Heart Disease Deaths From Tobacco Use Are On The Rise 22/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay Over the past two decades, the number of coronary heart disease deaths resulting from tobacco consumption has risen by 10,000 new deaths every year, warned WHO spokesperson Jaimie Guerra, in an interview with Health Policy Watch. Tobacco consumption in all its forms increases the risks of developing coronary heart disease, warns a new brief published […] Continue reading -> US Health Secretary Will Now Sign Off On New Rules Passed By The US Food & Drug Administration 22/09/2020 Grace Ren The United States Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule regarding regulation of medical products that would be the first in the agency’s history to also require the signature of United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, before it can be formally adopted. As such it will likely be a test […] Continue reading -> Food Product Warning Labels Are A Cost-Effective Obesity Prevention Strategy, Says New Vital Strategies Report 21/09/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Most shoppers spend less than 10 seconds debating a food choice in the grocery store aisle – and yet choosing processed and low nutrient foods with high levels of sugar, sodium, and fats can lead to chronic diseases, which are expensive to control and often impossible to cure. Now, national regulatory authorities and food companies […] Continue reading -> Global Health Leaders Plead For ‘Billions’ In Immediate Funding To Fight The Pandemic As G-20 Health & Finance Ministers Meet 17/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Against the backdrop of Thursday’s G-20 Health and Finance Ministers meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic, UN and Global health leaders were escalating their pleas to the world’s industrialized countries and global financial institutions for billions of dollars in immediate funding to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The calls echoed statements issued earlier this week by the […] Continue reading -> Moderna Opens Company’s First Overseas Beachhead In Switzerland 16/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Geneva, Switzerland – Moderna, Inc., one of the leaders in the race to develop a new COVID-19 vaccine, has come home — again. The biotech startup, which raised a significant chunk of its initial US$ 100 million amongst a group of far-sighted Swiss investors and private bankers a decade ago, announced Wednesday that it would be establishing […] Continue reading -> Countries Can More Safely Reopen Schools If Adults Limit Their Social Activities, Says WHO 15/09/2020 Grace Ren Countries may be able to reopen schools safely if adults strictly observe masking and social distancing measures, and show restraint in leisure activities, said World Health Organization Health Emergencies Executive Director Mike Ryan. “We have to reduce transmission at community level in order to lower the risk to those older and vulnerable people, and to […] Continue reading -> Non-Communicable Diseases & Injuries Are The Biggest Killers Of People In The Poorest Billion 15/09/2020 Grace Ren A new Lancet Commission reports shows for the first time that the main killers of the poorest billion people in the world aren’t traditional “diseases of poverty” such as tuberculosis or neglected tropical diseases, but are non-communicable disease such as heart diseases and stroke, and injuries. The Lancet NCDs and Injuries (NCDI) Poverty Commission found that these […] Continue reading -> Clean Air For All: Towards A Global Community Of Action 08/09/2020 Bruno Jochum/Geneva Solutions September 7 is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies launched by the United Nations’ General Assembly. It aims to build a global community of action that calls on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for all. As the COVID-19 lockdowns reminded us of from Wuhan […] Continue reading -> Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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.
US Health Secretary Will Now Sign Off On New Rules Passed By The US Food & Drug Administration 22/09/2020 Grace Ren The United States Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule regarding regulation of medical products that would be the first in the agency’s history to also require the signature of United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, before it can be formally adopted. As such it will likely be a test […] Continue reading -> Food Product Warning Labels Are A Cost-Effective Obesity Prevention Strategy, Says New Vital Strategies Report 21/09/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Most shoppers spend less than 10 seconds debating a food choice in the grocery store aisle – and yet choosing processed and low nutrient foods with high levels of sugar, sodium, and fats can lead to chronic diseases, which are expensive to control and often impossible to cure. Now, national regulatory authorities and food companies […] Continue reading -> Global Health Leaders Plead For ‘Billions’ In Immediate Funding To Fight The Pandemic As G-20 Health & Finance Ministers Meet 17/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Against the backdrop of Thursday’s G-20 Health and Finance Ministers meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic, UN and Global health leaders were escalating their pleas to the world’s industrialized countries and global financial institutions for billions of dollars in immediate funding to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The calls echoed statements issued earlier this week by the […] Continue reading -> Moderna Opens Company’s First Overseas Beachhead In Switzerland 16/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Geneva, Switzerland – Moderna, Inc., one of the leaders in the race to develop a new COVID-19 vaccine, has come home — again. The biotech startup, which raised a significant chunk of its initial US$ 100 million amongst a group of far-sighted Swiss investors and private bankers a decade ago, announced Wednesday that it would be establishing […] Continue reading -> Countries Can More Safely Reopen Schools If Adults Limit Their Social Activities, Says WHO 15/09/2020 Grace Ren Countries may be able to reopen schools safely if adults strictly observe masking and social distancing measures, and show restraint in leisure activities, said World Health Organization Health Emergencies Executive Director Mike Ryan. “We have to reduce transmission at community level in order to lower the risk to those older and vulnerable people, and to […] Continue reading -> Non-Communicable Diseases & Injuries Are The Biggest Killers Of People In The Poorest Billion 15/09/2020 Grace Ren A new Lancet Commission reports shows for the first time that the main killers of the poorest billion people in the world aren’t traditional “diseases of poverty” such as tuberculosis or neglected tropical diseases, but are non-communicable disease such as heart diseases and stroke, and injuries. The Lancet NCDs and Injuries (NCDI) Poverty Commission found that these […] Continue reading -> Clean Air For All: Towards A Global Community Of Action 08/09/2020 Bruno Jochum/Geneva Solutions September 7 is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies launched by the United Nations’ General Assembly. It aims to build a global community of action that calls on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for all. As the COVID-19 lockdowns reminded us of from Wuhan […] Continue reading -> Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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.
Food Product Warning Labels Are A Cost-Effective Obesity Prevention Strategy, Says New Vital Strategies Report 21/09/2020 Madeleine Hoecklin Most shoppers spend less than 10 seconds debating a food choice in the grocery store aisle – and yet choosing processed and low nutrient foods with high levels of sugar, sodium, and fats can lead to chronic diseases, which are expensive to control and often impossible to cure. Now, national regulatory authorities and food companies […] Continue reading -> Global Health Leaders Plead For ‘Billions’ In Immediate Funding To Fight The Pandemic As G-20 Health & Finance Ministers Meet 17/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Against the backdrop of Thursday’s G-20 Health and Finance Ministers meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic, UN and Global health leaders were escalating their pleas to the world’s industrialized countries and global financial institutions for billions of dollars in immediate funding to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The calls echoed statements issued earlier this week by the […] Continue reading -> Moderna Opens Company’s First Overseas Beachhead In Switzerland 16/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Geneva, Switzerland – Moderna, Inc., one of the leaders in the race to develop a new COVID-19 vaccine, has come home — again. The biotech startup, which raised a significant chunk of its initial US$ 100 million amongst a group of far-sighted Swiss investors and private bankers a decade ago, announced Wednesday that it would be establishing […] Continue reading -> Countries Can More Safely Reopen Schools If Adults Limit Their Social Activities, Says WHO 15/09/2020 Grace Ren Countries may be able to reopen schools safely if adults strictly observe masking and social distancing measures, and show restraint in leisure activities, said World Health Organization Health Emergencies Executive Director Mike Ryan. “We have to reduce transmission at community level in order to lower the risk to those older and vulnerable people, and to […] Continue reading -> Non-Communicable Diseases & Injuries Are The Biggest Killers Of People In The Poorest Billion 15/09/2020 Grace Ren A new Lancet Commission reports shows for the first time that the main killers of the poorest billion people in the world aren’t traditional “diseases of poverty” such as tuberculosis or neglected tropical diseases, but are non-communicable disease such as heart diseases and stroke, and injuries. The Lancet NCDs and Injuries (NCDI) Poverty Commission found that these […] Continue reading -> Clean Air For All: Towards A Global Community Of Action 08/09/2020 Bruno Jochum/Geneva Solutions September 7 is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies launched by the United Nations’ General Assembly. It aims to build a global community of action that calls on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for all. As the COVID-19 lockdowns reminded us of from Wuhan […] Continue reading -> Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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 Health Leaders Plead For ‘Billions’ In Immediate Funding To Fight The Pandemic As G-20 Health & Finance Ministers Meet 17/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Against the backdrop of Thursday’s G-20 Health and Finance Ministers meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic, UN and Global health leaders were escalating their pleas to the world’s industrialized countries and global financial institutions for billions of dollars in immediate funding to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The calls echoed statements issued earlier this week by the […] Continue reading -> Moderna Opens Company’s First Overseas Beachhead In Switzerland 16/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Geneva, Switzerland – Moderna, Inc., one of the leaders in the race to develop a new COVID-19 vaccine, has come home — again. The biotech startup, which raised a significant chunk of its initial US$ 100 million amongst a group of far-sighted Swiss investors and private bankers a decade ago, announced Wednesday that it would be establishing […] Continue reading -> Countries Can More Safely Reopen Schools If Adults Limit Their Social Activities, Says WHO 15/09/2020 Grace Ren Countries may be able to reopen schools safely if adults strictly observe masking and social distancing measures, and show restraint in leisure activities, said World Health Organization Health Emergencies Executive Director Mike Ryan. “We have to reduce transmission at community level in order to lower the risk to those older and vulnerable people, and to […] Continue reading -> Non-Communicable Diseases & Injuries Are The Biggest Killers Of People In The Poorest Billion 15/09/2020 Grace Ren A new Lancet Commission reports shows for the first time that the main killers of the poorest billion people in the world aren’t traditional “diseases of poverty” such as tuberculosis or neglected tropical diseases, but are non-communicable disease such as heart diseases and stroke, and injuries. The Lancet NCDs and Injuries (NCDI) Poverty Commission found that these […] Continue reading -> Clean Air For All: Towards A Global Community Of Action 08/09/2020 Bruno Jochum/Geneva Solutions September 7 is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies launched by the United Nations’ General Assembly. It aims to build a global community of action that calls on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for all. As the COVID-19 lockdowns reminded us of from Wuhan […] Continue reading -> Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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.
Moderna Opens Company’s First Overseas Beachhead In Switzerland 16/09/2020 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Geneva, Switzerland – Moderna, Inc., one of the leaders in the race to develop a new COVID-19 vaccine, has come home — again. The biotech startup, which raised a significant chunk of its initial US$ 100 million amongst a group of far-sighted Swiss investors and private bankers a decade ago, announced Wednesday that it would be establishing […] Continue reading -> Countries Can More Safely Reopen Schools If Adults Limit Their Social Activities, Says WHO 15/09/2020 Grace Ren Countries may be able to reopen schools safely if adults strictly observe masking and social distancing measures, and show restraint in leisure activities, said World Health Organization Health Emergencies Executive Director Mike Ryan. “We have to reduce transmission at community level in order to lower the risk to those older and vulnerable people, and to […] Continue reading -> Non-Communicable Diseases & Injuries Are The Biggest Killers Of People In The Poorest Billion 15/09/2020 Grace Ren A new Lancet Commission reports shows for the first time that the main killers of the poorest billion people in the world aren’t traditional “diseases of poverty” such as tuberculosis or neglected tropical diseases, but are non-communicable disease such as heart diseases and stroke, and injuries. The Lancet NCDs and Injuries (NCDI) Poverty Commission found that these […] Continue reading -> Clean Air For All: Towards A Global Community Of Action 08/09/2020 Bruno Jochum/Geneva Solutions September 7 is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies launched by the United Nations’ General Assembly. It aims to build a global community of action that calls on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for all. As the COVID-19 lockdowns reminded us of from Wuhan […] Continue reading -> Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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.
Countries Can More Safely Reopen Schools If Adults Limit Their Social Activities, Says WHO 15/09/2020 Grace Ren Countries may be able to reopen schools safely if adults strictly observe masking and social distancing measures, and show restraint in leisure activities, said World Health Organization Health Emergencies Executive Director Mike Ryan. “We have to reduce transmission at community level in order to lower the risk to those older and vulnerable people, and to […] Continue reading -> Non-Communicable Diseases & Injuries Are The Biggest Killers Of People In The Poorest Billion 15/09/2020 Grace Ren A new Lancet Commission reports shows for the first time that the main killers of the poorest billion people in the world aren’t traditional “diseases of poverty” such as tuberculosis or neglected tropical diseases, but are non-communicable disease such as heart diseases and stroke, and injuries. The Lancet NCDs and Injuries (NCDI) Poverty Commission found that these […] Continue reading -> Clean Air For All: Towards A Global Community Of Action 08/09/2020 Bruno Jochum/Geneva Solutions September 7 is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies launched by the United Nations’ General Assembly. It aims to build a global community of action that calls on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for all. As the COVID-19 lockdowns reminded us of from Wuhan […] Continue reading -> Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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.
Non-Communicable Diseases & Injuries Are The Biggest Killers Of People In The Poorest Billion 15/09/2020 Grace Ren A new Lancet Commission reports shows for the first time that the main killers of the poorest billion people in the world aren’t traditional “diseases of poverty” such as tuberculosis or neglected tropical diseases, but are non-communicable disease such as heart diseases and stroke, and injuries. The Lancet NCDs and Injuries (NCDI) Poverty Commission found that these […] Continue reading -> Clean Air For All: Towards A Global Community Of Action 08/09/2020 Bruno Jochum/Geneva Solutions September 7 is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies launched by the United Nations’ General Assembly. It aims to build a global community of action that calls on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for all. As the COVID-19 lockdowns reminded us of from Wuhan […] Continue reading -> Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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.
Clean Air For All: Towards A Global Community Of Action 08/09/2020 Bruno Jochum/Geneva Solutions September 7 is the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies launched by the United Nations’ General Assembly. It aims to build a global community of action that calls on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for all. As the COVID-19 lockdowns reminded us of from Wuhan […] Continue reading -> Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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.
Countries Are Falling Behind In Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, But 2030 Targets Are Still Within Reach 04/09/2020 Grace Ren Most countries in the world are not on track to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by a third by 2030, according to a new NCD 2030 Countdown report published by The Lancet. “An estimated 150 million people will lose their lives too early from a noncommunicable disease over the next decade and right […] Continue reading -> Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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.
Gilead Says Remdesivir Shortages Due To Supply Chain Issues, Civil Society Argues For Wider Licensing 03/09/2020 Svĕt Lustig Vijay As global stocks of remdesivir, one of the few promising therapeutics for COVID-19, run low, the drug’s maker Gilead Sciences says that voluntary licensing to enable more manufacturers to produce the drug will not help expand access, countering advocates’ calls. Rather, the lack of a “coordinated global supply chain” is to blame for worldwide shortages […] 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