African Access Initiative: “We Will Count Our Success By Seeing Patients Diagnosed Correctly And Treated With The Right Medicine” 05/09/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 60 percent more Africans die from cancer than malaria, and the number of cancer deaths is expected to increase almost 70% by 2030, according to experts. Breast, cervical, prostate, lymphoma and colorectal constitute the top five cancers diagnosed on the continent. In order to address this emerging cancer crisis, the African Access Initiative (AAI) was launched over a year ago. Continue reading -> New Analysis Reveals Significant Gaps In Funding For Health Innovation 04/09/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Many of the products critically needed to fight some of the world’s most prevalent infectious diseases are not likely to be developed. This is the outcome of a new analysis, which reveals significant gaps in funding for health innovation. Continue reading -> MMV: Zambia Pilot Project Reduces Malaria Mortality By 96 Percent 03/09/2018 David Branigan A new pilot project conducted in a remote region of Zambia, MAMaZ Against Malaria, has demonstrated that with the right combination of access to medicines, trained community healthcare workers and rapid response rural transportation systems, malaria mortality in rural areas can be prevented, according to the project partnership. Continue reading -> European Health Institutions Explore Measures To Curb Medicines Shortages In The EU 30/08/2018 Catherine Saez As many voices in Europe are getting louder about the increasing threat of medicines shortages, the European Medicines Agency and the Heads of Medicines Agencies task force on improving the availability of medicines in Europe just released its 2019/2020 work programme. Working groups tasked to tackle specific issues as well as a multi-stakeholder workshop in November are being set up. Continue reading -> Senegal President Urges African Leaders To Invest In Health 28/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag The president of Senegal has called on African leaders to increase their investment of resources into health. Continue reading -> Measles Can Be Eliminated, But Commitment Of All Countries Is Needed, Officials Say 27/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag A record more than 41,000 children and adults in the World Health Organization European Region have been infected with measles - one of the most vaccine-preventable infectious diseases known to man – in the first 6 months of 2018, according to a newly published WHO press release. The total number for this period far exceeds the 12-month totals reported for every other year this decade, and this has policymakers grasping for ways to address the rise, while a WHO official says elimination is possible. Continue reading -> Kenya Takes Steps To Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases 24/08/2018 Justus Wanzala Faced with the growing challenge of lifestyle diseases - already the second biggest killers in Kenya after HIV/AIDS, with cardiovascular diseases leading in the category - the government recently launched guidelines for cardiovascular disease management. Continue reading -> New Paper Looks At Debate On Generic Medicines Of Biological Origin 23/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag “Whether or not there is an adequate supply of generic biological drugs available will be crucial to ensuring the economic viability of health systems in both developing and developed countries.” So writes the South Centre – an intergovernmental organisation that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena – in a newly published Policy Brief dedicated to the international debate on generic medicines of biological origin. Continue reading -> WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
New Analysis Reveals Significant Gaps In Funding For Health Innovation 04/09/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Many of the products critically needed to fight some of the world’s most prevalent infectious diseases are not likely to be developed. This is the outcome of a new analysis, which reveals significant gaps in funding for health innovation. Continue reading -> MMV: Zambia Pilot Project Reduces Malaria Mortality By 96 Percent 03/09/2018 David Branigan A new pilot project conducted in a remote region of Zambia, MAMaZ Against Malaria, has demonstrated that with the right combination of access to medicines, trained community healthcare workers and rapid response rural transportation systems, malaria mortality in rural areas can be prevented, according to the project partnership. Continue reading -> European Health Institutions Explore Measures To Curb Medicines Shortages In The EU 30/08/2018 Catherine Saez As many voices in Europe are getting louder about the increasing threat of medicines shortages, the European Medicines Agency and the Heads of Medicines Agencies task force on improving the availability of medicines in Europe just released its 2019/2020 work programme. Working groups tasked to tackle specific issues as well as a multi-stakeholder workshop in November are being set up. Continue reading -> Senegal President Urges African Leaders To Invest In Health 28/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag The president of Senegal has called on African leaders to increase their investment of resources into health. Continue reading -> Measles Can Be Eliminated, But Commitment Of All Countries Is Needed, Officials Say 27/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag A record more than 41,000 children and adults in the World Health Organization European Region have been infected with measles - one of the most vaccine-preventable infectious diseases known to man – in the first 6 months of 2018, according to a newly published WHO press release. The total number for this period far exceeds the 12-month totals reported for every other year this decade, and this has policymakers grasping for ways to address the rise, while a WHO official says elimination is possible. Continue reading -> Kenya Takes Steps To Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases 24/08/2018 Justus Wanzala Faced with the growing challenge of lifestyle diseases - already the second biggest killers in Kenya after HIV/AIDS, with cardiovascular diseases leading in the category - the government recently launched guidelines for cardiovascular disease management. Continue reading -> New Paper Looks At Debate On Generic Medicines Of Biological Origin 23/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag “Whether or not there is an adequate supply of generic biological drugs available will be crucial to ensuring the economic viability of health systems in both developing and developed countries.” So writes the South Centre – an intergovernmental organisation that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena – in a newly published Policy Brief dedicated to the international debate on generic medicines of biological origin. Continue reading -> WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
MMV: Zambia Pilot Project Reduces Malaria Mortality By 96 Percent 03/09/2018 David Branigan A new pilot project conducted in a remote region of Zambia, MAMaZ Against Malaria, has demonstrated that with the right combination of access to medicines, trained community healthcare workers and rapid response rural transportation systems, malaria mortality in rural areas can be prevented, according to the project partnership. Continue reading -> European Health Institutions Explore Measures To Curb Medicines Shortages In The EU 30/08/2018 Catherine Saez As many voices in Europe are getting louder about the increasing threat of medicines shortages, the European Medicines Agency and the Heads of Medicines Agencies task force on improving the availability of medicines in Europe just released its 2019/2020 work programme. Working groups tasked to tackle specific issues as well as a multi-stakeholder workshop in November are being set up. Continue reading -> Senegal President Urges African Leaders To Invest In Health 28/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag The president of Senegal has called on African leaders to increase their investment of resources into health. Continue reading -> Measles Can Be Eliminated, But Commitment Of All Countries Is Needed, Officials Say 27/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag A record more than 41,000 children and adults in the World Health Organization European Region have been infected with measles - one of the most vaccine-preventable infectious diseases known to man – in the first 6 months of 2018, according to a newly published WHO press release. The total number for this period far exceeds the 12-month totals reported for every other year this decade, and this has policymakers grasping for ways to address the rise, while a WHO official says elimination is possible. Continue reading -> Kenya Takes Steps To Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases 24/08/2018 Justus Wanzala Faced with the growing challenge of lifestyle diseases - already the second biggest killers in Kenya after HIV/AIDS, with cardiovascular diseases leading in the category - the government recently launched guidelines for cardiovascular disease management. Continue reading -> New Paper Looks At Debate On Generic Medicines Of Biological Origin 23/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag “Whether or not there is an adequate supply of generic biological drugs available will be crucial to ensuring the economic viability of health systems in both developing and developed countries.” So writes the South Centre – an intergovernmental organisation that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena – in a newly published Policy Brief dedicated to the international debate on generic medicines of biological origin. Continue reading -> WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
European Health Institutions Explore Measures To Curb Medicines Shortages In The EU 30/08/2018 Catherine Saez As many voices in Europe are getting louder about the increasing threat of medicines shortages, the European Medicines Agency and the Heads of Medicines Agencies task force on improving the availability of medicines in Europe just released its 2019/2020 work programme. Working groups tasked to tackle specific issues as well as a multi-stakeholder workshop in November are being set up. Continue reading -> Senegal President Urges African Leaders To Invest In Health 28/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag The president of Senegal has called on African leaders to increase their investment of resources into health. Continue reading -> Measles Can Be Eliminated, But Commitment Of All Countries Is Needed, Officials Say 27/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag A record more than 41,000 children and adults in the World Health Organization European Region have been infected with measles - one of the most vaccine-preventable infectious diseases known to man – in the first 6 months of 2018, according to a newly published WHO press release. The total number for this period far exceeds the 12-month totals reported for every other year this decade, and this has policymakers grasping for ways to address the rise, while a WHO official says elimination is possible. Continue reading -> Kenya Takes Steps To Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases 24/08/2018 Justus Wanzala Faced with the growing challenge of lifestyle diseases - already the second biggest killers in Kenya after HIV/AIDS, with cardiovascular diseases leading in the category - the government recently launched guidelines for cardiovascular disease management. Continue reading -> New Paper Looks At Debate On Generic Medicines Of Biological Origin 23/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag “Whether or not there is an adequate supply of generic biological drugs available will be crucial to ensuring the economic viability of health systems in both developing and developed countries.” So writes the South Centre – an intergovernmental organisation that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena – in a newly published Policy Brief dedicated to the international debate on generic medicines of biological origin. Continue reading -> WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
Senegal President Urges African Leaders To Invest In Health 28/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag The president of Senegal has called on African leaders to increase their investment of resources into health. Continue reading -> Measles Can Be Eliminated, But Commitment Of All Countries Is Needed, Officials Say 27/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag A record more than 41,000 children and adults in the World Health Organization European Region have been infected with measles - one of the most vaccine-preventable infectious diseases known to man – in the first 6 months of 2018, according to a newly published WHO press release. The total number for this period far exceeds the 12-month totals reported for every other year this decade, and this has policymakers grasping for ways to address the rise, while a WHO official says elimination is possible. Continue reading -> Kenya Takes Steps To Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases 24/08/2018 Justus Wanzala Faced with the growing challenge of lifestyle diseases - already the second biggest killers in Kenya after HIV/AIDS, with cardiovascular diseases leading in the category - the government recently launched guidelines for cardiovascular disease management. Continue reading -> New Paper Looks At Debate On Generic Medicines Of Biological Origin 23/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag “Whether or not there is an adequate supply of generic biological drugs available will be crucial to ensuring the economic viability of health systems in both developing and developed countries.” So writes the South Centre – an intergovernmental organisation that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena – in a newly published Policy Brief dedicated to the international debate on generic medicines of biological origin. Continue reading -> WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
Measles Can Be Eliminated, But Commitment Of All Countries Is Needed, Officials Say 27/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag A record more than 41,000 children and adults in the World Health Organization European Region have been infected with measles - one of the most vaccine-preventable infectious diseases known to man – in the first 6 months of 2018, according to a newly published WHO press release. The total number for this period far exceeds the 12-month totals reported for every other year this decade, and this has policymakers grasping for ways to address the rise, while a WHO official says elimination is possible. Continue reading -> Kenya Takes Steps To Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases 24/08/2018 Justus Wanzala Faced with the growing challenge of lifestyle diseases - already the second biggest killers in Kenya after HIV/AIDS, with cardiovascular diseases leading in the category - the government recently launched guidelines for cardiovascular disease management. Continue reading -> New Paper Looks At Debate On Generic Medicines Of Biological Origin 23/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag “Whether or not there is an adequate supply of generic biological drugs available will be crucial to ensuring the economic viability of health systems in both developing and developed countries.” So writes the South Centre – an intergovernmental organisation that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena – in a newly published Policy Brief dedicated to the international debate on generic medicines of biological origin. Continue reading -> WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
Kenya Takes Steps To Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases 24/08/2018 Justus Wanzala Faced with the growing challenge of lifestyle diseases - already the second biggest killers in Kenya after HIV/AIDS, with cardiovascular diseases leading in the category - the government recently launched guidelines for cardiovascular disease management. Continue reading -> New Paper Looks At Debate On Generic Medicines Of Biological Origin 23/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag “Whether or not there is an adequate supply of generic biological drugs available will be crucial to ensuring the economic viability of health systems in both developing and developed countries.” So writes the South Centre – an intergovernmental organisation that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena – in a newly published Policy Brief dedicated to the international debate on generic medicines of biological origin. Continue reading -> WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
New Paper Looks At Debate On Generic Medicines Of Biological Origin 23/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag “Whether or not there is an adequate supply of generic biological drugs available will be crucial to ensuring the economic viability of health systems in both developing and developed countries.” So writes the South Centre – an intergovernmental organisation that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena – in a newly published Policy Brief dedicated to the international debate on generic medicines of biological origin. Continue reading -> WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
WHO’s Dr Tedros: “It’s Not Often You Get A Second Chance, But This Year, We Do” 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag In his first annual letter since taking office in July last year, the director-general of the World Health Organization has outlined the importance of political commitment, a key to success to – finally – achieve health for all. Continue reading -> Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. 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
Lifesaving Vaccination: 8 Million People Across Africa To Benefit From New Initiative 22/08/2018 Leila Ueberschlag Some 8 million people living in remote areas in Liberia, Uganda and Kenya will get support to access lifesaving vaccines, as a result of a new partnership between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Audacious Project, Last Mile Health and Living Goods. The aim is to use digital technology to boost the number of community health workers as well as to integrate immunization information and data-capture into their daily routines. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older Posts Newer Posts