Monkeypox Vaccine: 62% of Recipients Experience No Side Effects, Says New Survey 22/08/2022 Maayan Hoffman A first-of-its-kind survey examining the side effects of the monkeypox vaccine in Israel found that the majority of recipients had no general symptoms. “Most of the side effects reported by the vaccinated are local and mild, which in most cases pass within one to three days,” said Miri Mizrahi Reuveni, Deputy CEO and Head of […] Continue reading -> Open Access 240 Compound Collection Launched in Fight Against Infectious and Mosquito-Borne Illnesses for World Mosquito Day 22/08/2022 Raisa Santos To mark World Mosquito Day, 20 August, the Global Health Priority Box has been launched to provide free access to 240 compounds to stimulate research into new drugs and insecticides. The initiative, launched by the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and the Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC), provides scientists with starting points to advance the […] Continue reading -> WHO Recommends Two Monoclonal Antibodies for Ebola Treatment; Calls to Expand Access in Developing Countries 19/08/2022 John Heilprin In its first guidelines ever for Ebola treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises using two monoclonal antibodies — mAb114 (Ansuvimab®, also known as Ebanga®) and REGN-EB3 (Inmazeb®) — that were first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use against the Zaire ebolavirus species in 2020. WHO says its “strong recommendations” for […] Continue reading -> 2nd COVID Booster Advised For Highest Risk 18/08/2022 John Heilprin An expert panel of advisers to the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that countries consider a second COVID-19 booster dose for older, at-risk and immunocompromised people, echoing guidance provided by European and U.S. regulators months earlier. WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization released its updated recommendations on Thursday, a week after […] Continue reading -> Ethiopia Pursues ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Tigray, Tedros Says; Warns of Nuclear Threat in Ukraine 18/08/2022 John Heilprin Ethiopia’s Tigray region suffers from “the worst catastrophe on Earth” due to a devastating mix of factors such as government neglect, drought, and racism, World Health Organization Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press briefing Wednesday. Tedros grew emotional at the end of the briefing as he described the humanitarian crisis facing […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Variants Get New Names 12/08/2022 Editorial team While the process of renaming monkeypox is still underway, a group of global experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed that the virus’s variants will be renamed with Roman numerals. This follows a meeting convened by the WHO this week to enable virologists and public health experts to reach consensus on new […] Continue reading -> US to Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply Through Intradermal Injections; Experts Warn Plan May Backfire 10/08/2022 Raisa Santos In the aftermath of a national health emergency declaration for Monkeypox, the United States has now decided to split the approved MVA-BN vaccine into five doses in an effort to stretch supply. Some experts, however, have warned that the plan may backfire if health workers are not sufficiently trained in the intradermal skin-based jab technique […] Continue reading -> As Millions of Children Miss Developmental Targets, WHO Appeals for ‘Brain Health Optimisation’ 09/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Some 43% of children under five in low- and middle-income countries – nearly 250 million children – were at risk of not reaching their developmental potential in 2017 due to extreme poverty and stunting. This is according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on brain health launched on Tuesday, which presents a […] Continue reading -> Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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. 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Open Access 240 Compound Collection Launched in Fight Against Infectious and Mosquito-Borne Illnesses for World Mosquito Day 22/08/2022 Raisa Santos To mark World Mosquito Day, 20 August, the Global Health Priority Box has been launched to provide free access to 240 compounds to stimulate research into new drugs and insecticides. The initiative, launched by the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and the Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC), provides scientists with starting points to advance the […] Continue reading -> WHO Recommends Two Monoclonal Antibodies for Ebola Treatment; Calls to Expand Access in Developing Countries 19/08/2022 John Heilprin In its first guidelines ever for Ebola treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises using two monoclonal antibodies — mAb114 (Ansuvimab®, also known as Ebanga®) and REGN-EB3 (Inmazeb®) — that were first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use against the Zaire ebolavirus species in 2020. WHO says its “strong recommendations” for […] Continue reading -> 2nd COVID Booster Advised For Highest Risk 18/08/2022 John Heilprin An expert panel of advisers to the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that countries consider a second COVID-19 booster dose for older, at-risk and immunocompromised people, echoing guidance provided by European and U.S. regulators months earlier. WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization released its updated recommendations on Thursday, a week after […] Continue reading -> Ethiopia Pursues ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Tigray, Tedros Says; Warns of Nuclear Threat in Ukraine 18/08/2022 John Heilprin Ethiopia’s Tigray region suffers from “the worst catastrophe on Earth” due to a devastating mix of factors such as government neglect, drought, and racism, World Health Organization Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press briefing Wednesday. Tedros grew emotional at the end of the briefing as he described the humanitarian crisis facing […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Variants Get New Names 12/08/2022 Editorial team While the process of renaming monkeypox is still underway, a group of global experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed that the virus’s variants will be renamed with Roman numerals. This follows a meeting convened by the WHO this week to enable virologists and public health experts to reach consensus on new […] Continue reading -> US to Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply Through Intradermal Injections; Experts Warn Plan May Backfire 10/08/2022 Raisa Santos In the aftermath of a national health emergency declaration for Monkeypox, the United States has now decided to split the approved MVA-BN vaccine into five doses in an effort to stretch supply. Some experts, however, have warned that the plan may backfire if health workers are not sufficiently trained in the intradermal skin-based jab technique […] Continue reading -> As Millions of Children Miss Developmental Targets, WHO Appeals for ‘Brain Health Optimisation’ 09/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Some 43% of children under five in low- and middle-income countries – nearly 250 million children – were at risk of not reaching their developmental potential in 2017 due to extreme poverty and stunting. This is according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on brain health launched on Tuesday, which presents a […] Continue reading -> Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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.
WHO Recommends Two Monoclonal Antibodies for Ebola Treatment; Calls to Expand Access in Developing Countries 19/08/2022 John Heilprin In its first guidelines ever for Ebola treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises using two monoclonal antibodies — mAb114 (Ansuvimab®, also known as Ebanga®) and REGN-EB3 (Inmazeb®) — that were first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use against the Zaire ebolavirus species in 2020. WHO says its “strong recommendations” for […] Continue reading -> 2nd COVID Booster Advised For Highest Risk 18/08/2022 John Heilprin An expert panel of advisers to the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that countries consider a second COVID-19 booster dose for older, at-risk and immunocompromised people, echoing guidance provided by European and U.S. regulators months earlier. WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization released its updated recommendations on Thursday, a week after […] Continue reading -> Ethiopia Pursues ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Tigray, Tedros Says; Warns of Nuclear Threat in Ukraine 18/08/2022 John Heilprin Ethiopia’s Tigray region suffers from “the worst catastrophe on Earth” due to a devastating mix of factors such as government neglect, drought, and racism, World Health Organization Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press briefing Wednesday. Tedros grew emotional at the end of the briefing as he described the humanitarian crisis facing […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Variants Get New Names 12/08/2022 Editorial team While the process of renaming monkeypox is still underway, a group of global experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed that the virus’s variants will be renamed with Roman numerals. This follows a meeting convened by the WHO this week to enable virologists and public health experts to reach consensus on new […] Continue reading -> US to Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply Through Intradermal Injections; Experts Warn Plan May Backfire 10/08/2022 Raisa Santos In the aftermath of a national health emergency declaration for Monkeypox, the United States has now decided to split the approved MVA-BN vaccine into five doses in an effort to stretch supply. Some experts, however, have warned that the plan may backfire if health workers are not sufficiently trained in the intradermal skin-based jab technique […] Continue reading -> As Millions of Children Miss Developmental Targets, WHO Appeals for ‘Brain Health Optimisation’ 09/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Some 43% of children under five in low- and middle-income countries – nearly 250 million children – were at risk of not reaching their developmental potential in 2017 due to extreme poverty and stunting. This is according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on brain health launched on Tuesday, which presents a […] Continue reading -> Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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.
2nd COVID Booster Advised For Highest Risk 18/08/2022 John Heilprin An expert panel of advisers to the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that countries consider a second COVID-19 booster dose for older, at-risk and immunocompromised people, echoing guidance provided by European and U.S. regulators months earlier. WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization released its updated recommendations on Thursday, a week after […] Continue reading -> Ethiopia Pursues ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Tigray, Tedros Says; Warns of Nuclear Threat in Ukraine 18/08/2022 John Heilprin Ethiopia’s Tigray region suffers from “the worst catastrophe on Earth” due to a devastating mix of factors such as government neglect, drought, and racism, World Health Organization Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press briefing Wednesday. Tedros grew emotional at the end of the briefing as he described the humanitarian crisis facing […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Variants Get New Names 12/08/2022 Editorial team While the process of renaming monkeypox is still underway, a group of global experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed that the virus’s variants will be renamed with Roman numerals. This follows a meeting convened by the WHO this week to enable virologists and public health experts to reach consensus on new […] Continue reading -> US to Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply Through Intradermal Injections; Experts Warn Plan May Backfire 10/08/2022 Raisa Santos In the aftermath of a national health emergency declaration for Monkeypox, the United States has now decided to split the approved MVA-BN vaccine into five doses in an effort to stretch supply. Some experts, however, have warned that the plan may backfire if health workers are not sufficiently trained in the intradermal skin-based jab technique […] Continue reading -> As Millions of Children Miss Developmental Targets, WHO Appeals for ‘Brain Health Optimisation’ 09/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Some 43% of children under five in low- and middle-income countries – nearly 250 million children – were at risk of not reaching their developmental potential in 2017 due to extreme poverty and stunting. This is according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on brain health launched on Tuesday, which presents a […] Continue reading -> Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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.
Ethiopia Pursues ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Tigray, Tedros Says; Warns of Nuclear Threat in Ukraine 18/08/2022 John Heilprin Ethiopia’s Tigray region suffers from “the worst catastrophe on Earth” due to a devastating mix of factors such as government neglect, drought, and racism, World Health Organization Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press briefing Wednesday. Tedros grew emotional at the end of the briefing as he described the humanitarian crisis facing […] Continue reading -> Monkeypox Variants Get New Names 12/08/2022 Editorial team While the process of renaming monkeypox is still underway, a group of global experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed that the virus’s variants will be renamed with Roman numerals. This follows a meeting convened by the WHO this week to enable virologists and public health experts to reach consensus on new […] Continue reading -> US to Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply Through Intradermal Injections; Experts Warn Plan May Backfire 10/08/2022 Raisa Santos In the aftermath of a national health emergency declaration for Monkeypox, the United States has now decided to split the approved MVA-BN vaccine into five doses in an effort to stretch supply. Some experts, however, have warned that the plan may backfire if health workers are not sufficiently trained in the intradermal skin-based jab technique […] Continue reading -> As Millions of Children Miss Developmental Targets, WHO Appeals for ‘Brain Health Optimisation’ 09/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Some 43% of children under five in low- and middle-income countries – nearly 250 million children – were at risk of not reaching their developmental potential in 2017 due to extreme poverty and stunting. This is according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on brain health launched on Tuesday, which presents a […] Continue reading -> Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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.
Monkeypox Variants Get New Names 12/08/2022 Editorial team While the process of renaming monkeypox is still underway, a group of global experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed that the virus’s variants will be renamed with Roman numerals. This follows a meeting convened by the WHO this week to enable virologists and public health experts to reach consensus on new […] Continue reading -> US to Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply Through Intradermal Injections; Experts Warn Plan May Backfire 10/08/2022 Raisa Santos In the aftermath of a national health emergency declaration for Monkeypox, the United States has now decided to split the approved MVA-BN vaccine into five doses in an effort to stretch supply. Some experts, however, have warned that the plan may backfire if health workers are not sufficiently trained in the intradermal skin-based jab technique […] Continue reading -> As Millions of Children Miss Developmental Targets, WHO Appeals for ‘Brain Health Optimisation’ 09/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Some 43% of children under five in low- and middle-income countries – nearly 250 million children – were at risk of not reaching their developmental potential in 2017 due to extreme poverty and stunting. This is according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on brain health launched on Tuesday, which presents a […] Continue reading -> Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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.
US to Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply Through Intradermal Injections; Experts Warn Plan May Backfire 10/08/2022 Raisa Santos In the aftermath of a national health emergency declaration for Monkeypox, the United States has now decided to split the approved MVA-BN vaccine into five doses in an effort to stretch supply. Some experts, however, have warned that the plan may backfire if health workers are not sufficiently trained in the intradermal skin-based jab technique […] Continue reading -> As Millions of Children Miss Developmental Targets, WHO Appeals for ‘Brain Health Optimisation’ 09/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Some 43% of children under five in low- and middle-income countries – nearly 250 million children – were at risk of not reaching their developmental potential in 2017 due to extreme poverty and stunting. This is according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on brain health launched on Tuesday, which presents a […] Continue reading -> Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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.
As Millions of Children Miss Developmental Targets, WHO Appeals for ‘Brain Health Optimisation’ 09/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan Some 43% of children under five in low- and middle-income countries – nearly 250 million children – were at risk of not reaching their developmental potential in 2017 due to extreme poverty and stunting. This is according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on brain health launched on Tuesday, which presents a […] Continue reading -> Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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.
Sub-Saharan Africa is to Get Bulk of US Climate Impact Aid 08/08/2022 Kerry Cullinan The bulk of $3 billion in annual aid the US has committed to helping the most vulnerable countries to adapt to the impact of climate change is likely to go to sub-Saharan Africa, said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the world’s 20 most climate vulnerable countries, which […] Continue reading -> Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer 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
Increasing Global Support for Breastfeeding Can Save 515,000 Lives and $1.5 Billion Daily 04/08/2022 Raisa Santos Nearly $575 million in global economic and human capital is lost every year due to insufficient government promotion of, and support for, breastfeeding, according to data from the latest report on The Cost of Not Breastfeeding. The 2022 report, released for World Breastfeeding Week (1 August – 7 August) finds that these losses are the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer Posts