Monkeypox Case in US as Reported Infections Outside Africa Increase Seven-Fold Within Days 19/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Raisa Santos Within a matter of days, over 50 cases of suspected and confirmed infection with the monkeypox virus have now been reported across Europe and North America, including the first reported case in the United States yesterday, said Massachusetts state officials; the case involved a man who had recently traveled to Quebec, Canada. That adds the […] Continue reading -> Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> Global Fund Strategy to Reduce Deaths from AIDS, TB, and Malaria Still Leaves TB Behind 13/05/2022 Raisa Santos With a target to raise at least $18 billion to save 20 million lives, and reduce mortality from HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria by 64%, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria is gearing up to implement its ambitious new strategy to defeat these longstanding pandemics by 2030. However, even though TB kills more […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Offers Opportunity to Integrate NCDs into Pandemic Responses 12/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) has the biggest focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in a decade – and offers an opportunity to ensure that NCDs are integrated into future responses to pandemics and other health emergencies. This is according to Katie Dain, CEO of the NCD Alliance, who urged attendees at a high-level NCD […] Continue reading -> International Nurses Day: ICN Toolkit Highlights Role Nurses Play in Addressing Global Health Challenges 12/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman The International Council of Nurses (ICN) published a toolkit on Thursday in honour of International Nurses Day (IND) to help countries turn global goals and strategies established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) into action on the countr. Each year, International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. “We have the WHO […] Continue reading -> WHO European Member States Denounce Russia Over Ukraine Invasion, Impact on Health Services 10/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher By an overwhelming vote of 43 to three with just two abstentions, WHO’s European member states approved a resolution condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution, approved Tuesday in a special session of the WHO Regional Committee of member states, is a prelude to the tough global debate that can be expected at […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Nkengasong Exits Africa CDC with Mixed Feelings as Omicron Cases Rise in Southern Africa 16/05/2022 Paul Adepoju Within the last five years, Africa CDC has grown into a “formidable” public health agency. But equally formidable challenges remain for the agency, which must provide advice and guidance on Ebola, cholera, measles – as well facing yet another surge in COVID cases in South Africa – the country hardest hit by SARS-CoV2, says outgoing […] Continue reading -> Global Fund Strategy to Reduce Deaths from AIDS, TB, and Malaria Still Leaves TB Behind 13/05/2022 Raisa Santos With a target to raise at least $18 billion to save 20 million lives, and reduce mortality from HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria by 64%, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria is gearing up to implement its ambitious new strategy to defeat these longstanding pandemics by 2030. However, even though TB kills more […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Offers Opportunity to Integrate NCDs into Pandemic Responses 12/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) has the biggest focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in a decade – and offers an opportunity to ensure that NCDs are integrated into future responses to pandemics and other health emergencies. This is according to Katie Dain, CEO of the NCD Alliance, who urged attendees at a high-level NCD […] Continue reading -> International Nurses Day: ICN Toolkit Highlights Role Nurses Play in Addressing Global Health Challenges 12/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman The International Council of Nurses (ICN) published a toolkit on Thursday in honour of International Nurses Day (IND) to help countries turn global goals and strategies established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) into action on the countr. Each year, International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. “We have the WHO […] Continue reading -> WHO European Member States Denounce Russia Over Ukraine Invasion, Impact on Health Services 10/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher By an overwhelming vote of 43 to three with just two abstentions, WHO’s European member states approved a resolution condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution, approved Tuesday in a special session of the WHO Regional Committee of member states, is a prelude to the tough global debate that can be expected at […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Global Fund Strategy to Reduce Deaths from AIDS, TB, and Malaria Still Leaves TB Behind 13/05/2022 Raisa Santos With a target to raise at least $18 billion to save 20 million lives, and reduce mortality from HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria by 64%, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria is gearing up to implement its ambitious new strategy to defeat these longstanding pandemics by 2030. However, even though TB kills more […] Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Offers Opportunity to Integrate NCDs into Pandemic Responses 12/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) has the biggest focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in a decade – and offers an opportunity to ensure that NCDs are integrated into future responses to pandemics and other health emergencies. This is according to Katie Dain, CEO of the NCD Alliance, who urged attendees at a high-level NCD […] Continue reading -> International Nurses Day: ICN Toolkit Highlights Role Nurses Play in Addressing Global Health Challenges 12/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman The International Council of Nurses (ICN) published a toolkit on Thursday in honour of International Nurses Day (IND) to help countries turn global goals and strategies established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) into action on the countr. Each year, International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. “We have the WHO […] Continue reading -> WHO European Member States Denounce Russia Over Ukraine Invasion, Impact on Health Services 10/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher By an overwhelming vote of 43 to three with just two abstentions, WHO’s European member states approved a resolution condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution, approved Tuesday in a special session of the WHO Regional Committee of member states, is a prelude to the tough global debate that can be expected at […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
World Health Assembly Offers Opportunity to Integrate NCDs into Pandemic Responses 12/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan The upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) has the biggest focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in a decade – and offers an opportunity to ensure that NCDs are integrated into future responses to pandemics and other health emergencies. This is according to Katie Dain, CEO of the NCD Alliance, who urged attendees at a high-level NCD […] Continue reading -> International Nurses Day: ICN Toolkit Highlights Role Nurses Play in Addressing Global Health Challenges 12/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman The International Council of Nurses (ICN) published a toolkit on Thursday in honour of International Nurses Day (IND) to help countries turn global goals and strategies established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) into action on the countr. Each year, International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. “We have the WHO […] Continue reading -> WHO European Member States Denounce Russia Over Ukraine Invasion, Impact on Health Services 10/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher By an overwhelming vote of 43 to three with just two abstentions, WHO’s European member states approved a resolution condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution, approved Tuesday in a special session of the WHO Regional Committee of member states, is a prelude to the tough global debate that can be expected at […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
International Nurses Day: ICN Toolkit Highlights Role Nurses Play in Addressing Global Health Challenges 12/05/2022 Maayan Hoffman The International Council of Nurses (ICN) published a toolkit on Thursday in honour of International Nurses Day (IND) to help countries turn global goals and strategies established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) into action on the countr. Each year, International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. “We have the WHO […] Continue reading -> WHO European Member States Denounce Russia Over Ukraine Invasion, Impact on Health Services 10/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher By an overwhelming vote of 43 to three with just two abstentions, WHO’s European member states approved a resolution condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution, approved Tuesday in a special session of the WHO Regional Committee of member states, is a prelude to the tough global debate that can be expected at […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO European Member States Denounce Russia Over Ukraine Invasion, Impact on Health Services 10/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher By an overwhelming vote of 43 to three with just two abstentions, WHO’s European member states approved a resolution condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution, approved Tuesday in a special session of the WHO Regional Committee of member states, is a prelude to the tough global debate that can be expected at […] Continue reading -> ‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
‘Our Loss is World’s Gain’; African Leaders on Nkengasong’s Confirmation to Head PEPFAR 09/05/2022 Paul Adepoju African leaders have applauded the US move to appoint John Nkengasong as head of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Reliefs (PEPFAR) – saying he’ll reinvigorate the programme that has been a flagship for the global battle against the AIDS pandemic for nearly decades. But they also said the loss of Nkgengasong as head […] Continue reading -> European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
European Health Leaders to Likely to Sanction Russia for Attacks on Healthcare in Ukraine 09/05/2022 Kerry Cullinan Russia’s war on Ukraine and its impact on healthcare in the region is the focus of a special session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe on Tuesday, as the latest figures show over 200 verified attacks on health facilities. Ukraine, backed by 38 other member countries including Germany and the UK, requested the session […] Continue reading -> WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO and Member States Outline Positions on Health Emergencies Reform – Real Direction Remains Wide Open 06/05/2022 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A new WHO White Paper on strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness and Response supports the creation of a “Global Health Emergency Council” under WHO auspices and some “targeted amendments” to existing International Health Regulations governing emergencies. However, the new White Paper, issued under the name of WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also avoids taking […] Continue reading -> Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Reusing and Repurposing Data for Future Pandemics 06/05/2022 Raisa Santos Preparing for future pandemics requires us to reuse and share data quickly in order to repurpose that information for improved diagnostics and treatments, proposed data experts and scientists at a high-level discussion at the Geneva Health Forum Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the value of what’s in data that can be reused, repurposed, to create new knowledge […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts