Global Health Benefits Of Reaching Climate, Environment Targets Could Be US$ 54.1 Trillion – Says UN Report 12/03/2019 David Branigan The global health benefits of reducing air pollution and reaching the climate targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement could be as “high as $54.1 trillion dollars, at a cost of only $22.1 trillion,” according a new UN Environment analysis, to be released in full tomorrow.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. WHA Resolution For Transparent Drug Pricing: Italy Speaks Out 12/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italy’s Minister of Health spoke out publicly today at a press conference in Rome on the proposed World Health Assembly resolution on drug price transparency, while an open letter published on the Ministry’s website called on other World Health Organization member states to support the initiative.Continue reading -> Trilateral Guide To Preventing Spread Of Animal-Human Diseases 11/03/2019 William New A extensive new guide released today provides detailed instructions and insight for governments and regions to prevent and combat zoonotic diseases – those that can spread between animals and humans, such as rabies, which continue to have “major impacts” on human health. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE/WHO/FAO. United Nations Environment Assembly Touches Key Global Health Themes 11/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) opened today in Nairobi against the sober backdrop of yesterday’s tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 en route to the Kenyan capital, killing at least 22 UN staff and humanitarian aid workers, including passengers headed to the UNEA meeting.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Baz Ratner/Reuters, @CCAC coalition. CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Continue reading -> Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Global Health Agencies Face Yawning Gaps In Gender Equality – New 50/50 Report 07/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stark gender pay and power gaps remain a fact of life in leading global health organisations, according to a new Global Health 50/50 report on gender-equality in nearly 200 workplaces, including United Nations and national development agencies as well as non-profit organisations, research institutions and private sector firms.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Global Health 50/50. Short Regimen For TB Found To Be Safe With New First-Line HIV Drug 07/03/2019 William New In what is being called by supporters as an “important moment” for tuberculosis (TB) control, a new study found that “a shorter regimen to prevent TB can be safely co-administered with dolutegravir (DTG)—the first-line drug to treat HIV in many high-burden TB countries,” according to a release. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus (Dr Tedros) today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
WHA Resolution For Transparent Drug Pricing: Italy Speaks Out 12/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italy’s Minister of Health spoke out publicly today at a press conference in Rome on the proposed World Health Assembly resolution on drug price transparency, while an open letter published on the Ministry’s website called on other World Health Organization member states to support the initiative.Continue reading -> Trilateral Guide To Preventing Spread Of Animal-Human Diseases 11/03/2019 William New A extensive new guide released today provides detailed instructions and insight for governments and regions to prevent and combat zoonotic diseases – those that can spread between animals and humans, such as rabies, which continue to have “major impacts” on human health. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE/WHO/FAO. United Nations Environment Assembly Touches Key Global Health Themes 11/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) opened today in Nairobi against the sober backdrop of yesterday’s tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 en route to the Kenyan capital, killing at least 22 UN staff and humanitarian aid workers, including passengers headed to the UNEA meeting.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Baz Ratner/Reuters, @CCAC coalition. CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Continue reading -> Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Global Health Agencies Face Yawning Gaps In Gender Equality – New 50/50 Report 07/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stark gender pay and power gaps remain a fact of life in leading global health organisations, according to a new Global Health 50/50 report on gender-equality in nearly 200 workplaces, including United Nations and national development agencies as well as non-profit organisations, research institutions and private sector firms.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Global Health 50/50. Short Regimen For TB Found To Be Safe With New First-Line HIV Drug 07/03/2019 William New In what is being called by supporters as an “important moment” for tuberculosis (TB) control, a new study found that “a shorter regimen to prevent TB can be safely co-administered with dolutegravir (DTG)—the first-line drug to treat HIV in many high-burden TB countries,” according to a release. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus (Dr Tedros) today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
Trilateral Guide To Preventing Spread Of Animal-Human Diseases 11/03/2019 William New A extensive new guide released today provides detailed instructions and insight for governments and regions to prevent and combat zoonotic diseases – those that can spread between animals and humans, such as rabies, which continue to have “major impacts” on human health. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE/WHO/FAO. United Nations Environment Assembly Touches Key Global Health Themes 11/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) opened today in Nairobi against the sober backdrop of yesterday’s tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 en route to the Kenyan capital, killing at least 22 UN staff and humanitarian aid workers, including passengers headed to the UNEA meeting.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Baz Ratner/Reuters, @CCAC coalition. CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Continue reading -> Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Global Health Agencies Face Yawning Gaps In Gender Equality – New 50/50 Report 07/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stark gender pay and power gaps remain a fact of life in leading global health organisations, according to a new Global Health 50/50 report on gender-equality in nearly 200 workplaces, including United Nations and national development agencies as well as non-profit organisations, research institutions and private sector firms.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Global Health 50/50. Short Regimen For TB Found To Be Safe With New First-Line HIV Drug 07/03/2019 William New In what is being called by supporters as an “important moment” for tuberculosis (TB) control, a new study found that “a shorter regimen to prevent TB can be safely co-administered with dolutegravir (DTG)—the first-line drug to treat HIV in many high-burden TB countries,” according to a release. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus (Dr Tedros) today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
United Nations Environment Assembly Touches Key Global Health Themes 11/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Fourth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) opened today in Nairobi against the sober backdrop of yesterday’s tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 en route to the Kenyan capital, killing at least 22 UN staff and humanitarian aid workers, including passengers headed to the UNEA meeting.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Baz Ratner/Reuters, @CCAC coalition. CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Continue reading -> Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Global Health Agencies Face Yawning Gaps In Gender Equality – New 50/50 Report 07/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stark gender pay and power gaps remain a fact of life in leading global health organisations, according to a new Global Health 50/50 report on gender-equality in nearly 200 workplaces, including United Nations and national development agencies as well as non-profit organisations, research institutions and private sector firms.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Global Health 50/50. Short Regimen For TB Found To Be Safe With New First-Line HIV Drug 07/03/2019 William New In what is being called by supporters as an “important moment” for tuberculosis (TB) control, a new study found that “a shorter regimen to prevent TB can be safely co-administered with dolutegravir (DTG)—the first-line drug to treat HIV in many high-burden TB countries,” according to a release. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus (Dr Tedros) today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
CEPI Board Reaffirms Commitment To Safeguard Access To New Vaccines 08/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), an innovative collaboration of governments, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard and promote equitable access to new vaccines under development to head off the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics that threaten global health. Continue reading -> Image Credits: CEPI / CureVac. Global Health Agencies Face Yawning Gaps In Gender Equality – New 50/50 Report 07/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stark gender pay and power gaps remain a fact of life in leading global health organisations, according to a new Global Health 50/50 report on gender-equality in nearly 200 workplaces, including United Nations and national development agencies as well as non-profit organisations, research institutions and private sector firms.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Global Health 50/50. Short Regimen For TB Found To Be Safe With New First-Line HIV Drug 07/03/2019 William New In what is being called by supporters as an “important moment” for tuberculosis (TB) control, a new study found that “a shorter regimen to prevent TB can be safely co-administered with dolutegravir (DTG)—the first-line drug to treat HIV in many high-burden TB countries,” according to a release. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus (Dr Tedros) today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
Global Health Agencies Face Yawning Gaps In Gender Equality – New 50/50 Report 07/03/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stark gender pay and power gaps remain a fact of life in leading global health organisations, according to a new Global Health 50/50 report on gender-equality in nearly 200 workplaces, including United Nations and national development agencies as well as non-profit organisations, research institutions and private sector firms.Continue reading -> Image Credits: Global Health 50/50. Short Regimen For TB Found To Be Safe With New First-Line HIV Drug 07/03/2019 William New In what is being called by supporters as an “important moment” for tuberculosis (TB) control, a new study found that “a shorter regimen to prevent TB can be safely co-administered with dolutegravir (DTG)—the first-line drug to treat HIV in many high-burden TB countries,” according to a release. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus (Dr Tedros) today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
Short Regimen For TB Found To Be Safe With New First-Line HIV Drug 07/03/2019 William New In what is being called by supporters as an “important moment” for tuberculosis (TB) control, a new study found that “a shorter regimen to prevent TB can be safely co-administered with dolutegravir (DTG)—the first-line drug to treat HIV in many high-burden TB countries,” according to a release. Continue reading -> WHO Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus (Dr Tedros) today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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 Announces “Most Wide-Ranging Reforms In Organization’s History” 06/03/2019 Editorial team Calling it a “historic moment,” World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Gheyebresus (Dr Tedros) today announced wide-ranging reforms in the organization’s structure – claiming they would prove to be the most significant ones in WHO’s 71-year history. Continue reading -> Image Credits: WHO. African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
African Heads Of State Endorse Continental Medicine Regulator 06/03/2019 Divya Schlesinger The African content is one step closer to its first medicine and health super-regulator. The treaty to establish an African Medicine Agency (AMA), meant to govern medical product regulation for the entire continent, was endorsed by the African Union Heads of State and Government on 11 February, according to a press release following the 32nd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading -> Image Credits: African Union. Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer 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
Mixed Global Progress On Use Of Antibiotics In Animals: OIE Report 01/03/2019 William New There continues to be positive progress on controlling the use of antimicrobials in animals in countries, according to a recent report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which is linked to the rise in human antimicrobial resistance. But more countries need to take action and better data is needed from many, the report found, as efforts will continue. Continue reading -> Image Credits: OIE. Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts