Championing Inclusivity at the Global Disability Summit 19/02/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar & Raisa Santos From barriers to treatment for people with hearing disabilities to preconceptions about albinism and inaccessible COVID testing for wheelchair users, participants in the Global Disability Summit took a fresh look at the wide range of discriminatory practices that an estimated 1 billion people – 15% of the world’s population – living with disabilities have to […] Continue reading -> More Clarity on Negotiators to Take Forward WHO Pandemic ‘Instrument’ Talks 04/02/2022 Kerry Cullinan Representatives from Brazil, Egypt, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, and Thailand are to make up the World Health Organization (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) on a future pandemic instrument, according to Knowledge Ecology International. The countries each represent a different region of the WHO, namely Africa (South Africa), the Americas, known as the Pan-American Health Organisation […] Continue reading -> WHO Board Supports Tedros Nomination, as United States Sets Conditions for Increased Financing 25/01/2022 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite earlier disruption from Ethiopia, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus received overwhelming support for his nomination for a second term as World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General from the body’s executive board on Tuesday. As the only nominee, Tedros is guaranteed to be re-elected at the next World Health Assembly in May. All WHO regions expressed their […] Continue reading -> People with Disabilities Have Been ‘Silent Sufferers’ During COVID-19 Pandemic 12/01/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar People with disabilities have been some of the biggest silent sufferers in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to speakers at the Pre-Summit of the Global Disability Summit 2022 on Wednesday. “Now, more than ever, if we want to be ready for a new pandemic, we need to ensure that disability inclusion in the health sector becomes […] Continue reading -> Standing Ovation as WHO Member States Commit to Negotiating New Pandemic Accord 01/12/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Assembly Special Session (WHASS) closed on Wednesday with a standing ovation as virtually all 194 Member States committed to negotiating a new global accord to guide the response to future global pandemics. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the decision as “cause for celebration, and cause for […] Continue reading -> Europe Cannot ‘Treaty’ its Way Out of the Pandemic 30/11/2021 Unni Karunakara A special session of the World Health Assembly is under way this week with just one item under consideration – Pandemic Treaty. Will a pandemic treaty be able to help address deficiencies in global solidarity, and improve access to essential lifesaving medicines, vaccines, and tools? The short answer is no. Not without the political will […] Continue reading -> Milestone Moment for Pandemic Treaty in Geneva – US and Other Treaty Skeptics Swinging Behind Call to Negotiate a New Convention 26/11/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As pandemic treaty negotiations kick off again at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva this week, countries face a stark choice. Will they decide to move ahead on a new system that vests an independent entity with greater powers to monitor their own national alert and responses – in the name of faster pandemic […] Continue reading -> ‘Broad Consensus’ on Binding Pandemic Pact, Says Tedros 24/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is “broad consensus” on the need for a “binding pact” to address the threat of pandemics, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Wednesday – a few days before the World Health Assembly special session devoted exclusively to discussing what many refer to as a pandemic treaty. “The ongoing chaos of this pandemic only […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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. 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More Clarity on Negotiators to Take Forward WHO Pandemic ‘Instrument’ Talks 04/02/2022 Kerry Cullinan Representatives from Brazil, Egypt, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, and Thailand are to make up the World Health Organization (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) on a future pandemic instrument, according to Knowledge Ecology International. The countries each represent a different region of the WHO, namely Africa (South Africa), the Americas, known as the Pan-American Health Organisation […] Continue reading -> WHO Board Supports Tedros Nomination, as United States Sets Conditions for Increased Financing 25/01/2022 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite earlier disruption from Ethiopia, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus received overwhelming support for his nomination for a second term as World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General from the body’s executive board on Tuesday. As the only nominee, Tedros is guaranteed to be re-elected at the next World Health Assembly in May. All WHO regions expressed their […] Continue reading -> People with Disabilities Have Been ‘Silent Sufferers’ During COVID-19 Pandemic 12/01/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar People with disabilities have been some of the biggest silent sufferers in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to speakers at the Pre-Summit of the Global Disability Summit 2022 on Wednesday. “Now, more than ever, if we want to be ready for a new pandemic, we need to ensure that disability inclusion in the health sector becomes […] Continue reading -> Standing Ovation as WHO Member States Commit to Negotiating New Pandemic Accord 01/12/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Assembly Special Session (WHASS) closed on Wednesday with a standing ovation as virtually all 194 Member States committed to negotiating a new global accord to guide the response to future global pandemics. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the decision as “cause for celebration, and cause for […] Continue reading -> Europe Cannot ‘Treaty’ its Way Out of the Pandemic 30/11/2021 Unni Karunakara A special session of the World Health Assembly is under way this week with just one item under consideration – Pandemic Treaty. Will a pandemic treaty be able to help address deficiencies in global solidarity, and improve access to essential lifesaving medicines, vaccines, and tools? The short answer is no. Not without the political will […] Continue reading -> Milestone Moment for Pandemic Treaty in Geneva – US and Other Treaty Skeptics Swinging Behind Call to Negotiate a New Convention 26/11/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As pandemic treaty negotiations kick off again at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva this week, countries face a stark choice. Will they decide to move ahead on a new system that vests an independent entity with greater powers to monitor their own national alert and responses – in the name of faster pandemic […] Continue reading -> ‘Broad Consensus’ on Binding Pandemic Pact, Says Tedros 24/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is “broad consensus” on the need for a “binding pact” to address the threat of pandemics, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Wednesday – a few days before the World Health Assembly special session devoted exclusively to discussing what many refer to as a pandemic treaty. “The ongoing chaos of this pandemic only […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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 Board Supports Tedros Nomination, as United States Sets Conditions for Increased Financing 25/01/2022 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Despite earlier disruption from Ethiopia, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus received overwhelming support for his nomination for a second term as World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General from the body’s executive board on Tuesday. As the only nominee, Tedros is guaranteed to be re-elected at the next World Health Assembly in May. All WHO regions expressed their […] Continue reading -> People with Disabilities Have Been ‘Silent Sufferers’ During COVID-19 Pandemic 12/01/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar People with disabilities have been some of the biggest silent sufferers in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to speakers at the Pre-Summit of the Global Disability Summit 2022 on Wednesday. “Now, more than ever, if we want to be ready for a new pandemic, we need to ensure that disability inclusion in the health sector becomes […] Continue reading -> Standing Ovation as WHO Member States Commit to Negotiating New Pandemic Accord 01/12/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Assembly Special Session (WHASS) closed on Wednesday with a standing ovation as virtually all 194 Member States committed to negotiating a new global accord to guide the response to future global pandemics. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the decision as “cause for celebration, and cause for […] Continue reading -> Europe Cannot ‘Treaty’ its Way Out of the Pandemic 30/11/2021 Unni Karunakara A special session of the World Health Assembly is under way this week with just one item under consideration – Pandemic Treaty. Will a pandemic treaty be able to help address deficiencies in global solidarity, and improve access to essential lifesaving medicines, vaccines, and tools? The short answer is no. Not without the political will […] Continue reading -> Milestone Moment for Pandemic Treaty in Geneva – US and Other Treaty Skeptics Swinging Behind Call to Negotiate a New Convention 26/11/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As pandemic treaty negotiations kick off again at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva this week, countries face a stark choice. Will they decide to move ahead on a new system that vests an independent entity with greater powers to monitor their own national alert and responses – in the name of faster pandemic […] Continue reading -> ‘Broad Consensus’ on Binding Pandemic Pact, Says Tedros 24/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is “broad consensus” on the need for a “binding pact” to address the threat of pandemics, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Wednesday – a few days before the World Health Assembly special session devoted exclusively to discussing what many refer to as a pandemic treaty. “The ongoing chaos of this pandemic only […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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.
People with Disabilities Have Been ‘Silent Sufferers’ During COVID-19 Pandemic 12/01/2022 Aishwarya Tendolkar People with disabilities have been some of the biggest silent sufferers in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to speakers at the Pre-Summit of the Global Disability Summit 2022 on Wednesday. “Now, more than ever, if we want to be ready for a new pandemic, we need to ensure that disability inclusion in the health sector becomes […] Continue reading -> Standing Ovation as WHO Member States Commit to Negotiating New Pandemic Accord 01/12/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Assembly Special Session (WHASS) closed on Wednesday with a standing ovation as virtually all 194 Member States committed to negotiating a new global accord to guide the response to future global pandemics. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the decision as “cause for celebration, and cause for […] Continue reading -> Europe Cannot ‘Treaty’ its Way Out of the Pandemic 30/11/2021 Unni Karunakara A special session of the World Health Assembly is under way this week with just one item under consideration – Pandemic Treaty. Will a pandemic treaty be able to help address deficiencies in global solidarity, and improve access to essential lifesaving medicines, vaccines, and tools? The short answer is no. Not without the political will […] Continue reading -> Milestone Moment for Pandemic Treaty in Geneva – US and Other Treaty Skeptics Swinging Behind Call to Negotiate a New Convention 26/11/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As pandemic treaty negotiations kick off again at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva this week, countries face a stark choice. Will they decide to move ahead on a new system that vests an independent entity with greater powers to monitor their own national alert and responses – in the name of faster pandemic […] Continue reading -> ‘Broad Consensus’ on Binding Pandemic Pact, Says Tedros 24/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is “broad consensus” on the need for a “binding pact” to address the threat of pandemics, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Wednesday – a few days before the World Health Assembly special session devoted exclusively to discussing what many refer to as a pandemic treaty. “The ongoing chaos of this pandemic only […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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.
Standing Ovation as WHO Member States Commit to Negotiating New Pandemic Accord 01/12/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Assembly Special Session (WHASS) closed on Wednesday with a standing ovation as virtually all 194 Member States committed to negotiating a new global accord to guide the response to future global pandemics. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the decision as “cause for celebration, and cause for […] Continue reading -> Europe Cannot ‘Treaty’ its Way Out of the Pandemic 30/11/2021 Unni Karunakara A special session of the World Health Assembly is under way this week with just one item under consideration – Pandemic Treaty. Will a pandemic treaty be able to help address deficiencies in global solidarity, and improve access to essential lifesaving medicines, vaccines, and tools? The short answer is no. Not without the political will […] Continue reading -> Milestone Moment for Pandemic Treaty in Geneva – US and Other Treaty Skeptics Swinging Behind Call to Negotiate a New Convention 26/11/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As pandemic treaty negotiations kick off again at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva this week, countries face a stark choice. Will they decide to move ahead on a new system that vests an independent entity with greater powers to monitor their own national alert and responses – in the name of faster pandemic […] Continue reading -> ‘Broad Consensus’ on Binding Pandemic Pact, Says Tedros 24/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is “broad consensus” on the need for a “binding pact” to address the threat of pandemics, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Wednesday – a few days before the World Health Assembly special session devoted exclusively to discussing what many refer to as a pandemic treaty. “The ongoing chaos of this pandemic only […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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.
Europe Cannot ‘Treaty’ its Way Out of the Pandemic 30/11/2021 Unni Karunakara A special session of the World Health Assembly is under way this week with just one item under consideration – Pandemic Treaty. Will a pandemic treaty be able to help address deficiencies in global solidarity, and improve access to essential lifesaving medicines, vaccines, and tools? The short answer is no. Not without the political will […] Continue reading -> Milestone Moment for Pandemic Treaty in Geneva – US and Other Treaty Skeptics Swinging Behind Call to Negotiate a New Convention 26/11/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As pandemic treaty negotiations kick off again at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva this week, countries face a stark choice. Will they decide to move ahead on a new system that vests an independent entity with greater powers to monitor their own national alert and responses – in the name of faster pandemic […] Continue reading -> ‘Broad Consensus’ on Binding Pandemic Pact, Says Tedros 24/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is “broad consensus” on the need for a “binding pact” to address the threat of pandemics, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Wednesday – a few days before the World Health Assembly special session devoted exclusively to discussing what many refer to as a pandemic treaty. “The ongoing chaos of this pandemic only […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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.
Milestone Moment for Pandemic Treaty in Geneva – US and Other Treaty Skeptics Swinging Behind Call to Negotiate a New Convention 26/11/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher As pandemic treaty negotiations kick off again at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva this week, countries face a stark choice. Will they decide to move ahead on a new system that vests an independent entity with greater powers to monitor their own national alert and responses – in the name of faster pandemic […] Continue reading -> ‘Broad Consensus’ on Binding Pandemic Pact, Says Tedros 24/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is “broad consensus” on the need for a “binding pact” to address the threat of pandemics, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Wednesday – a few days before the World Health Assembly special session devoted exclusively to discussing what many refer to as a pandemic treaty. “The ongoing chaos of this pandemic only […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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.
‘Broad Consensus’ on Binding Pandemic Pact, Says Tedros 24/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is “broad consensus” on the need for a “binding pact” to address the threat of pandemics, said World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General on Wednesday – a few days before the World Health Assembly special session devoted exclusively to discussing what many refer to as a pandemic treaty. “The ongoing chaos of this pandemic only […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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.
Tobacco Industry ‘Used COVID-19’ to Influence Governments Especially in Switzerland, Index Finds 02/11/2021 Kerry Cullinan The tobacco industry used the COVID-19 pandemic to ingratiate itself with governments around the world and win concessions for their harmful products, according to a review of 80 countries analyzed in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021, which was released on Tuesday. It wasn’t simply economically vulnerable countries that were susceptible to industry influence. […] Continue reading -> Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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.
Tedros is Sole Nominee For Next WHO Director-General 29/10/2021 Aishwarya Tendolkar The incumbent Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is the sole nominee for his position, which will be decided upon at the 75th World Health Assembly in May 2022. With the backing of 28 member states, Tedros is likely to be re-appointed unopposed as the deadline to submit nominations was […] 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