Brazil’s Tropical Forest Protection Fund Launches with $6.6 Billion — Will It Work? 22/11/2025 Stefan Anderson Brazil’s tropical forest fund aims to be the largest global financial instrument of its kind. But as COP30 enters its final hours, $6.6 billion raised so far falls well short of its $25 billion target. Although that is still considerably more than other climate funding mechanisms, the unique structure of this fund as an interest-generating […] Continue reading -> The Rich ‘Had a Good Pandemic’: How Inequality Weakens Disease Responses 03/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan The poorest people and countries suffer the most during pandemics, setting in motion a “vicious cycle” of inequality where those who suffer the most are least equipped to address disease outbreaks, according to the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemics in a report released on Monday (3 November). The COVID-19 pandemic pushed 165 million […] Continue reading -> African Public Health Conference Calls for ‘Health Sovereignty’ and Prioritizing Primary Care Ahead of G20 27/10/2025 Matthew Hattingh DURBAN, South Africa — The “Durban Promise”, the ambitious outcome document of the Conference of Public Health In Africa 2025 (CPHIA) will be on the menu when global leaders meet at various Group of 20 (G20) meetings, starting with the health working group meeting on 6 November. That was the message from the conference, […] Continue reading -> Malaria Resurgence Could Kill Nearly One Million by 2030 In Absence of Funding, New Drug Tools 21/10/2025 Stefan Anderson BERLIN – The head of the world’s largest malaria funder has issued a stark warning that the disease now poses a greater threat than HIV or tuberculosis, as a new analysis released Tuesday reveals funding cuts could trigger 990,000 additional deaths by 2030, including 750,000 children under five. “If I think about the situation we […] Continue reading -> Kennedy Wanted CDC to ‘Rubber Stamp’ His Decisions, Former Officials Tell Senate 18/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is driving an agenda based on ideology not science, and tried to reduce the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to a rubber stamp, according to the two former top officials. Former CDC director Dr Susan Monarez and Dr Debra Houry, former Chief Medical Officer and deputy […] Continue reading -> Global Fund: Declines in Malaria, HIV and TB Deaths Threatened by Donor Aid Cutbacks, Climate and Conflict 12/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher While deaths from malaria have fallen by 29% since over the past two decades, mortality could rise again this year due to the cuts in global health funding seen recently, says Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. “There has been a significant impact…and I suspect that we […] Continue reading -> WHO Ends International Emergency Declaration for Mpox – But African Continental Alert Remains 05/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has ended its declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Mpox, announced in August 2024, saying that cases in the most affected areas of Africa had leveled off or were declining. However, continued vigilance in testing – along with regular supplies of vaccines and drug treatments remains essential to ensure […] Continue reading -> Despite Global Headwinds, WHO’s Africa Meeting Agenda is Narrow and Technical 23/08/2025 Ebere Okereke In the face of a financial crisis and converging health challenges, the Lusaka meeting is an opportunity for WHO AFRO and Health Ministers to show they can look beyond technical resolutions to address systemic issues The seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional committee for Africa (RC75) will open in Lusaka on Monday […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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.
The Rich ‘Had a Good Pandemic’: How Inequality Weakens Disease Responses 03/11/2025 Kerry Cullinan The poorest people and countries suffer the most during pandemics, setting in motion a “vicious cycle” of inequality where those who suffer the most are least equipped to address disease outbreaks, according to the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemics in a report released on Monday (3 November). The COVID-19 pandemic pushed 165 million […] Continue reading -> African Public Health Conference Calls for ‘Health Sovereignty’ and Prioritizing Primary Care Ahead of G20 27/10/2025 Matthew Hattingh DURBAN, South Africa — The “Durban Promise”, the ambitious outcome document of the Conference of Public Health In Africa 2025 (CPHIA) will be on the menu when global leaders meet at various Group of 20 (G20) meetings, starting with the health working group meeting on 6 November. That was the message from the conference, […] Continue reading -> Malaria Resurgence Could Kill Nearly One Million by 2030 In Absence of Funding, New Drug Tools 21/10/2025 Stefan Anderson BERLIN – The head of the world’s largest malaria funder has issued a stark warning that the disease now poses a greater threat than HIV or tuberculosis, as a new analysis released Tuesday reveals funding cuts could trigger 990,000 additional deaths by 2030, including 750,000 children under five. “If I think about the situation we […] Continue reading -> Kennedy Wanted CDC to ‘Rubber Stamp’ His Decisions, Former Officials Tell Senate 18/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is driving an agenda based on ideology not science, and tried to reduce the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to a rubber stamp, according to the two former top officials. Former CDC director Dr Susan Monarez and Dr Debra Houry, former Chief Medical Officer and deputy […] Continue reading -> Global Fund: Declines in Malaria, HIV and TB Deaths Threatened by Donor Aid Cutbacks, Climate and Conflict 12/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher While deaths from malaria have fallen by 29% since over the past two decades, mortality could rise again this year due to the cuts in global health funding seen recently, says Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. “There has been a significant impact…and I suspect that we […] Continue reading -> WHO Ends International Emergency Declaration for Mpox – But African Continental Alert Remains 05/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has ended its declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Mpox, announced in August 2024, saying that cases in the most affected areas of Africa had leveled off or were declining. However, continued vigilance in testing – along with regular supplies of vaccines and drug treatments remains essential to ensure […] Continue reading -> Despite Global Headwinds, WHO’s Africa Meeting Agenda is Narrow and Technical 23/08/2025 Ebere Okereke In the face of a financial crisis and converging health challenges, the Lusaka meeting is an opportunity for WHO AFRO and Health Ministers to show they can look beyond technical resolutions to address systemic issues The seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional committee for Africa (RC75) will open in Lusaka on Monday […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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.
African Public Health Conference Calls for ‘Health Sovereignty’ and Prioritizing Primary Care Ahead of G20 27/10/2025 Matthew Hattingh DURBAN, South Africa — The “Durban Promise”, the ambitious outcome document of the Conference of Public Health In Africa 2025 (CPHIA) will be on the menu when global leaders meet at various Group of 20 (G20) meetings, starting with the health working group meeting on 6 November. That was the message from the conference, […] Continue reading -> Malaria Resurgence Could Kill Nearly One Million by 2030 In Absence of Funding, New Drug Tools 21/10/2025 Stefan Anderson BERLIN – The head of the world’s largest malaria funder has issued a stark warning that the disease now poses a greater threat than HIV or tuberculosis, as a new analysis released Tuesday reveals funding cuts could trigger 990,000 additional deaths by 2030, including 750,000 children under five. “If I think about the situation we […] Continue reading -> Kennedy Wanted CDC to ‘Rubber Stamp’ His Decisions, Former Officials Tell Senate 18/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is driving an agenda based on ideology not science, and tried to reduce the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to a rubber stamp, according to the two former top officials. Former CDC director Dr Susan Monarez and Dr Debra Houry, former Chief Medical Officer and deputy […] Continue reading -> Global Fund: Declines in Malaria, HIV and TB Deaths Threatened by Donor Aid Cutbacks, Climate and Conflict 12/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher While deaths from malaria have fallen by 29% since over the past two decades, mortality could rise again this year due to the cuts in global health funding seen recently, says Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. “There has been a significant impact…and I suspect that we […] Continue reading -> WHO Ends International Emergency Declaration for Mpox – But African Continental Alert Remains 05/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has ended its declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Mpox, announced in August 2024, saying that cases in the most affected areas of Africa had leveled off or were declining. However, continued vigilance in testing – along with regular supplies of vaccines and drug treatments remains essential to ensure […] Continue reading -> Despite Global Headwinds, WHO’s Africa Meeting Agenda is Narrow and Technical 23/08/2025 Ebere Okereke In the face of a financial crisis and converging health challenges, the Lusaka meeting is an opportunity for WHO AFRO and Health Ministers to show they can look beyond technical resolutions to address systemic issues The seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional committee for Africa (RC75) will open in Lusaka on Monday […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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.
Malaria Resurgence Could Kill Nearly One Million by 2030 In Absence of Funding, New Drug Tools 21/10/2025 Stefan Anderson BERLIN – The head of the world’s largest malaria funder has issued a stark warning that the disease now poses a greater threat than HIV or tuberculosis, as a new analysis released Tuesday reveals funding cuts could trigger 990,000 additional deaths by 2030, including 750,000 children under five. “If I think about the situation we […] Continue reading -> Kennedy Wanted CDC to ‘Rubber Stamp’ His Decisions, Former Officials Tell Senate 18/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is driving an agenda based on ideology not science, and tried to reduce the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to a rubber stamp, according to the two former top officials. Former CDC director Dr Susan Monarez and Dr Debra Houry, former Chief Medical Officer and deputy […] Continue reading -> Global Fund: Declines in Malaria, HIV and TB Deaths Threatened by Donor Aid Cutbacks, Climate and Conflict 12/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher While deaths from malaria have fallen by 29% since over the past two decades, mortality could rise again this year due to the cuts in global health funding seen recently, says Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. “There has been a significant impact…and I suspect that we […] Continue reading -> WHO Ends International Emergency Declaration for Mpox – But African Continental Alert Remains 05/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has ended its declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Mpox, announced in August 2024, saying that cases in the most affected areas of Africa had leveled off or were declining. However, continued vigilance in testing – along with regular supplies of vaccines and drug treatments remains essential to ensure […] Continue reading -> Despite Global Headwinds, WHO’s Africa Meeting Agenda is Narrow and Technical 23/08/2025 Ebere Okereke In the face of a financial crisis and converging health challenges, the Lusaka meeting is an opportunity for WHO AFRO and Health Ministers to show they can look beyond technical resolutions to address systemic issues The seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional committee for Africa (RC75) will open in Lusaka on Monday […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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.
Kennedy Wanted CDC to ‘Rubber Stamp’ His Decisions, Former Officials Tell Senate 18/09/2025 Kerry Cullinan US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is driving an agenda based on ideology not science, and tried to reduce the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to a rubber stamp, according to the two former top officials. Former CDC director Dr Susan Monarez and Dr Debra Houry, former Chief Medical Officer and deputy […] Continue reading -> Global Fund: Declines in Malaria, HIV and TB Deaths Threatened by Donor Aid Cutbacks, Climate and Conflict 12/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher While deaths from malaria have fallen by 29% since over the past two decades, mortality could rise again this year due to the cuts in global health funding seen recently, says Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. “There has been a significant impact…and I suspect that we […] Continue reading -> WHO Ends International Emergency Declaration for Mpox – But African Continental Alert Remains 05/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has ended its declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Mpox, announced in August 2024, saying that cases in the most affected areas of Africa had leveled off or were declining. However, continued vigilance in testing – along with regular supplies of vaccines and drug treatments remains essential to ensure […] Continue reading -> Despite Global Headwinds, WHO’s Africa Meeting Agenda is Narrow and Technical 23/08/2025 Ebere Okereke In the face of a financial crisis and converging health challenges, the Lusaka meeting is an opportunity for WHO AFRO and Health Ministers to show they can look beyond technical resolutions to address systemic issues The seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional committee for Africa (RC75) will open in Lusaka on Monday […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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.
Global Fund: Declines in Malaria, HIV and TB Deaths Threatened by Donor Aid Cutbacks, Climate and Conflict 12/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher While deaths from malaria have fallen by 29% since over the past two decades, mortality could rise again this year due to the cuts in global health funding seen recently, says Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. “There has been a significant impact…and I suspect that we […] Continue reading -> WHO Ends International Emergency Declaration for Mpox – But African Continental Alert Remains 05/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has ended its declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Mpox, announced in August 2024, saying that cases in the most affected areas of Africa had leveled off or were declining. However, continued vigilance in testing – along with regular supplies of vaccines and drug treatments remains essential to ensure […] Continue reading -> Despite Global Headwinds, WHO’s Africa Meeting Agenda is Narrow and Technical 23/08/2025 Ebere Okereke In the face of a financial crisis and converging health challenges, the Lusaka meeting is an opportunity for WHO AFRO and Health Ministers to show they can look beyond technical resolutions to address systemic issues The seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional committee for Africa (RC75) will open in Lusaka on Monday […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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 Ends International Emergency Declaration for Mpox – But African Continental Alert Remains 05/09/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO has ended its declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Mpox, announced in August 2024, saying that cases in the most affected areas of Africa had leveled off or were declining. However, continued vigilance in testing – along with regular supplies of vaccines and drug treatments remains essential to ensure […] Continue reading -> Despite Global Headwinds, WHO’s Africa Meeting Agenda is Narrow and Technical 23/08/2025 Ebere Okereke In the face of a financial crisis and converging health challenges, the Lusaka meeting is an opportunity for WHO AFRO and Health Ministers to show they can look beyond technical resolutions to address systemic issues The seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional committee for Africa (RC75) will open in Lusaka on Monday […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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.
Despite Global Headwinds, WHO’s Africa Meeting Agenda is Narrow and Technical 23/08/2025 Ebere Okereke In the face of a financial crisis and converging health challenges, the Lusaka meeting is an opportunity for WHO AFRO and Health Ministers to show they can look beyond technical resolutions to address systemic issues The seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional committee for Africa (RC75) will open in Lusaka on Monday […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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’s Tedros: US Rejection of International Rules on Health Threats is Based on ‘Inaccuracies’ 21/07/2025 Kerry Cullinan The United States’ decision last Friday to reject amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) – aimed at improving the global response to disease outbreaks – is based on “inaccuracies”, according to the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). “We regret the US decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the […] Continue reading -> Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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.
Mike Ryan Steps Down as WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years 27/06/2025 Stefan Anderson Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World Health Organization’s emergency response division, held his final press conference Friday in Geneva after eight years leading the UN health agency’s response to global health crises from war and famine to disease outbreaks. In his farewell remarks, Ryan warned of an “era of collapsed funding” following the Trump […] 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