate this important step in fighting for recognition of this neglected disease. Image Credits: DNDi. Continue reading -> Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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
Incentives For EU Pharmaceutical R&D – New Review 03/06/2019 Editorial team A new series of briefing documents aimed at helping European Union (EU) policymakers tackle high medicines prices has been released by the non-profit think tank, Medicines Law and Policy. Image Credits: Medicines Law & Policy, Medicines Law & Policy . Continue reading -> New Plan For Ebola Outbreak Response To Ensure Safety Of Respondents 28/05/2019 Catherine Saez There has been a dramatic increase in security incidents around the epicentre of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but a sharp decrease in hospital transmissions, increased vaccinations, and new measures to safeguard response teams, are positive signs, WHO officials told reporters today in a briefing. Image Credits: WHO/L.Mackenzie, Catherine […] Continue reading -> Major cholera vaccination campaign begins in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 27/05/2019 Editorial team [Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Press Release] Agencies warn of unprecedented situation in the DRC as cholera and measles epidemics compound Ebola challenges Geneva / Goma 27 May 2019 – More than 800,000 people will be immunised against cholera in North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the launch […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Following 110 years of neglect, an official day for Chagas disease is declared 24/05/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 24 May 2019 The delegates at the World Health Assembly (WHA) have today approved the creation of a World Chagas Day. People affected by Chagas worldwide celebrate this important step in fighting for recognition of this neglected disease. Image Credits: DNDi. Continue reading -> Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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 Plan For Ebola Outbreak Response To Ensure Safety Of Respondents 28/05/2019 Catherine Saez There has been a dramatic increase in security incidents around the epicentre of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but a sharp decrease in hospital transmissions, increased vaccinations, and new measures to safeguard response teams, are positive signs, WHO officials told reporters today in a briefing. Image Credits: WHO/L.Mackenzie, Catherine […] Continue reading -> Major cholera vaccination campaign begins in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 27/05/2019 Editorial team [Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Press Release] Agencies warn of unprecedented situation in the DRC as cholera and measles epidemics compound Ebola challenges Geneva / Goma 27 May 2019 – More than 800,000 people will be immunised against cholera in North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the launch […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Following 110 years of neglect, an official day for Chagas disease is declared 24/05/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 24 May 2019 The delegates at the World Health Assembly (WHA) have today approved the creation of a World Chagas Day. People affected by Chagas worldwide celebrate this important step in fighting for recognition of this neglected disease. Image Credits: DNDi. Continue reading -> Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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
Major cholera vaccination campaign begins in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 27/05/2019 Editorial team [Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Press Release] Agencies warn of unprecedented situation in the DRC as cholera and measles epidemics compound Ebola challenges Geneva / Goma 27 May 2019 – More than 800,000 people will be immunised against cholera in North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the launch […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Following 110 years of neglect, an official day for Chagas disease is declared 24/05/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 24 May 2019 The delegates at the World Health Assembly (WHA) have today approved the creation of a World Chagas Day. People affected by Chagas worldwide celebrate this important step in fighting for recognition of this neglected disease. Image Credits: DNDi. Continue reading -> Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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
US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Following 110 years of neglect, an official day for Chagas disease is declared 24/05/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 24 May 2019 The delegates at the World Health Assembly (WHA) have today approved the creation of a World Chagas Day. People affected by Chagas worldwide celebrate this important step in fighting for recognition of this neglected disease. Image Credits: DNDi. Continue reading -> Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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
Following 110 years of neglect, an official day for Chagas disease is declared 24/05/2019 Editorial team [DNDi Press Release] Geneva, Switzerland – 24 May 2019 The delegates at the World Health Assembly (WHA) have today approved the creation of a World Chagas Day. People affected by Chagas worldwide celebrate this important step in fighting for recognition of this neglected disease. Image Credits: DNDi. Continue reading -> Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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
Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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
Collaboration & Science To Fight Epidemics, A Long Road Still Ahead – Speakers Say On the Margins Of WHA 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is enduring despite efforts deployed and progress achieved, mainly because of the difficulty to reach communities. The complexity of the response to this epidemic prompts actors to rethink their strategy, as explained by the head of Wellcome Trust yesterday on the side of the World […] Continue reading -> To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. 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
To Reach 2025 Target On Reducing Low Birthweight, Current Progress Must Double 16/05/2019 David Branigan To reach the 2025 global target on reducing the prevalence of low birthweight, a condition that impacts lifelong health and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, the world needs to double its current rate of progress, a new study finds. Image Credits: UNICEF. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts