New Partnership To Boost Africa’s Vaccine Research, Development And Manufacturing 15/04/2021 Paul Adepoju A new partnership between Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI), Africa CDC and the African Union Commission to enhance vaccine research, development and manufacturing in Africa has been hailed as “critical” to enable countries to take ownership of their national health security. Following a two day African Vaccine Manufacturing Virtual Conference held earlier this week, the […] Continue reading -> Gates Foundation: Technology Transfer, Not Patents Is Main Roadblock To Expanding Vaccine Production 14/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Patents are not the main roadblock to producing enough coronavirus vaccines for the world – rather the challenge is technology transfer with manufacturers, said a top official at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) on Wednesday. His comments joined those of pharma voices in what seems to be a growing counter-trend to that of […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Expanding Access To Insulin At Launch of Global Diabetes Compact 14/04/2021 Chandre Prince It is “unacceptable” that millions of people diagnosed with diabetes do not have access to insulin because of financial hardship – 100 years after the lifesaving medication was discovered. World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a Global Diabetes Summit that saw the launch of a new Global Diabetes Compact […] Continue reading -> Six Steps To Pivot From Pandemic To Golden Era For Global Health R&D 14/04/2021 Jamie Bay Nishi The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration and its allies in Congress have already posted an impressive track record of early efforts to revive and champion U.S. leadership in global health. The American Rescue Plan, proposed by President Biden in January and passed in March, includes significant emergency funding to support the international COVID-19 response through initiatives […] Continue reading -> WHO and World Trade Organization Host Closed Meetings to Tackle Vaccine Access and Prices 13/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Madeleine Hoecklin The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) both are hosting key global meetings aimed at improving global access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair medicine prices this week behind closed doors. The WHO Fair Pricing Forum started on Tuesday and its stated aim is to activate “additional support for countries to achieve […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Unprecedented Appeal: Suspend Sale & Slaughter Of Live Wild Mammals In Food Markets To Head Off New Virus Risks 13/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In an unusually bold step for the cautious global health agency, the World Health Organization has called upon countries to suspend the sale of captured live wild mammals in food markets as an emergency measure. The appeal follows on the publication of a report by a WHO-convened international team examining the origins of the SARS-CoV2 […] Continue reading -> Italian Authorities Investigating Senior WHO Official Over Suppression Of Report On Italy’s Pandemic Performance; Coverup Extended ‘Higher Up’ Than Imagined 12/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italian prosecutors in the city of Bergamo, the epicentre of the country’s first COVID wave, are reportedly investigating Ranieri Guerra, a senior World Health Organization advisor, for misleading testimony and his role in the suppression of a WHO report into Italy’s coronavirus response “An Unprecedented Challenge“- which contained critical material about the Italian government’s […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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.
Gates Foundation: Technology Transfer, Not Patents Is Main Roadblock To Expanding Vaccine Production 14/04/2021 Svĕt Lustig Vijay & Elaine Ruth Fletcher Patents are not the main roadblock to producing enough coronavirus vaccines for the world – rather the challenge is technology transfer with manufacturers, said a top official at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) on Wednesday. His comments joined those of pharma voices in what seems to be a growing counter-trend to that of […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Expanding Access To Insulin At Launch of Global Diabetes Compact 14/04/2021 Chandre Prince It is “unacceptable” that millions of people diagnosed with diabetes do not have access to insulin because of financial hardship – 100 years after the lifesaving medication was discovered. World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a Global Diabetes Summit that saw the launch of a new Global Diabetes Compact […] Continue reading -> Six Steps To Pivot From Pandemic To Golden Era For Global Health R&D 14/04/2021 Jamie Bay Nishi The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration and its allies in Congress have already posted an impressive track record of early efforts to revive and champion U.S. leadership in global health. The American Rescue Plan, proposed by President Biden in January and passed in March, includes significant emergency funding to support the international COVID-19 response through initiatives […] Continue reading -> WHO and World Trade Organization Host Closed Meetings to Tackle Vaccine Access and Prices 13/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Madeleine Hoecklin The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) both are hosting key global meetings aimed at improving global access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair medicine prices this week behind closed doors. The WHO Fair Pricing Forum started on Tuesday and its stated aim is to activate “additional support for countries to achieve […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Unprecedented Appeal: Suspend Sale & Slaughter Of Live Wild Mammals In Food Markets To Head Off New Virus Risks 13/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In an unusually bold step for the cautious global health agency, the World Health Organization has called upon countries to suspend the sale of captured live wild mammals in food markets as an emergency measure. The appeal follows on the publication of a report by a WHO-convened international team examining the origins of the SARS-CoV2 […] Continue reading -> Italian Authorities Investigating Senior WHO Official Over Suppression Of Report On Italy’s Pandemic Performance; Coverup Extended ‘Higher Up’ Than Imagined 12/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italian prosecutors in the city of Bergamo, the epicentre of the country’s first COVID wave, are reportedly investigating Ranieri Guerra, a senior World Health Organization advisor, for misleading testimony and his role in the suppression of a WHO report into Italy’s coronavirus response “An Unprecedented Challenge“- which contained critical material about the Italian government’s […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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 Calls For Expanding Access To Insulin At Launch of Global Diabetes Compact 14/04/2021 Chandre Prince It is “unacceptable” that millions of people diagnosed with diabetes do not have access to insulin because of financial hardship – 100 years after the lifesaving medication was discovered. World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a Global Diabetes Summit that saw the launch of a new Global Diabetes Compact […] Continue reading -> Six Steps To Pivot From Pandemic To Golden Era For Global Health R&D 14/04/2021 Jamie Bay Nishi The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration and its allies in Congress have already posted an impressive track record of early efforts to revive and champion U.S. leadership in global health. The American Rescue Plan, proposed by President Biden in January and passed in March, includes significant emergency funding to support the international COVID-19 response through initiatives […] Continue reading -> WHO and World Trade Organization Host Closed Meetings to Tackle Vaccine Access and Prices 13/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Madeleine Hoecklin The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) both are hosting key global meetings aimed at improving global access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair medicine prices this week behind closed doors. The WHO Fair Pricing Forum started on Tuesday and its stated aim is to activate “additional support for countries to achieve […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Unprecedented Appeal: Suspend Sale & Slaughter Of Live Wild Mammals In Food Markets To Head Off New Virus Risks 13/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In an unusually bold step for the cautious global health agency, the World Health Organization has called upon countries to suspend the sale of captured live wild mammals in food markets as an emergency measure. The appeal follows on the publication of a report by a WHO-convened international team examining the origins of the SARS-CoV2 […] Continue reading -> Italian Authorities Investigating Senior WHO Official Over Suppression Of Report On Italy’s Pandemic Performance; Coverup Extended ‘Higher Up’ Than Imagined 12/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italian prosecutors in the city of Bergamo, the epicentre of the country’s first COVID wave, are reportedly investigating Ranieri Guerra, a senior World Health Organization advisor, for misleading testimony and his role in the suppression of a WHO report into Italy’s coronavirus response “An Unprecedented Challenge“- which contained critical material about the Italian government’s […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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.
Six Steps To Pivot From Pandemic To Golden Era For Global Health R&D 14/04/2021 Jamie Bay Nishi The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration and its allies in Congress have already posted an impressive track record of early efforts to revive and champion U.S. leadership in global health. The American Rescue Plan, proposed by President Biden in January and passed in March, includes significant emergency funding to support the international COVID-19 response through initiatives […] Continue reading -> WHO and World Trade Organization Host Closed Meetings to Tackle Vaccine Access and Prices 13/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Madeleine Hoecklin The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) both are hosting key global meetings aimed at improving global access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair medicine prices this week behind closed doors. The WHO Fair Pricing Forum started on Tuesday and its stated aim is to activate “additional support for countries to achieve […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Unprecedented Appeal: Suspend Sale & Slaughter Of Live Wild Mammals In Food Markets To Head Off New Virus Risks 13/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In an unusually bold step for the cautious global health agency, the World Health Organization has called upon countries to suspend the sale of captured live wild mammals in food markets as an emergency measure. The appeal follows on the publication of a report by a WHO-convened international team examining the origins of the SARS-CoV2 […] Continue reading -> Italian Authorities Investigating Senior WHO Official Over Suppression Of Report On Italy’s Pandemic Performance; Coverup Extended ‘Higher Up’ Than Imagined 12/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italian prosecutors in the city of Bergamo, the epicentre of the country’s first COVID wave, are reportedly investigating Ranieri Guerra, a senior World Health Organization advisor, for misleading testimony and his role in the suppression of a WHO report into Italy’s coronavirus response “An Unprecedented Challenge“- which contained critical material about the Italian government’s […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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 and World Trade Organization Host Closed Meetings to Tackle Vaccine Access and Prices 13/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Madeleine Hoecklin The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) both are hosting key global meetings aimed at improving global access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair medicine prices this week behind closed doors. The WHO Fair Pricing Forum started on Tuesday and its stated aim is to activate “additional support for countries to achieve […] Continue reading -> WHO’s Unprecedented Appeal: Suspend Sale & Slaughter Of Live Wild Mammals In Food Markets To Head Off New Virus Risks 13/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In an unusually bold step for the cautious global health agency, the World Health Organization has called upon countries to suspend the sale of captured live wild mammals in food markets as an emergency measure. The appeal follows on the publication of a report by a WHO-convened international team examining the origins of the SARS-CoV2 […] Continue reading -> Italian Authorities Investigating Senior WHO Official Over Suppression Of Report On Italy’s Pandemic Performance; Coverup Extended ‘Higher Up’ Than Imagined 12/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italian prosecutors in the city of Bergamo, the epicentre of the country’s first COVID wave, are reportedly investigating Ranieri Guerra, a senior World Health Organization advisor, for misleading testimony and his role in the suppression of a WHO report into Italy’s coronavirus response “An Unprecedented Challenge“- which contained critical material about the Italian government’s […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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 Unprecedented Appeal: Suspend Sale & Slaughter Of Live Wild Mammals In Food Markets To Head Off New Virus Risks 13/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher In an unusually bold step for the cautious global health agency, the World Health Organization has called upon countries to suspend the sale of captured live wild mammals in food markets as an emergency measure. The appeal follows on the publication of a report by a WHO-convened international team examining the origins of the SARS-CoV2 […] Continue reading -> Italian Authorities Investigating Senior WHO Official Over Suppression Of Report On Italy’s Pandemic Performance; Coverup Extended ‘Higher Up’ Than Imagined 12/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italian prosecutors in the city of Bergamo, the epicentre of the country’s first COVID wave, are reportedly investigating Ranieri Guerra, a senior World Health Organization advisor, for misleading testimony and his role in the suppression of a WHO report into Italy’s coronavirus response “An Unprecedented Challenge“- which contained critical material about the Italian government’s […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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.
Italian Authorities Investigating Senior WHO Official Over Suppression Of Report On Italy’s Pandemic Performance; Coverup Extended ‘Higher Up’ Than Imagined 12/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Italian prosecutors in the city of Bergamo, the epicentre of the country’s first COVID wave, are reportedly investigating Ranieri Guerra, a senior World Health Organization advisor, for misleading testimony and his role in the suppression of a WHO report into Italy’s coronavirus response “An Unprecedented Challenge“- which contained critical material about the Italian government’s […] Continue reading -> Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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.
Africa Plots Ambitious Vaccine Targets at Manufacturing Conference 12/04/2021 Paul Adepoju African vaccine producers supply just 1% of the continent’s needs at present – but the plan is to increase this to 60% by 2040, according to John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vision is to ensure Africa has timely access to vaccines to protect public health security, by establishing […] Continue reading -> Tobacco Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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 Taxes Are Most Effective Yet Least Implemented Tactics, Says WHO 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan Although taxing tobacco products is one of the most effective ways to discourage smokers – and it provides governments with revenue – it is “the least implemented” tobacco control policy globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “It takes vision and courage for political leaders to stand up against the powerful vested interests that […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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 Calls For Global ‘Reality Check’ As Cases Surge And Countries Abandon Basics 12/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a global “reality check” as COVID-19 infections increased by 4.4 million in the past week, with countries and individuals abandoning proven methods to protect themselves. “This is not the situation we want to be in 16 months into a pandemic, where we have proven control measures. It […] 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