Vaccine Equity, Boosters Dominate Lead to Biden COVID-19 Summit, as UN Head Warns Against US-China Rivalry 20/09/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher & Kerry Cullinan Vaccine equity and booster debates are shadowing the lead-up to US President Joe Biden’s planned COVID-19 Summit on Wednesday, with the US reportedly poised to donate another half a billion Pfizer vaccines to the world. Israeli scientists reported that people over age 60 who received a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine were five times […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Hit HIV, TB and Malaria Programs Hard, But We’re Fighting Back 17/09/2021 Peter Sands The Results Report published by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria last week illustrates how COVID-19 has pushed us off track in significant ways – particularly with respect to access to tuberculosis (TB) and HIV diagnoses and treatment. But at the same time, there is better news with respect to the battle […] Continue reading -> Wealthy Countries Urged to Share 2 Billion Excess COVID-19 Doses, as South Africa’s mRNA Hub Prepares to Make ‘Moderna-like’ Vaccine 16/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Countries with high COVID-19 vaccination rates have pre-purchased over two billion excess vaccine doses, limiting the supplies available for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This emerged from a meeting on Thursday between the heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization – the multilateral Task Force – […] Continue reading -> Pressure Builds on Biden to End TRIPS Waiver Impasse, Enable Equitable Access to COVID Vaccines 15/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Pressure is mounting on US President Joe Biden to provide global leadership to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in the face of the European Commission’s refusal to support a waiver on intellectual property rights. Biden is expected to host a global leaders’ summit on COVID-19 alongside the United Nations General Assembly next week, and […] Continue reading -> WHO & African Leaders Pin Hopes on Biden’s ‘Global COVID-19 Summit’ for ‘New Deal’ on Pandemic Response 14/09/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After months of frustrated efforts to unlock global vaccine supplies for the African continent, WHO and African Union leaders are now pinning their hopes on US President Joe Biden’s reported plan to call heads of state to a “Global Pandemic Summit” on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which opened today, as a […] Continue reading -> From COVID-19 to Climate Change, UN General Assembly Considers Multiple Global Health Catastrophes 14/09/2021 Jose Luis Castro The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opens today (Tuesday 14 September). The UN’s roots lie in determination that the horrors of World War II – millions of lives lost, economic devastation and genocide – should never happen again. This year’s General Assembly session is considering multiple global catastrophes, from climate change […] Continue reading -> Africa Expects Fewer COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX & Battles Hesitancy in Absence of Vaccinated Role Models 09/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan As Africa prepares to get even fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected in the coming months thanks to the supply shortage at COVAX, the continent is also battling with vaccine hesitancy – exacerbated by the lack of vaccinated role models. Africa could receive 155 million fewer vaccines than expected this year from the global vaccine platform, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Postpone COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Until 2022; Tedros Lashes out at Pharma Association 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for its global moratorium on COVID-19 boosters to be extended until the end of the year to enable vaccines to be directed to countries that have not yet been able to reach their vulnerable citizens. “A month ago, I called for a global moratorium on booster doses at […] Continue reading -> Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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. 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COVID-19 Hit HIV, TB and Malaria Programs Hard, But We’re Fighting Back 17/09/2021 Peter Sands The Results Report published by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria last week illustrates how COVID-19 has pushed us off track in significant ways – particularly with respect to access to tuberculosis (TB) and HIV diagnoses and treatment. But at the same time, there is better news with respect to the battle […] Continue reading -> Wealthy Countries Urged to Share 2 Billion Excess COVID-19 Doses, as South Africa’s mRNA Hub Prepares to Make ‘Moderna-like’ Vaccine 16/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Countries with high COVID-19 vaccination rates have pre-purchased over two billion excess vaccine doses, limiting the supplies available for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This emerged from a meeting on Thursday between the heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization – the multilateral Task Force – […] Continue reading -> Pressure Builds on Biden to End TRIPS Waiver Impasse, Enable Equitable Access to COVID Vaccines 15/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Pressure is mounting on US President Joe Biden to provide global leadership to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in the face of the European Commission’s refusal to support a waiver on intellectual property rights. Biden is expected to host a global leaders’ summit on COVID-19 alongside the United Nations General Assembly next week, and […] Continue reading -> WHO & African Leaders Pin Hopes on Biden’s ‘Global COVID-19 Summit’ for ‘New Deal’ on Pandemic Response 14/09/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After months of frustrated efforts to unlock global vaccine supplies for the African continent, WHO and African Union leaders are now pinning their hopes on US President Joe Biden’s reported plan to call heads of state to a “Global Pandemic Summit” on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which opened today, as a […] Continue reading -> From COVID-19 to Climate Change, UN General Assembly Considers Multiple Global Health Catastrophes 14/09/2021 Jose Luis Castro The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opens today (Tuesday 14 September). The UN’s roots lie in determination that the horrors of World War II – millions of lives lost, economic devastation and genocide – should never happen again. This year’s General Assembly session is considering multiple global catastrophes, from climate change […] Continue reading -> Africa Expects Fewer COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX & Battles Hesitancy in Absence of Vaccinated Role Models 09/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan As Africa prepares to get even fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected in the coming months thanks to the supply shortage at COVAX, the continent is also battling with vaccine hesitancy – exacerbated by the lack of vaccinated role models. Africa could receive 155 million fewer vaccines than expected this year from the global vaccine platform, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Postpone COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Until 2022; Tedros Lashes out at Pharma Association 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for its global moratorium on COVID-19 boosters to be extended until the end of the year to enable vaccines to be directed to countries that have not yet been able to reach their vulnerable citizens. “A month ago, I called for a global moratorium on booster doses at […] Continue reading -> Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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.
Wealthy Countries Urged to Share 2 Billion Excess COVID-19 Doses, as South Africa’s mRNA Hub Prepares to Make ‘Moderna-like’ Vaccine 16/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Countries with high COVID-19 vaccination rates have pre-purchased over two billion excess vaccine doses, limiting the supplies available for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This emerged from a meeting on Thursday between the heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization – the multilateral Task Force – […] Continue reading -> Pressure Builds on Biden to End TRIPS Waiver Impasse, Enable Equitable Access to COVID Vaccines 15/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Pressure is mounting on US President Joe Biden to provide global leadership to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in the face of the European Commission’s refusal to support a waiver on intellectual property rights. Biden is expected to host a global leaders’ summit on COVID-19 alongside the United Nations General Assembly next week, and […] Continue reading -> WHO & African Leaders Pin Hopes on Biden’s ‘Global COVID-19 Summit’ for ‘New Deal’ on Pandemic Response 14/09/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After months of frustrated efforts to unlock global vaccine supplies for the African continent, WHO and African Union leaders are now pinning their hopes on US President Joe Biden’s reported plan to call heads of state to a “Global Pandemic Summit” on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which opened today, as a […] Continue reading -> From COVID-19 to Climate Change, UN General Assembly Considers Multiple Global Health Catastrophes 14/09/2021 Jose Luis Castro The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opens today (Tuesday 14 September). The UN’s roots lie in determination that the horrors of World War II – millions of lives lost, economic devastation and genocide – should never happen again. This year’s General Assembly session is considering multiple global catastrophes, from climate change […] Continue reading -> Africa Expects Fewer COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX & Battles Hesitancy in Absence of Vaccinated Role Models 09/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan As Africa prepares to get even fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected in the coming months thanks to the supply shortage at COVAX, the continent is also battling with vaccine hesitancy – exacerbated by the lack of vaccinated role models. Africa could receive 155 million fewer vaccines than expected this year from the global vaccine platform, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Postpone COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Until 2022; Tedros Lashes out at Pharma Association 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for its global moratorium on COVID-19 boosters to be extended until the end of the year to enable vaccines to be directed to countries that have not yet been able to reach their vulnerable citizens. “A month ago, I called for a global moratorium on booster doses at […] Continue reading -> Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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.
Pressure Builds on Biden to End TRIPS Waiver Impasse, Enable Equitable Access to COVID Vaccines 15/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Pressure is mounting on US President Joe Biden to provide global leadership to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in the face of the European Commission’s refusal to support a waiver on intellectual property rights. Biden is expected to host a global leaders’ summit on COVID-19 alongside the United Nations General Assembly next week, and […] Continue reading -> WHO & African Leaders Pin Hopes on Biden’s ‘Global COVID-19 Summit’ for ‘New Deal’ on Pandemic Response 14/09/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After months of frustrated efforts to unlock global vaccine supplies for the African continent, WHO and African Union leaders are now pinning their hopes on US President Joe Biden’s reported plan to call heads of state to a “Global Pandemic Summit” on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which opened today, as a […] Continue reading -> From COVID-19 to Climate Change, UN General Assembly Considers Multiple Global Health Catastrophes 14/09/2021 Jose Luis Castro The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opens today (Tuesday 14 September). The UN’s roots lie in determination that the horrors of World War II – millions of lives lost, economic devastation and genocide – should never happen again. This year’s General Assembly session is considering multiple global catastrophes, from climate change […] Continue reading -> Africa Expects Fewer COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX & Battles Hesitancy in Absence of Vaccinated Role Models 09/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan As Africa prepares to get even fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected in the coming months thanks to the supply shortage at COVAX, the continent is also battling with vaccine hesitancy – exacerbated by the lack of vaccinated role models. Africa could receive 155 million fewer vaccines than expected this year from the global vaccine platform, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Postpone COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Until 2022; Tedros Lashes out at Pharma Association 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for its global moratorium on COVID-19 boosters to be extended until the end of the year to enable vaccines to be directed to countries that have not yet been able to reach their vulnerable citizens. “A month ago, I called for a global moratorium on booster doses at […] Continue reading -> Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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 & African Leaders Pin Hopes on Biden’s ‘Global COVID-19 Summit’ for ‘New Deal’ on Pandemic Response 14/09/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher After months of frustrated efforts to unlock global vaccine supplies for the African continent, WHO and African Union leaders are now pinning their hopes on US President Joe Biden’s reported plan to call heads of state to a “Global Pandemic Summit” on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, which opened today, as a […] Continue reading -> From COVID-19 to Climate Change, UN General Assembly Considers Multiple Global Health Catastrophes 14/09/2021 Jose Luis Castro The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opens today (Tuesday 14 September). The UN’s roots lie in determination that the horrors of World War II – millions of lives lost, economic devastation and genocide – should never happen again. This year’s General Assembly session is considering multiple global catastrophes, from climate change […] Continue reading -> Africa Expects Fewer COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX & Battles Hesitancy in Absence of Vaccinated Role Models 09/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan As Africa prepares to get even fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected in the coming months thanks to the supply shortage at COVAX, the continent is also battling with vaccine hesitancy – exacerbated by the lack of vaccinated role models. Africa could receive 155 million fewer vaccines than expected this year from the global vaccine platform, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Postpone COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Until 2022; Tedros Lashes out at Pharma Association 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for its global moratorium on COVID-19 boosters to be extended until the end of the year to enable vaccines to be directed to countries that have not yet been able to reach their vulnerable citizens. “A month ago, I called for a global moratorium on booster doses at […] Continue reading -> Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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.
From COVID-19 to Climate Change, UN General Assembly Considers Multiple Global Health Catastrophes 14/09/2021 Jose Luis Castro The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opens today (Tuesday 14 September). The UN’s roots lie in determination that the horrors of World War II – millions of lives lost, economic devastation and genocide – should never happen again. This year’s General Assembly session is considering multiple global catastrophes, from climate change […] Continue reading -> Africa Expects Fewer COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX & Battles Hesitancy in Absence of Vaccinated Role Models 09/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan As Africa prepares to get even fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected in the coming months thanks to the supply shortage at COVAX, the continent is also battling with vaccine hesitancy – exacerbated by the lack of vaccinated role models. Africa could receive 155 million fewer vaccines than expected this year from the global vaccine platform, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Postpone COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Until 2022; Tedros Lashes out at Pharma Association 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for its global moratorium on COVID-19 boosters to be extended until the end of the year to enable vaccines to be directed to countries that have not yet been able to reach their vulnerable citizens. “A month ago, I called for a global moratorium on booster doses at […] Continue reading -> Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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 Expects Fewer COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX & Battles Hesitancy in Absence of Vaccinated Role Models 09/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan As Africa prepares to get even fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected in the coming months thanks to the supply shortage at COVAX, the continent is also battling with vaccine hesitancy – exacerbated by the lack of vaccinated role models. Africa could receive 155 million fewer vaccines than expected this year from the global vaccine platform, […] Continue reading -> WHO Appeals to Postpone COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Until 2022; Tedros Lashes out at Pharma Association 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for its global moratorium on COVID-19 boosters to be extended until the end of the year to enable vaccines to be directed to countries that have not yet been able to reach their vulnerable citizens. “A month ago, I called for a global moratorium on booster doses at […] Continue reading -> Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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 Appeals to Postpone COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Until 2022; Tedros Lashes out at Pharma Association 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for its global moratorium on COVID-19 boosters to be extended until the end of the year to enable vaccines to be directed to countries that have not yet been able to reach their vulnerable citizens. “A month ago, I called for a global moratorium on booster doses at […] Continue reading -> Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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.
Massive Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Production May Mean Dose Surplus by Mid-2022, says IFPMA 08/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are expected to produce 12 billion doses by the end of the year – almost half made by China – and there could be a vaccine surplus by mid-next year. In addition, by the end of this month, around 500 million doses should be ready for “redistribution” from wealthy to low-and middle-income […] Continue reading -> From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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.
From Monkey Pox to COVID-19: New WHO Pandemic Hub Head Dr Chikwe Tackles Global Health Challenges 01/09/2021 Kerry Cullinan Monkey Pox, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, and COVID-19 are some of the epidemics that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has addressed as head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Now, however, Ihekweazu’s repertoire of disease experience is about to expand exponentially, following his appointment as the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) […] 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