EXCLUSIVE: WHO Has a New $4.2 million Contract Pending with Boston Consulting Group 09/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Organization has a draft $4.295 million contract with the Boston Consulting Group pending in its Global Management System (GSM), Health Policy Watch has learned – even while Save the Children has suspended its connection to BCG, over the reported involvement of two former staff members in the development of controversial projects in […] Continue reading -> NIH-funded Human Trials Outside US Get Temporary Funding Reprieve 09/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Human trials conducted outside the United States with funding from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) halted by the Trump administration in May, may be permitted to continue. On 1 May, the NIH outlawed US researchers from making subawards to foreign research partners, jeopardising billions of dollars of research throughout the world. As a […] Continue reading -> Next Phase of Pandemic Talks Resumes, Tackling Tricky Issue of Sharing Pathogen Information 08/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The next – and tricky – phase of cementing the World Health Organization’s pandemic agreement resumes on Wednesday (9 July) with the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG). The IGWG’s main task is to negotiate an annex to the pandemic agreement on a pathogen access and benefit sharing (PABS) system. This system will […] Continue reading -> Public Health Can Out-Innovate Big Tobacco 07/07/2025 Mary-Ann Etiebet As the tobacco industry continues to innovate to preserve its market appeal, the health sector needs to become even more creative – advocating for new regulations to reduce tobacco’s appeal and increase product costs. Among those: limiting nicotine content, banning filter tips, and joining WHO’s new “3×35 initiative” to raise the price of tobacco products […] Continue reading -> Delhi Government Blinks After Protests Against Crackdown on Polluting Vehicles 07/07/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – When drivers entered fuel stations on 1 July, they found bright new warning signs and traffic police positioned at the fuel pumps. Old vehicles would be identified by special, new cameras and denied fuel. Drivers also risked having their vehicles seized for “liquidation.” The day marked the beginning of a widespread campaign […] Continue reading -> Mass Killings, Sexual Violence and Famine Grip North Darfur as Rebels Prepare El Fasher Assault 07/07/2025 Stefan Anderson Mass atrocities, rape, famine, sexual and ethnically targeted violence have plagued Sudan’s civil war since it erupted two years ago. With peace nowhere in sight, a new report released by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recounts in devastating detail: nothing has changed. Based on interviews with over 80 civilians, MSF data and direct observations from its […] Continue reading -> Animal Health IS Public Health – It’s Time We Act Accordingly 06/07/2025 Carel du Marchie Sarvaas & John de Jong As the world observes World Zoonoses Day, it’s important to remember that human health is intimately tied to the health of animals, wild and domesticated. Five years after COVID-19, the world remains alert to health threats that can cross over from animals to people. Alongside growing concerns over high-profile spillovers like avian influenza, the silent […] Continue reading -> Wellcome CEO Urges Global Health Rethink: ‘Science Alone Is Not Enough’ 05/07/2025 Health Policy Watch The world faces a global health funding crisis, but John-Arne Røttingen believes the solution goes beyond money. It lies in stronger partnerships between governments, researchers, and citizens. “Science is not enough to change the world,” said Røttingen, the newly appointed CEO of Wellcome, one of the world’s largest global health foundations. “It must be allied […] Continue reading -> Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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. 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NIH-funded Human Trials Outside US Get Temporary Funding Reprieve 09/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan Human trials conducted outside the United States with funding from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) halted by the Trump administration in May, may be permitted to continue. On 1 May, the NIH outlawed US researchers from making subawards to foreign research partners, jeopardising billions of dollars of research throughout the world. As a […] Continue reading -> Next Phase of Pandemic Talks Resumes, Tackling Tricky Issue of Sharing Pathogen Information 08/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The next – and tricky – phase of cementing the World Health Organization’s pandemic agreement resumes on Wednesday (9 July) with the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG). The IGWG’s main task is to negotiate an annex to the pandemic agreement on a pathogen access and benefit sharing (PABS) system. This system will […] Continue reading -> Public Health Can Out-Innovate Big Tobacco 07/07/2025 Mary-Ann Etiebet As the tobacco industry continues to innovate to preserve its market appeal, the health sector needs to become even more creative – advocating for new regulations to reduce tobacco’s appeal and increase product costs. Among those: limiting nicotine content, banning filter tips, and joining WHO’s new “3×35 initiative” to raise the price of tobacco products […] Continue reading -> Delhi Government Blinks After Protests Against Crackdown on Polluting Vehicles 07/07/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – When drivers entered fuel stations on 1 July, they found bright new warning signs and traffic police positioned at the fuel pumps. Old vehicles would be identified by special, new cameras and denied fuel. Drivers also risked having their vehicles seized for “liquidation.” The day marked the beginning of a widespread campaign […] Continue reading -> Mass Killings, Sexual Violence and Famine Grip North Darfur as Rebels Prepare El Fasher Assault 07/07/2025 Stefan Anderson Mass atrocities, rape, famine, sexual and ethnically targeted violence have plagued Sudan’s civil war since it erupted two years ago. With peace nowhere in sight, a new report released by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recounts in devastating detail: nothing has changed. Based on interviews with over 80 civilians, MSF data and direct observations from its […] Continue reading -> Animal Health IS Public Health – It’s Time We Act Accordingly 06/07/2025 Carel du Marchie Sarvaas & John de Jong As the world observes World Zoonoses Day, it’s important to remember that human health is intimately tied to the health of animals, wild and domesticated. Five years after COVID-19, the world remains alert to health threats that can cross over from animals to people. Alongside growing concerns over high-profile spillovers like avian influenza, the silent […] Continue reading -> Wellcome CEO Urges Global Health Rethink: ‘Science Alone Is Not Enough’ 05/07/2025 Health Policy Watch The world faces a global health funding crisis, but John-Arne Røttingen believes the solution goes beyond money. It lies in stronger partnerships between governments, researchers, and citizens. “Science is not enough to change the world,” said Røttingen, the newly appointed CEO of Wellcome, one of the world’s largest global health foundations. “It must be allied […] Continue reading -> Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Next Phase of Pandemic Talks Resumes, Tackling Tricky Issue of Sharing Pathogen Information 08/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The next – and tricky – phase of cementing the World Health Organization’s pandemic agreement resumes on Wednesday (9 July) with the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG). The IGWG’s main task is to negotiate an annex to the pandemic agreement on a pathogen access and benefit sharing (PABS) system. This system will […] Continue reading -> Public Health Can Out-Innovate Big Tobacco 07/07/2025 Mary-Ann Etiebet As the tobacco industry continues to innovate to preserve its market appeal, the health sector needs to become even more creative – advocating for new regulations to reduce tobacco’s appeal and increase product costs. Among those: limiting nicotine content, banning filter tips, and joining WHO’s new “3×35 initiative” to raise the price of tobacco products […] Continue reading -> Delhi Government Blinks After Protests Against Crackdown on Polluting Vehicles 07/07/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – When drivers entered fuel stations on 1 July, they found bright new warning signs and traffic police positioned at the fuel pumps. Old vehicles would be identified by special, new cameras and denied fuel. Drivers also risked having their vehicles seized for “liquidation.” The day marked the beginning of a widespread campaign […] Continue reading -> Mass Killings, Sexual Violence and Famine Grip North Darfur as Rebels Prepare El Fasher Assault 07/07/2025 Stefan Anderson Mass atrocities, rape, famine, sexual and ethnically targeted violence have plagued Sudan’s civil war since it erupted two years ago. With peace nowhere in sight, a new report released by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recounts in devastating detail: nothing has changed. Based on interviews with over 80 civilians, MSF data and direct observations from its […] Continue reading -> Animal Health IS Public Health – It’s Time We Act Accordingly 06/07/2025 Carel du Marchie Sarvaas & John de Jong As the world observes World Zoonoses Day, it’s important to remember that human health is intimately tied to the health of animals, wild and domesticated. Five years after COVID-19, the world remains alert to health threats that can cross over from animals to people. Alongside growing concerns over high-profile spillovers like avian influenza, the silent […] Continue reading -> Wellcome CEO Urges Global Health Rethink: ‘Science Alone Is Not Enough’ 05/07/2025 Health Policy Watch The world faces a global health funding crisis, but John-Arne Røttingen believes the solution goes beyond money. It lies in stronger partnerships between governments, researchers, and citizens. “Science is not enough to change the world,” said Røttingen, the newly appointed CEO of Wellcome, one of the world’s largest global health foundations. “It must be allied […] Continue reading -> Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Public Health Can Out-Innovate Big Tobacco 07/07/2025 Mary-Ann Etiebet As the tobacco industry continues to innovate to preserve its market appeal, the health sector needs to become even more creative – advocating for new regulations to reduce tobacco’s appeal and increase product costs. Among those: limiting nicotine content, banning filter tips, and joining WHO’s new “3×35 initiative” to raise the price of tobacco products […] Continue reading -> Delhi Government Blinks After Protests Against Crackdown on Polluting Vehicles 07/07/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – When drivers entered fuel stations on 1 July, they found bright new warning signs and traffic police positioned at the fuel pumps. Old vehicles would be identified by special, new cameras and denied fuel. Drivers also risked having their vehicles seized for “liquidation.” The day marked the beginning of a widespread campaign […] Continue reading -> Mass Killings, Sexual Violence and Famine Grip North Darfur as Rebels Prepare El Fasher Assault 07/07/2025 Stefan Anderson Mass atrocities, rape, famine, sexual and ethnically targeted violence have plagued Sudan’s civil war since it erupted two years ago. With peace nowhere in sight, a new report released by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recounts in devastating detail: nothing has changed. Based on interviews with over 80 civilians, MSF data and direct observations from its […] Continue reading -> Animal Health IS Public Health – It’s Time We Act Accordingly 06/07/2025 Carel du Marchie Sarvaas & John de Jong As the world observes World Zoonoses Day, it’s important to remember that human health is intimately tied to the health of animals, wild and domesticated. Five years after COVID-19, the world remains alert to health threats that can cross over from animals to people. Alongside growing concerns over high-profile spillovers like avian influenza, the silent […] Continue reading -> Wellcome CEO Urges Global Health Rethink: ‘Science Alone Is Not Enough’ 05/07/2025 Health Policy Watch The world faces a global health funding crisis, but John-Arne Røttingen believes the solution goes beyond money. It lies in stronger partnerships between governments, researchers, and citizens. “Science is not enough to change the world,” said Røttingen, the newly appointed CEO of Wellcome, one of the world’s largest global health foundations. “It must be allied […] Continue reading -> Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Delhi Government Blinks After Protests Against Crackdown on Polluting Vehicles 07/07/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji NEW DELHI – When drivers entered fuel stations on 1 July, they found bright new warning signs and traffic police positioned at the fuel pumps. Old vehicles would be identified by special, new cameras and denied fuel. Drivers also risked having their vehicles seized for “liquidation.” The day marked the beginning of a widespread campaign […] Continue reading -> Mass Killings, Sexual Violence and Famine Grip North Darfur as Rebels Prepare El Fasher Assault 07/07/2025 Stefan Anderson Mass atrocities, rape, famine, sexual and ethnically targeted violence have plagued Sudan’s civil war since it erupted two years ago. With peace nowhere in sight, a new report released by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recounts in devastating detail: nothing has changed. Based on interviews with over 80 civilians, MSF data and direct observations from its […] Continue reading -> Animal Health IS Public Health – It’s Time We Act Accordingly 06/07/2025 Carel du Marchie Sarvaas & John de Jong As the world observes World Zoonoses Day, it’s important to remember that human health is intimately tied to the health of animals, wild and domesticated. Five years after COVID-19, the world remains alert to health threats that can cross over from animals to people. Alongside growing concerns over high-profile spillovers like avian influenza, the silent […] Continue reading -> Wellcome CEO Urges Global Health Rethink: ‘Science Alone Is Not Enough’ 05/07/2025 Health Policy Watch The world faces a global health funding crisis, but John-Arne Røttingen believes the solution goes beyond money. It lies in stronger partnerships between governments, researchers, and citizens. “Science is not enough to change the world,” said Røttingen, the newly appointed CEO of Wellcome, one of the world’s largest global health foundations. “It must be allied […] Continue reading -> Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Mass Killings, Sexual Violence and Famine Grip North Darfur as Rebels Prepare El Fasher Assault 07/07/2025 Stefan Anderson Mass atrocities, rape, famine, sexual and ethnically targeted violence have plagued Sudan’s civil war since it erupted two years ago. With peace nowhere in sight, a new report released by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recounts in devastating detail: nothing has changed. Based on interviews with over 80 civilians, MSF data and direct observations from its […] Continue reading -> Animal Health IS Public Health – It’s Time We Act Accordingly 06/07/2025 Carel du Marchie Sarvaas & John de Jong As the world observes World Zoonoses Day, it’s important to remember that human health is intimately tied to the health of animals, wild and domesticated. Five years after COVID-19, the world remains alert to health threats that can cross over from animals to people. Alongside growing concerns over high-profile spillovers like avian influenza, the silent […] Continue reading -> Wellcome CEO Urges Global Health Rethink: ‘Science Alone Is Not Enough’ 05/07/2025 Health Policy Watch The world faces a global health funding crisis, but John-Arne Røttingen believes the solution goes beyond money. It lies in stronger partnerships between governments, researchers, and citizens. “Science is not enough to change the world,” said Røttingen, the newly appointed CEO of Wellcome, one of the world’s largest global health foundations. “It must be allied […] Continue reading -> Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Animal Health IS Public Health – It’s Time We Act Accordingly 06/07/2025 Carel du Marchie Sarvaas & John de Jong As the world observes World Zoonoses Day, it’s important to remember that human health is intimately tied to the health of animals, wild and domesticated. Five years after COVID-19, the world remains alert to health threats that can cross over from animals to people. Alongside growing concerns over high-profile spillovers like avian influenza, the silent […] Continue reading -> Wellcome CEO Urges Global Health Rethink: ‘Science Alone Is Not Enough’ 05/07/2025 Health Policy Watch The world faces a global health funding crisis, but John-Arne Røttingen believes the solution goes beyond money. It lies in stronger partnerships between governments, researchers, and citizens. “Science is not enough to change the world,” said Røttingen, the newly appointed CEO of Wellcome, one of the world’s largest global health foundations. “It must be allied […] Continue reading -> Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Wellcome CEO Urges Global Health Rethink: ‘Science Alone Is Not Enough’ 05/07/2025 Health Policy Watch The world faces a global health funding crisis, but John-Arne Røttingen believes the solution goes beyond money. It lies in stronger partnerships between governments, researchers, and citizens. “Science is not enough to change the world,” said Røttingen, the newly appointed CEO of Wellcome, one of the world’s largest global health foundations. “It must be allied […] Continue reading -> Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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.
Loneliness, Social Isolation Linked to 871,000 Annual Deaths, WHO Finds 04/07/2025 Stefan Anderson A three-year investigation by the World Health Organization found that loneliness and social isolation contribute to 871,000 deaths worldwide every year, a death toll researchers said places social health in a tier “as damaging as other public health risks” such as air pollution, tobacco and alcohol. The landmark report by the WHO Commission on […] Continue reading -> WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
WHO Launches Initiative To Raise $1 Trillion Through Higher ‘Sin Taxes’ on Tobacco, Alcohol and Sugary Drinks 03/07/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Low-income countries could confront the massive health finance crisis they are facing after the withdrawal of most US-based aid through a 50% increase in the price of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – saving 50 million lives and raising some $1 trillion dollars in vital revenue for strapped health systems, says WHO. The ambitious WHO […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts