Russia Delays World Health Assembly While North Korea Condemns ‘Satanic’ US 26/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s objection to the nomination of Ukraine for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board delayed Friday’s World Health Assembly – while the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) also took diplomatic potshots at each other. What was supposed to be a straightforward endorsement of the 10 members put forward by member […] Continue reading -> Stronger Global Roadmap to Tackle NCDs is Finally Passed 26/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan New global guidelines to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were finally passed by the World Health Assembly on Friday afternoon after a mammoth day-and-a-half of member states’ inputs. The guidelines update the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “Best Buys” published in 2017 and focus on the four key risk factors for NCDs – tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy diet […] Continue reading -> Coalition Calls to Expand Self-Care Guidelines, Proposes WHO Resolution 26/05/2023 Alex Winston The United for Self-Care Coalition made calls to expand the current World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on self-care during a panel event, “Self-Care a Foundational Component of Health System Sustainability,” at the 76th World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The United for Self-Care Coalition, a new coalition of like-minded groups and experts, marked their call to action […] 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 -> WHA76: Countries Commit to Increased Polio Immunisation 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty Countries expressed concern at an uptick in polio cases last year and discussed ways to double down on routine immunizations – interrupted by the pandemic and conflicts – at Thursday’s World Health Assembly. Polio is currently the only official global public health emergency. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two remaining countries where the virus […] 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 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Stronger Global Roadmap to Tackle NCDs is Finally Passed 26/05/2023 Kerry Cullinan New global guidelines to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were finally passed by the World Health Assembly on Friday afternoon after a mammoth day-and-a-half of member states’ inputs. The guidelines update the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “Best Buys” published in 2017 and focus on the four key risk factors for NCDs – tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy diet […] Continue reading -> Coalition Calls to Expand Self-Care Guidelines, Proposes WHO Resolution 26/05/2023 Alex Winston The United for Self-Care Coalition made calls to expand the current World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on self-care during a panel event, “Self-Care a Foundational Component of Health System Sustainability,” at the 76th World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The United for Self-Care Coalition, a new coalition of like-minded groups and experts, marked their call to action […] 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 -> WHA76: Countries Commit to Increased Polio Immunisation 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty Countries expressed concern at an uptick in polio cases last year and discussed ways to double down on routine immunizations – interrupted by the pandemic and conflicts – at Thursday’s World Health Assembly. Polio is currently the only official global public health emergency. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two remaining countries where the virus […] 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 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Coalition Calls to Expand Self-Care Guidelines, Proposes WHO Resolution 26/05/2023 Alex Winston The United for Self-Care Coalition made calls to expand the current World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on self-care during a panel event, “Self-Care a Foundational Component of Health System Sustainability,” at the 76th World Health Assembly on Wednesday. The United for Self-Care Coalition, a new coalition of like-minded groups and experts, marked their call to action […] 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 -> WHA76: Countries Commit to Increased Polio Immunisation 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty Countries expressed concern at an uptick in polio cases last year and discussed ways to double down on routine immunizations – interrupted by the pandemic and conflicts – at Thursday’s World Health Assembly. Polio is currently the only official global public health emergency. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two remaining countries where the virus […] 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 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 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 -> WHA76: Countries Commit to Increased Polio Immunisation 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty Countries expressed concern at an uptick in polio cases last year and discussed ways to double down on routine immunizations – interrupted by the pandemic and conflicts – at Thursday’s World Health Assembly. Polio is currently the only official global public health emergency. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two remaining countries where the virus […] 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 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 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 -> WHA76: Countries Commit to Increased Polio Immunisation 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty Countries expressed concern at an uptick in polio cases last year and discussed ways to double down on routine immunizations – interrupted by the pandemic and conflicts – at Thursday’s World Health Assembly. Polio is currently the only official global public health emergency. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two remaining countries where the virus […] 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 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 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 -> WHA76: Countries Commit to Increased Polio Immunisation 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty Countries expressed concern at an uptick in polio cases last year and discussed ways to double down on routine immunizations – interrupted by the pandemic and conflicts – at Thursday’s World Health Assembly. Polio is currently the only official global public health emergency. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two remaining countries where the virus […] 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 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 Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHA76: Countries Commit to Increased Polio Immunisation 25/05/2023 Disha Shetty Countries expressed concern at an uptick in polio cases last year and discussed ways to double down on routine immunizations – interrupted by the pandemic and conflicts – at Thursday’s World Health Assembly. Polio is currently the only official global public health emergency. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the last two remaining countries where the virus […] 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 postsNewer posts