Ebola Outbreak Marks 1 Year With Huge Funding Gap, Questions On Vaccine Strategy 01/08/2019 by David Branigan Thursday, 1 August, marked the one-year anniversary of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as daily reports of new infections, including 3 more cases in Goma along DRC’s border with Rwanda, fueled new concerns about regional spread of the deadly disease. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization called on international donors […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls On Countries To Scale Up Hepatitis Services, Invest In Elimination 29/07/2019 by David Branigan 80 percent of people with viral hepatitis lack access to services for prevention, testing & treatment. To address this gap, the World Health Organization calls on countries to invest in scaling up hepatitis services as part of their universal health coverage (UHC) plans. On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day (28 July), WHO raised alarm […] Continue reading -> 136 Countries Now Have Tobacco Control Policies; Progress Slow On Smoking Cessation Services 26/07/2019 by David Branigan The last decade has seen dramatic progress in the fight against tobacco, with some 136 countries having implemented policies such as smoking bans in public places, higher taxes or graphic packaging on tobacco products. But there is a huge unmet demand for services to help smokers quit, a critical intervention that lags behind other tobacco […] Continue reading -> React Africa 2019: Universal Health Coverage Can Help Combat Antimicrobial Resistance 25/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi NAIROBI – Neonatal sepsis is one of the leading causes of newborn deaths globally, and increasing pathogen resistance to available first-line treatments is a prime example of rising antimicrobial resistance. That is why the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) – a non-profit research organisation that develops new or improved antibiotic treatments – is […] Continue reading -> Wellcome-funded initiative to unlock secrets of human development 25/07/2019 by Editorial team [Wellcome Press Release] A world-first research project will unravel how human embryos develop in the first weeks and months after fertilisation, improving our understanding of fertility, birth defects and regenerative medicine. The £10 million Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative (HDBI) will build a ‘family tree’ of how cells divide and specialise following fertilisation*, to understand […] Continue reading -> Making Tough Vaccine Choices Amidst The Ebola Public Health Emergency 24/07/2019 by Editorial team WHO’s declaration last week calling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern has been shadowed by growing questions over vaccine strategy in a crisis that has dragged on for a year, and now threatens to spread across borders. Until now, a ring vaccination strategy […] Continue reading -> Global Innovation Index 2019 Released, Focus On The Future of Medical Innovation 24/07/2019 by David Branigan The Global Innovation Index 2019 was released today with an overarching theme of “Creating Healthy Lives – The Future of Medical Innovation.” In addition to ranking countries according to their innovation performance on 80 indicators, this year’s Index also analyses the medical innovation landscape, and how emerging innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and […] Continue reading -> US Pick For UN Ambassador Disputes Sexual & Reproductive Rights, Draws Opposition 23/07/2019 by David Branigan A United States congressional committee met today to vote on whether or not to recommend Andrew Bremberg for confirmation as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Bremberg is a controversial pick due to his extreme stance against abortion and his pledge to vote against any UN resolution that includes the right to abortion where […] Continue reading -> Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. 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WHO Calls On Countries To Scale Up Hepatitis Services, Invest In Elimination 29/07/2019 by David Branigan 80 percent of people with viral hepatitis lack access to services for prevention, testing & treatment. To address this gap, the World Health Organization calls on countries to invest in scaling up hepatitis services as part of their universal health coverage (UHC) plans. On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day (28 July), WHO raised alarm […] Continue reading -> 136 Countries Now Have Tobacco Control Policies; Progress Slow On Smoking Cessation Services 26/07/2019 by David Branigan The last decade has seen dramatic progress in the fight against tobacco, with some 136 countries having implemented policies such as smoking bans in public places, higher taxes or graphic packaging on tobacco products. But there is a huge unmet demand for services to help smokers quit, a critical intervention that lags behind other tobacco […] Continue reading -> React Africa 2019: Universal Health Coverage Can Help Combat Antimicrobial Resistance 25/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi NAIROBI – Neonatal sepsis is one of the leading causes of newborn deaths globally, and increasing pathogen resistance to available first-line treatments is a prime example of rising antimicrobial resistance. That is why the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) – a non-profit research organisation that develops new or improved antibiotic treatments – is […] Continue reading -> Wellcome-funded initiative to unlock secrets of human development 25/07/2019 by Editorial team [Wellcome Press Release] A world-first research project will unravel how human embryos develop in the first weeks and months after fertilisation, improving our understanding of fertility, birth defects and regenerative medicine. The £10 million Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative (HDBI) will build a ‘family tree’ of how cells divide and specialise following fertilisation*, to understand […] Continue reading -> Making Tough Vaccine Choices Amidst The Ebola Public Health Emergency 24/07/2019 by Editorial team WHO’s declaration last week calling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern has been shadowed by growing questions over vaccine strategy in a crisis that has dragged on for a year, and now threatens to spread across borders. Until now, a ring vaccination strategy […] Continue reading -> Global Innovation Index 2019 Released, Focus On The Future of Medical Innovation 24/07/2019 by David Branigan The Global Innovation Index 2019 was released today with an overarching theme of “Creating Healthy Lives – The Future of Medical Innovation.” In addition to ranking countries according to their innovation performance on 80 indicators, this year’s Index also analyses the medical innovation landscape, and how emerging innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and […] Continue reading -> US Pick For UN Ambassador Disputes Sexual & Reproductive Rights, Draws Opposition 23/07/2019 by David Branigan A United States congressional committee met today to vote on whether or not to recommend Andrew Bremberg for confirmation as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Bremberg is a controversial pick due to his extreme stance against abortion and his pledge to vote against any UN resolution that includes the right to abortion where […] Continue reading -> Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] 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
136 Countries Now Have Tobacco Control Policies; Progress Slow On Smoking Cessation Services 26/07/2019 by David Branigan The last decade has seen dramatic progress in the fight against tobacco, with some 136 countries having implemented policies such as smoking bans in public places, higher taxes or graphic packaging on tobacco products. But there is a huge unmet demand for services to help smokers quit, a critical intervention that lags behind other tobacco […] Continue reading -> React Africa 2019: Universal Health Coverage Can Help Combat Antimicrobial Resistance 25/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi NAIROBI – Neonatal sepsis is one of the leading causes of newborn deaths globally, and increasing pathogen resistance to available first-line treatments is a prime example of rising antimicrobial resistance. That is why the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) – a non-profit research organisation that develops new or improved antibiotic treatments – is […] Continue reading -> Wellcome-funded initiative to unlock secrets of human development 25/07/2019 by Editorial team [Wellcome Press Release] A world-first research project will unravel how human embryos develop in the first weeks and months after fertilisation, improving our understanding of fertility, birth defects and regenerative medicine. The £10 million Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative (HDBI) will build a ‘family tree’ of how cells divide and specialise following fertilisation*, to understand […] Continue reading -> Making Tough Vaccine Choices Amidst The Ebola Public Health Emergency 24/07/2019 by Editorial team WHO’s declaration last week calling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern has been shadowed by growing questions over vaccine strategy in a crisis that has dragged on for a year, and now threatens to spread across borders. Until now, a ring vaccination strategy […] Continue reading -> Global Innovation Index 2019 Released, Focus On The Future of Medical Innovation 24/07/2019 by David Branigan The Global Innovation Index 2019 was released today with an overarching theme of “Creating Healthy Lives – The Future of Medical Innovation.” In addition to ranking countries according to their innovation performance on 80 indicators, this year’s Index also analyses the medical innovation landscape, and how emerging innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and […] Continue reading -> US Pick For UN Ambassador Disputes Sexual & Reproductive Rights, Draws Opposition 23/07/2019 by David Branigan A United States congressional committee met today to vote on whether or not to recommend Andrew Bremberg for confirmation as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Bremberg is a controversial pick due to his extreme stance against abortion and his pledge to vote against any UN resolution that includes the right to abortion where […] Continue reading -> Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] 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
React Africa 2019: Universal Health Coverage Can Help Combat Antimicrobial Resistance 25/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi NAIROBI – Neonatal sepsis is one of the leading causes of newborn deaths globally, and increasing pathogen resistance to available first-line treatments is a prime example of rising antimicrobial resistance. That is why the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) – a non-profit research organisation that develops new or improved antibiotic treatments – is […] Continue reading -> Wellcome-funded initiative to unlock secrets of human development 25/07/2019 by Editorial team [Wellcome Press Release] A world-first research project will unravel how human embryos develop in the first weeks and months after fertilisation, improving our understanding of fertility, birth defects and regenerative medicine. The £10 million Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative (HDBI) will build a ‘family tree’ of how cells divide and specialise following fertilisation*, to understand […] Continue reading -> Making Tough Vaccine Choices Amidst The Ebola Public Health Emergency 24/07/2019 by Editorial team WHO’s declaration last week calling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern has been shadowed by growing questions over vaccine strategy in a crisis that has dragged on for a year, and now threatens to spread across borders. Until now, a ring vaccination strategy […] Continue reading -> Global Innovation Index 2019 Released, Focus On The Future of Medical Innovation 24/07/2019 by David Branigan The Global Innovation Index 2019 was released today with an overarching theme of “Creating Healthy Lives – The Future of Medical Innovation.” In addition to ranking countries according to their innovation performance on 80 indicators, this year’s Index also analyses the medical innovation landscape, and how emerging innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and […] Continue reading -> US Pick For UN Ambassador Disputes Sexual & Reproductive Rights, Draws Opposition 23/07/2019 by David Branigan A United States congressional committee met today to vote on whether or not to recommend Andrew Bremberg for confirmation as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Bremberg is a controversial pick due to his extreme stance against abortion and his pledge to vote against any UN resolution that includes the right to abortion where […] Continue reading -> Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] 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
Wellcome-funded initiative to unlock secrets of human development 25/07/2019 by Editorial team [Wellcome Press Release] A world-first research project will unravel how human embryos develop in the first weeks and months after fertilisation, improving our understanding of fertility, birth defects and regenerative medicine. The £10 million Wellcome-funded Human Developmental Biology Initiative (HDBI) will build a ‘family tree’ of how cells divide and specialise following fertilisation*, to understand […] Continue reading -> Making Tough Vaccine Choices Amidst The Ebola Public Health Emergency 24/07/2019 by Editorial team WHO’s declaration last week calling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern has been shadowed by growing questions over vaccine strategy in a crisis that has dragged on for a year, and now threatens to spread across borders. Until now, a ring vaccination strategy […] Continue reading -> Global Innovation Index 2019 Released, Focus On The Future of Medical Innovation 24/07/2019 by David Branigan The Global Innovation Index 2019 was released today with an overarching theme of “Creating Healthy Lives – The Future of Medical Innovation.” In addition to ranking countries according to their innovation performance on 80 indicators, this year’s Index also analyses the medical innovation landscape, and how emerging innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and […] Continue reading -> US Pick For UN Ambassador Disputes Sexual & Reproductive Rights, Draws Opposition 23/07/2019 by David Branigan A United States congressional committee met today to vote on whether or not to recommend Andrew Bremberg for confirmation as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Bremberg is a controversial pick due to his extreme stance against abortion and his pledge to vote against any UN resolution that includes the right to abortion where […] Continue reading -> Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] 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
Making Tough Vaccine Choices Amidst The Ebola Public Health Emergency 24/07/2019 by Editorial team WHO’s declaration last week calling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern has been shadowed by growing questions over vaccine strategy in a crisis that has dragged on for a year, and now threatens to spread across borders. Until now, a ring vaccination strategy […] Continue reading -> Global Innovation Index 2019 Released, Focus On The Future of Medical Innovation 24/07/2019 by David Branigan The Global Innovation Index 2019 was released today with an overarching theme of “Creating Healthy Lives – The Future of Medical Innovation.” In addition to ranking countries according to their innovation performance on 80 indicators, this year’s Index also analyses the medical innovation landscape, and how emerging innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and […] Continue reading -> US Pick For UN Ambassador Disputes Sexual & Reproductive Rights, Draws Opposition 23/07/2019 by David Branigan A United States congressional committee met today to vote on whether or not to recommend Andrew Bremberg for confirmation as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Bremberg is a controversial pick due to his extreme stance against abortion and his pledge to vote against any UN resolution that includes the right to abortion where […] Continue reading -> Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] 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
Global Innovation Index 2019 Released, Focus On The Future of Medical Innovation 24/07/2019 by David Branigan The Global Innovation Index 2019 was released today with an overarching theme of “Creating Healthy Lives – The Future of Medical Innovation.” In addition to ranking countries according to their innovation performance on 80 indicators, this year’s Index also analyses the medical innovation landscape, and how emerging innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and […] Continue reading -> US Pick For UN Ambassador Disputes Sexual & Reproductive Rights, Draws Opposition 23/07/2019 by David Branigan A United States congressional committee met today to vote on whether or not to recommend Andrew Bremberg for confirmation as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Bremberg is a controversial pick due to his extreme stance against abortion and his pledge to vote against any UN resolution that includes the right to abortion where […] Continue reading -> Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] 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
US Pick For UN Ambassador Disputes Sexual & Reproductive Rights, Draws Opposition 23/07/2019 by David Branigan A United States congressional committee met today to vote on whether or not to recommend Andrew Bremberg for confirmation as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Bremberg is a controversial pick due to his extreme stance against abortion and his pledge to vote against any UN resolution that includes the right to abortion where […] Continue reading -> Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] 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
Gavi Says 1.3 Million Doses Of Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Will Be Made Available; MSF Says Field Supply “Extremely Low” & “Sporadic” 23/07/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher There is no shortage of Merck’s life-saving Ebola vaccine on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more doses will be produced, sufficient to immunise 1.3 million people over the next 6-18 months, a spokesman for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, told Health Policy Watch on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Merck, producer of the V920 investigational […] Continue reading -> ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] 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
ReAct Africa Conference On Antimicrobial Resistance Opens in Nairobi 23/07/2019 by Geoffrey Kamadi The 2019 ReAct Africa Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which opened Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on ways to advance universal health coverage while combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the continent. Some 24 African countries are taking place in the three day event co-sponsored by the United Kingdom-based Fleming Fund dedicated to supporting low- […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts