Russia Delays World Health Assembly While North Korea Condemns ‘Satanic’ US 26/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s objection to the nomination of Ukraine for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board delayed Friday’s World Health Assembly – while the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) also took diplomatic potshots at each other. What was supposed to be a straightforward endorsement of the 10 members put forward by member […] Continue reading -> Coalition Calls to Expand Self-Care Guidelines, Proposes WHO Resolution 26/05/2023 Alex Winston The United for Self-Care Coalition made calls to expand the current World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on self-care during a panel event, “Self-Care a Foundational Component of Health System Sustainability,” at the 76th World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The United for Self-Care Coalition, a new coalition of like-minded groups and experts, marked their call to action […] Continue reading -> New Principles Offer Guide to Human Rights During Health Emergencies 26/05/2023 Alex Winston As the world continues to learn the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new set of principles aiming the help guide the future of human rights in global medical emergencies was published and discussed on Tuesday at an event of the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA). The event, titled “Beyond Panic & Neglect: Building a […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis Threatens Countries Still Reeling from COVID-19 23/05/2023 Disha Shetty The messiness of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the growing challenge of climate change emerged as key challenges at the World Health Assembly (WHA) on Tuesday in discussions on resolutions on preparing for future pandemics in Geneva. Representing 47 countries in the African region, Tanzania underscored the importance of greater equity and access to technology […] Continue reading -> WHO Member-states Greenlight $6.83b Budget for 2024-25; Countries Demand More Transparency 22/05/2023 Megha Kaveri World Health Organization member-states greenlighted a budget of $6.83 billion for 2024-25 for the global health agency – an 11% increase over the 2022-23 budget. Implicit in the budget is member-state implementation of a stepwise increase in assessed contributions. The groundbreaking reform, which aims to have one-half of WHO’s spending financed more sustainably by fixed […] Continue reading -> Taiwan Excluded as World Health Assembly Opening Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness, and Funding 22/05/2023 Disha Shetty The 76th World Health Assembly turned political even before formal the proceedings began, with the decision to exclude Taiwan. The island was seeking an observer status, something that it had held previously between 2009 and 2016, with the support of the United States and others. But its inclusion was strongly opposed by China which maintains […] Continue reading -> On 75th Anniversary World Health Assembly Must Confront New and Growing Threats 21/05/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly opened its annual meeting of member states Sunday on a celebratory note marking the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization’s foundation in 1948. Eradicating smallpox, eliminating polio in most countries worldwide, and dramatic reductions in deaths from once-deadly childhood diseases preventable by clean water, basic medicines and vaccines are among […] Continue reading -> 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
Coalition Calls to Expand Self-Care Guidelines, Proposes WHO Resolution 26/05/2023 Alex Winston The United for Self-Care Coalition made calls to expand the current World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on self-care during a panel event, “Self-Care a Foundational Component of Health System Sustainability,” at the 76th World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The United for Self-Care Coalition, a new coalition of like-minded groups and experts, marked their call to action […] Continue reading -> New Principles Offer Guide to Human Rights During Health Emergencies 26/05/2023 Alex Winston As the world continues to learn the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new set of principles aiming the help guide the future of human rights in global medical emergencies was published and discussed on Tuesday at an event of the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA). The event, titled “Beyond Panic & Neglect: Building a […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis Threatens Countries Still Reeling from COVID-19 23/05/2023 Disha Shetty The messiness of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the growing challenge of climate change emerged as key challenges at the World Health Assembly (WHA) on Tuesday in discussions on resolutions on preparing for future pandemics in Geneva. Representing 47 countries in the African region, Tanzania underscored the importance of greater equity and access to technology […] Continue reading -> WHO Member-states Greenlight $6.83b Budget for 2024-25; Countries Demand More Transparency 22/05/2023 Megha Kaveri World Health Organization member-states greenlighted a budget of $6.83 billion for 2024-25 for the global health agency – an 11% increase over the 2022-23 budget. Implicit in the budget is member-state implementation of a stepwise increase in assessed contributions. The groundbreaking reform, which aims to have one-half of WHO’s spending financed more sustainably by fixed […] Continue reading -> Taiwan Excluded as World Health Assembly Opening Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness, and Funding 22/05/2023 Disha Shetty The 76th World Health Assembly turned political even before formal the proceedings began, with the decision to exclude Taiwan. The island was seeking an observer status, something that it had held previously between 2009 and 2016, with the support of the United States and others. But its inclusion was strongly opposed by China which maintains […] Continue reading -> On 75th Anniversary World Health Assembly Must Confront New and Growing Threats 21/05/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly opened its annual meeting of member states Sunday on a celebratory note marking the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization’s foundation in 1948. Eradicating smallpox, eliminating polio in most countries worldwide, and dramatic reductions in deaths from once-deadly childhood diseases preventable by clean water, basic medicines and vaccines are among […] Continue reading -> 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 Principles Offer Guide to Human Rights During Health Emergencies 26/05/2023 Alex Winston As the world continues to learn the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new set of principles aiming the help guide the future of human rights in global medical emergencies was published and discussed on Tuesday at an event of the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA). The event, titled “Beyond Panic & Neglect: Building a […] Continue reading -> Climate Crisis Threatens Countries Still Reeling from COVID-19 23/05/2023 Disha Shetty The messiness of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the growing challenge of climate change emerged as key challenges at the World Health Assembly (WHA) on Tuesday in discussions on resolutions on preparing for future pandemics in Geneva. Representing 47 countries in the African region, Tanzania underscored the importance of greater equity and access to technology […] Continue reading -> WHO Member-states Greenlight $6.83b Budget for 2024-25; Countries Demand More Transparency 22/05/2023 Megha Kaveri World Health Organization member-states greenlighted a budget of $6.83 billion for 2024-25 for the global health agency – an 11% increase over the 2022-23 budget. Implicit in the budget is member-state implementation of a stepwise increase in assessed contributions. The groundbreaking reform, which aims to have one-half of WHO’s spending financed more sustainably by fixed […] Continue reading -> Taiwan Excluded as World Health Assembly Opening Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness, and Funding 22/05/2023 Disha Shetty The 76th World Health Assembly turned political even before formal the proceedings began, with the decision to exclude Taiwan. The island was seeking an observer status, something that it had held previously between 2009 and 2016, with the support of the United States and others. But its inclusion was strongly opposed by China which maintains […] Continue reading -> On 75th Anniversary World Health Assembly Must Confront New and Growing Threats 21/05/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly opened its annual meeting of member states Sunday on a celebratory note marking the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization’s foundation in 1948. Eradicating smallpox, eliminating polio in most countries worldwide, and dramatic reductions in deaths from once-deadly childhood diseases preventable by clean water, basic medicines and vaccines are among […] Continue reading -> 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
Climate Crisis Threatens Countries Still Reeling from COVID-19 23/05/2023 Disha Shetty The messiness of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the growing challenge of climate change emerged as key challenges at the World Health Assembly (WHA) on Tuesday in discussions on resolutions on preparing for future pandemics in Geneva. Representing 47 countries in the African region, Tanzania underscored the importance of greater equity and access to technology […] Continue reading -> WHO Member-states Greenlight $6.83b Budget for 2024-25; Countries Demand More Transparency 22/05/2023 Megha Kaveri World Health Organization member-states greenlighted a budget of $6.83 billion for 2024-25 for the global health agency – an 11% increase over the 2022-23 budget. Implicit in the budget is member-state implementation of a stepwise increase in assessed contributions. The groundbreaking reform, which aims to have one-half of WHO’s spending financed more sustainably by fixed […] Continue reading -> Taiwan Excluded as World Health Assembly Opening Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness, and Funding 22/05/2023 Disha Shetty The 76th World Health Assembly turned political even before formal the proceedings began, with the decision to exclude Taiwan. The island was seeking an observer status, something that it had held previously between 2009 and 2016, with the support of the United States and others. But its inclusion was strongly opposed by China which maintains […] Continue reading -> On 75th Anniversary World Health Assembly Must Confront New and Growing Threats 21/05/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly opened its annual meeting of member states Sunday on a celebratory note marking the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization’s foundation in 1948. Eradicating smallpox, eliminating polio in most countries worldwide, and dramatic reductions in deaths from once-deadly childhood diseases preventable by clean water, basic medicines and vaccines are among […] Continue reading -> 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 Member-states Greenlight $6.83b Budget for 2024-25; Countries Demand More Transparency 22/05/2023 Megha Kaveri World Health Organization member-states greenlighted a budget of $6.83 billion for 2024-25 for the global health agency – an 11% increase over the 2022-23 budget. Implicit in the budget is member-state implementation of a stepwise increase in assessed contributions. The groundbreaking reform, which aims to have one-half of WHO’s spending financed more sustainably by fixed […] Continue reading -> Taiwan Excluded as World Health Assembly Opening Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness, and Funding 22/05/2023 Disha Shetty The 76th World Health Assembly turned political even before formal the proceedings began, with the decision to exclude Taiwan. The island was seeking an observer status, something that it had held previously between 2009 and 2016, with the support of the United States and others. But its inclusion was strongly opposed by China which maintains […] Continue reading -> On 75th Anniversary World Health Assembly Must Confront New and Growing Threats 21/05/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly opened its annual meeting of member states Sunday on a celebratory note marking the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization’s foundation in 1948. Eradicating smallpox, eliminating polio in most countries worldwide, and dramatic reductions in deaths from once-deadly childhood diseases preventable by clean water, basic medicines and vaccines are among […] Continue reading -> 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
Taiwan Excluded as World Health Assembly Opening Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness, and Funding 22/05/2023 Disha Shetty The 76th World Health Assembly turned political even before formal the proceedings began, with the decision to exclude Taiwan. The island was seeking an observer status, something that it had held previously between 2009 and 2016, with the support of the United States and others. But its inclusion was strongly opposed by China which maintains […] Continue reading -> On 75th Anniversary World Health Assembly Must Confront New and Growing Threats 21/05/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly opened its annual meeting of member states Sunday on a celebratory note marking the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization’s foundation in 1948. Eradicating smallpox, eliminating polio in most countries worldwide, and dramatic reductions in deaths from once-deadly childhood diseases preventable by clean water, basic medicines and vaccines are among […] Continue reading -> 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
On 75th Anniversary World Health Assembly Must Confront New and Growing Threats 21/05/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly opened its annual meeting of member states Sunday on a celebratory note marking the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization’s foundation in 1948. Eradicating smallpox, eliminating polio in most countries worldwide, and dramatic reductions in deaths from once-deadly childhood diseases preventable by clean water, basic medicines and vaccines are among […] Continue reading ->