Landmark Resolution on Chemical Pollution Passes World Health Assembly 29/05/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Assembly (WHA) approved a landmark resolution on Monday calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to scale up its efforts to fight the impact of chemicals, waste and plastic pollution on human health and produce the data to back it up. The non-binding commitment spearheaded by Peru is the first time ever […] Continue reading -> WHA Approves Resolutions on Rehabilitation; Fake Medicines and Disability 29/05/2023 Disha Shetty The World Health Assembly (WHA) on Monday greenlit a slew of decisions and resolutions that aim to bring another one billion people under the coverage of universal health coverage (UHC), as the 76th WHA session drew closer to its end. The plan is the bedrock of WHO’s vision to deliver on so-called “triple billion targets” […] Continue reading -> Never Again – Until Next Time? Push to Pandemic-Proof the World as Political Will Wanes 29/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The global will to ensure that COVID-19 is a “never-again” pandemic is dissipating fast, according to many delegates attending the World Health Assembly (WHA) and its plethora of side events – threatening initiatives such as local manufacturing of vaccines. Jeremy Farrar, the newly appointed Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), reminded […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Advocates Say Time to Act Is Now 27/05/2023 Disha Shetty When Elvis Ndikum Achiri, a long-time veteran of tobacco control campaigns, began collecting data on air pollution in his community in Cameroon, he was surprised to discover how many people around him, both young and old, suffered from related illnesses even though they had never smoked – including a beloved high school teacher who had […] 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 -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> World Resilience Summit Galvanises Public-Private Solutions to Feed into Pandemic Accord Negotiations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Global health conversations are much deeper at present because everyone has been affected by COVID-19 – and this opens up the possibility of building an “all-of-society” approach before the next pandemic, said Sylvie Brand, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention. “We have seen during this pandemic […] Continue reading -> WHO Budget Replenishment Text Keeps Door Open to ‘Earmarked’ Donations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The World Health Assembly is poised to decide on an “investment round” in late 2024 to boost the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finances – but not the establishment of a “replenishment fund”. Member states and donors will be able to continue to provide funds to the WHO earmarked for specific health programmes – […] Continue reading -> UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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.
WHA Approves Resolutions on Rehabilitation; Fake Medicines and Disability 29/05/2023 Disha Shetty The World Health Assembly (WHA) on Monday greenlit a slew of decisions and resolutions that aim to bring another one billion people under the coverage of universal health coverage (UHC), as the 76th WHA session drew closer to its end. The plan is the bedrock of WHO’s vision to deliver on so-called “triple billion targets” […] Continue reading -> Never Again – Until Next Time? Push to Pandemic-Proof the World as Political Will Wanes 29/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The global will to ensure that COVID-19 is a “never-again” pandemic is dissipating fast, according to many delegates attending the World Health Assembly (WHA) and its plethora of side events – threatening initiatives such as local manufacturing of vaccines. Jeremy Farrar, the newly appointed Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), reminded […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Advocates Say Time to Act Is Now 27/05/2023 Disha Shetty When Elvis Ndikum Achiri, a long-time veteran of tobacco control campaigns, began collecting data on air pollution in his community in Cameroon, he was surprised to discover how many people around him, both young and old, suffered from related illnesses even though they had never smoked – including a beloved high school teacher who had […] 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 -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> World Resilience Summit Galvanises Public-Private Solutions to Feed into Pandemic Accord Negotiations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Global health conversations are much deeper at present because everyone has been affected by COVID-19 – and this opens up the possibility of building an “all-of-society” approach before the next pandemic, said Sylvie Brand, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention. “We have seen during this pandemic […] Continue reading -> WHO Budget Replenishment Text Keeps Door Open to ‘Earmarked’ Donations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The World Health Assembly is poised to decide on an “investment round” in late 2024 to boost the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finances – but not the establishment of a “replenishment fund”. Member states and donors will be able to continue to provide funds to the WHO earmarked for specific health programmes – […] Continue reading -> UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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.
Never Again – Until Next Time? Push to Pandemic-Proof the World as Political Will Wanes 29/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The global will to ensure that COVID-19 is a “never-again” pandemic is dissipating fast, according to many delegates attending the World Health Assembly (WHA) and its plethora of side events – threatening initiatives such as local manufacturing of vaccines. Jeremy Farrar, the newly appointed Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), reminded […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Advocates Say Time to Act Is Now 27/05/2023 Disha Shetty When Elvis Ndikum Achiri, a long-time veteran of tobacco control campaigns, began collecting data on air pollution in his community in Cameroon, he was surprised to discover how many people around him, both young and old, suffered from related illnesses even though they had never smoked – including a beloved high school teacher who had […] 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 -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> World Resilience Summit Galvanises Public-Private Solutions to Feed into Pandemic Accord Negotiations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Global health conversations are much deeper at present because everyone has been affected by COVID-19 – and this opens up the possibility of building an “all-of-society” approach before the next pandemic, said Sylvie Brand, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention. “We have seen during this pandemic […] Continue reading -> WHO Budget Replenishment Text Keeps Door Open to ‘Earmarked’ Donations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The World Health Assembly is poised to decide on an “investment round” in late 2024 to boost the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finances – but not the establishment of a “replenishment fund”. Member states and donors will be able to continue to provide funds to the WHO earmarked for specific health programmes – […] Continue reading -> UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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.
Air Pollution Advocates Say Time to Act Is Now 27/05/2023 Disha Shetty When Elvis Ndikum Achiri, a long-time veteran of tobacco control campaigns, began collecting data on air pollution in his community in Cameroon, he was surprised to discover how many people around him, both young and old, suffered from related illnesses even though they had never smoked – including a beloved high school teacher who had […] 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 -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> World Resilience Summit Galvanises Public-Private Solutions to Feed into Pandemic Accord Negotiations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Global health conversations are much deeper at present because everyone has been affected by COVID-19 – and this opens up the possibility of building an “all-of-society” approach before the next pandemic, said Sylvie Brand, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention. “We have seen during this pandemic […] Continue reading -> WHO Budget Replenishment Text Keeps Door Open to ‘Earmarked’ Donations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The World Health Assembly is poised to decide on an “investment round” in late 2024 to boost the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finances – but not the establishment of a “replenishment fund”. Member states and donors will be able to continue to provide funds to the WHO earmarked for specific health programmes – […] Continue reading -> UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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.
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 -> Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> World Resilience Summit Galvanises Public-Private Solutions to Feed into Pandemic Accord Negotiations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Global health conversations are much deeper at present because everyone has been affected by COVID-19 – and this opens up the possibility of building an “all-of-society” approach before the next pandemic, said Sylvie Brand, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention. “We have seen during this pandemic […] Continue reading -> WHO Budget Replenishment Text Keeps Door Open to ‘Earmarked’ Donations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The World Health Assembly is poised to decide on an “investment round” in late 2024 to boost the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finances – but not the establishment of a “replenishment fund”. Member states and donors will be able to continue to provide funds to the WHO earmarked for specific health programmes – […] Continue reading -> UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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.
Huge Support for Universal Health Coverage and NCD Measures, But WHO Replenishment Fund is Rejected 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan & Megha Kaveri An impossibly long list of member states lined up to address universal health coverage (UHC) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the World Health Assembly on Thursday afternoon, indicating the centrality of these issues for countries. There was near-universal support for primary health services to be the backbone of UHC, with disease prevention as the other […] Continue reading -> World Resilience Summit Galvanises Public-Private Solutions to Feed into Pandemic Accord Negotiations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Global health conversations are much deeper at present because everyone has been affected by COVID-19 – and this opens up the possibility of building an “all-of-society” approach before the next pandemic, said Sylvie Brand, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention. “We have seen during this pandemic […] Continue reading -> WHO Budget Replenishment Text Keeps Door Open to ‘Earmarked’ Donations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The World Health Assembly is poised to decide on an “investment round” in late 2024 to boost the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finances – but not the establishment of a “replenishment fund”. Member states and donors will be able to continue to provide funds to the WHO earmarked for specific health programmes – […] Continue reading -> UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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.
World Resilience Summit Galvanises Public-Private Solutions to Feed into Pandemic Accord Negotiations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – Global health conversations are much deeper at present because everyone has been affected by COVID-19 – and this opens up the possibility of building an “all-of-society” approach before the next pandemic, said Sylvie Brand, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention. “We have seen during this pandemic […] Continue reading -> WHO Budget Replenishment Text Keeps Door Open to ‘Earmarked’ Donations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The World Health Assembly is poised to decide on an “investment round” in late 2024 to boost the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finances – but not the establishment of a “replenishment fund”. Member states and donors will be able to continue to provide funds to the WHO earmarked for specific health programmes – […] Continue reading -> UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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 Budget Replenishment Text Keeps Door Open to ‘Earmarked’ Donations 25/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan GENEVA – The World Health Assembly is poised to decide on an “investment round” in late 2024 to boost the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finances – but not the establishment of a “replenishment fund”. Member states and donors will be able to continue to provide funds to the WHO earmarked for specific health programmes – […] Continue reading -> UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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.
UN Climate Conference to Feature First Ever Official ‘Health Day’ 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty & Elaine Ruth Fletcher More lives are being lost to climate change every year than in the Holocaust and World War II, warned US Special Climate Envoy in an address before World Health Assembly delegates In a precedent-setting move, the UN’s annual Climate Conference of Parties (COP28) scheduled for 30 November – 12 December in Dubai will have a […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] 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
World Health Assembly Decries Health Conditions in Occupied Palestinian Territories 25/05/2023 Stefan Anderson & Elaine Ruth Fletcher In what has become an annual ritual, the World Health Assembly adopted a decision on Wednesday decrying the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, and calling on WHO to monitor progress in recommendations for reform by both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The decision was approved by 76 votes to 13, with 35 abstentions […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer Posts