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 -> 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 -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> WHA 2018 Highlights – Dr Tedros On Universal Health Coverage Momentum; Azar Says World “Woefully Underprepared” For Epidemics 25/05/2018 John Zarocostas Below are a few highlights of key developments taking place during this week's World Health Assembly (WHA). The head of the World Health Organization speaks on the nexus of primary health care and universal health coverage, and US Health Secretary Alex Azar told an industry side event that the world is still unprepared to battle another pandemic like the 1918 Spanish flu. Continue reading -> WHO, World Bank Establish New Initiative To Help World Prepare For Emergencies 24/05/2018 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization and the World Bank Group today announced the launch of a new mechanism to strengthen global health security. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) had signalled the creation of this mechanism a few weeks ago in his opening remarks at the opening of the World Health Assembly this week. […] Continue reading -> WHO Director Dr Tedros Opens His First Annual World Health Assembly With ‘Keys For Success’ 21/05/2018 Catherine Saez World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (“Dr Tedros”) in his first speech in his function at head of the World Health Assembly described three keys to reach the ambitious goals of the organisation. He envisioned a transformed WHO helped by a strong leadership team, called for political commitment for which he said most […] Continue reading -> AI Takes Multidimensional Role In Emergency Response And Outbreaks 20/05/2018 Catherine Saez In an age where emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of humanity is increasing, last week’s AI for Good Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought leading experts together to demonstrate the multidimensionality of AI in emergency response and outbreaks, as well as in risk reduction. Continue reading -> Global Health Funding Flows As WHO, Gavi, Global Fund Benefit 27/03/2018 William New Actions by governments in recent days show funding for global health continues to be a priority for some countries. Geneva-based institutions and their programs around the world are among the beneficiaries. Continue reading -> Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
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 -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> WHA 2018 Highlights – Dr Tedros On Universal Health Coverage Momentum; Azar Says World “Woefully Underprepared” For Epidemics 25/05/2018 John Zarocostas Below are a few highlights of key developments taking place during this week's World Health Assembly (WHA). The head of the World Health Organization speaks on the nexus of primary health care and universal health coverage, and US Health Secretary Alex Azar told an industry side event that the world is still unprepared to battle another pandemic like the 1918 Spanish flu. Continue reading -> WHO, World Bank Establish New Initiative To Help World Prepare For Emergencies 24/05/2018 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization and the World Bank Group today announced the launch of a new mechanism to strengthen global health security. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) had signalled the creation of this mechanism a few weeks ago in his opening remarks at the opening of the World Health Assembly this week. […] Continue reading -> WHO Director Dr Tedros Opens His First Annual World Health Assembly With ‘Keys For Success’ 21/05/2018 Catherine Saez World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (“Dr Tedros”) in his first speech in his function at head of the World Health Assembly described three keys to reach the ambitious goals of the organisation. He envisioned a transformed WHO helped by a strong leadership team, called for political commitment for which he said most […] Continue reading -> AI Takes Multidimensional Role In Emergency Response And Outbreaks 20/05/2018 Catherine Saez In an age where emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of humanity is increasing, last week’s AI for Good Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought leading experts together to demonstrate the multidimensionality of AI in emergency response and outbreaks, as well as in risk reduction. Continue reading -> Global Health Funding Flows As WHO, Gavi, Global Fund Benefit 27/03/2018 William New Actions by governments in recent days show funding for global health continues to be a priority for some countries. Geneva-based institutions and their programs around the world are among the beneficiaries. Continue reading -> Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> WHA 2018 Highlights – Dr Tedros On Universal Health Coverage Momentum; Azar Says World “Woefully Underprepared” For Epidemics 25/05/2018 John Zarocostas Below are a few highlights of key developments taking place during this week's World Health Assembly (WHA). The head of the World Health Organization speaks on the nexus of primary health care and universal health coverage, and US Health Secretary Alex Azar told an industry side event that the world is still unprepared to battle another pandemic like the 1918 Spanish flu. Continue reading -> WHO, World Bank Establish New Initiative To Help World Prepare For Emergencies 24/05/2018 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization and the World Bank Group today announced the launch of a new mechanism to strengthen global health security. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) had signalled the creation of this mechanism a few weeks ago in his opening remarks at the opening of the World Health Assembly this week. […] Continue reading -> WHO Director Dr Tedros Opens His First Annual World Health Assembly With ‘Keys For Success’ 21/05/2018 Catherine Saez World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (“Dr Tedros”) in his first speech in his function at head of the World Health Assembly described three keys to reach the ambitious goals of the organisation. He envisioned a transformed WHO helped by a strong leadership team, called for political commitment for which he said most […] Continue reading -> AI Takes Multidimensional Role In Emergency Response And Outbreaks 20/05/2018 Catherine Saez In an age where emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of humanity is increasing, last week’s AI for Good Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought leading experts together to demonstrate the multidimensionality of AI in emergency response and outbreaks, as well as in risk reduction. Continue reading -> Global Health Funding Flows As WHO, Gavi, Global Fund Benefit 27/03/2018 William New Actions by governments in recent days show funding for global health continues to be a priority for some countries. Geneva-based institutions and their programs around the world are among the beneficiaries. Continue reading -> Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHA 2018 Highlights – Dr Tedros On Universal Health Coverage Momentum; Azar Says World “Woefully Underprepared” For Epidemics 25/05/2018 John Zarocostas Below are a few highlights of key developments taking place during this week's World Health Assembly (WHA). The head of the World Health Organization speaks on the nexus of primary health care and universal health coverage, and US Health Secretary Alex Azar told an industry side event that the world is still unprepared to battle another pandemic like the 1918 Spanish flu. Continue reading -> WHO, World Bank Establish New Initiative To Help World Prepare For Emergencies 24/05/2018 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization and the World Bank Group today announced the launch of a new mechanism to strengthen global health security. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) had signalled the creation of this mechanism a few weeks ago in his opening remarks at the opening of the World Health Assembly this week. […] Continue reading -> WHO Director Dr Tedros Opens His First Annual World Health Assembly With ‘Keys For Success’ 21/05/2018 Catherine Saez World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (“Dr Tedros”) in his first speech in his function at head of the World Health Assembly described three keys to reach the ambitious goals of the organisation. He envisioned a transformed WHO helped by a strong leadership team, called for political commitment for which he said most […] Continue reading -> AI Takes Multidimensional Role In Emergency Response And Outbreaks 20/05/2018 Catherine Saez In an age where emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of humanity is increasing, last week’s AI for Good Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought leading experts together to demonstrate the multidimensionality of AI in emergency response and outbreaks, as well as in risk reduction. Continue reading -> Global Health Funding Flows As WHO, Gavi, Global Fund Benefit 27/03/2018 William New Actions by governments in recent days show funding for global health continues to be a priority for some countries. Geneva-based institutions and their programs around the world are among the beneficiaries. Continue reading -> Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO, World Bank Establish New Initiative To Help World Prepare For Emergencies 24/05/2018 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization and the World Bank Group today announced the launch of a new mechanism to strengthen global health security. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) had signalled the creation of this mechanism a few weeks ago in his opening remarks at the opening of the World Health Assembly this week. […] Continue reading -> WHO Director Dr Tedros Opens His First Annual World Health Assembly With ‘Keys For Success’ 21/05/2018 Catherine Saez World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (“Dr Tedros”) in his first speech in his function at head of the World Health Assembly described three keys to reach the ambitious goals of the organisation. He envisioned a transformed WHO helped by a strong leadership team, called for political commitment for which he said most […] Continue reading -> AI Takes Multidimensional Role In Emergency Response And Outbreaks 20/05/2018 Catherine Saez In an age where emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of humanity is increasing, last week’s AI for Good Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought leading experts together to demonstrate the multidimensionality of AI in emergency response and outbreaks, as well as in risk reduction. Continue reading -> Global Health Funding Flows As WHO, Gavi, Global Fund Benefit 27/03/2018 William New Actions by governments in recent days show funding for global health continues to be a priority for some countries. Geneva-based institutions and their programs around the world are among the beneficiaries. Continue reading -> Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Director Dr Tedros Opens His First Annual World Health Assembly With ‘Keys For Success’ 21/05/2018 Catherine Saez World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (“Dr Tedros”) in his first speech in his function at head of the World Health Assembly described three keys to reach the ambitious goals of the organisation. He envisioned a transformed WHO helped by a strong leadership team, called for political commitment for which he said most […] Continue reading -> AI Takes Multidimensional Role In Emergency Response And Outbreaks 20/05/2018 Catherine Saez In an age where emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of humanity is increasing, last week’s AI for Good Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought leading experts together to demonstrate the multidimensionality of AI in emergency response and outbreaks, as well as in risk reduction. Continue reading -> Global Health Funding Flows As WHO, Gavi, Global Fund Benefit 27/03/2018 William New Actions by governments in recent days show funding for global health continues to be a priority for some countries. Geneva-based institutions and their programs around the world are among the beneficiaries. Continue reading -> Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
AI Takes Multidimensional Role In Emergency Response And Outbreaks 20/05/2018 Catherine Saez In an age where emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of humanity is increasing, last week’s AI for Good Global Summit at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought leading experts together to demonstrate the multidimensionality of AI in emergency response and outbreaks, as well as in risk reduction. Continue reading -> Global Health Funding Flows As WHO, Gavi, Global Fund Benefit 27/03/2018 William New Actions by governments in recent days show funding for global health continues to be a priority for some countries. Geneva-based institutions and their programs around the world are among the beneficiaries. Continue reading -> Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Global Health Funding Flows As WHO, Gavi, Global Fund Benefit 27/03/2018 William New Actions by governments in recent days show funding for global health continues to be a priority for some countries. Geneva-based institutions and their programs around the world are among the beneficiaries. Continue reading -> Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Do We Need A Global Body To Set Priorities For Diseases And Research? 14/02/2018 William New A recent panel of health experts gathered at the hallowed Swiss Intellectual Property Institute in Bern (which counts Albert Einstein among its alumni) tackled some of the toughest questions facing global health policymakers with an eye toward actually solving them and not just restating polarised positions. One of the ideas discussed at the event was how priorities for diseases and research are handled at the global level. Continue reading -> WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WIPO Hosts Widely Represented Discussion On Vaccine Innovation And Access 09/11/2017 Catherine Saez A well-represented set of experts this week held discussions on the current situation of access to vaccines, the market, the role of pharmaceutical companies, and partnerships. Vaccines were not a field much affected by patents in the past, but the situation has changed and new vaccines are now covered by intellectual property, which might constitute a barrier to access, according to speakers. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts