Suzette Kox Named Secretary General Of International Generic And Biosimilar Medicines Association 22/02/2019 William New The Geneva-based International Generic and Biosimilar medicines Association (IGBA) has named industry veteran Suzette Kox as secretary general. Image Credits: International Generic and Biosimilar medicines Association. Continue reading -> Report Details Health Crisis Hidden In Plastics Lifecycle 19/02/2019 William New A new report released today and authored by a range of environment and health groups pulls together research that "exposes distinct toxic risks plastic poses to human health at every stage of the plastic lifecycle, from extraction of fossil fuels, to consumer use, to disposal and beyond." Continue reading -> New High-Tech System Against Falsified Medicines Goes Live In Europe 08/02/2019 William New A ground-breaking new high-tech patient safety system to catch falsified medicines in the supply chain in Europe went into effect today, allowing prescription medicines to undergo verification for authenticity before reaching patients. Continue reading -> High Drug Prices Open Switzerland Up To Regional Procurement Ideas 07/02/2019 William New Switzerland, considered to be one of the richest countries in the world and home to significant medical research and development, has begun feeling the pressure of high drug prices for its citizens. This has led it to begin talking with other countries exploring joint procurement initiatives aimed at lowering prices, the Swiss global health ambassador told Health Policy Watch in a recent interview. Continue reading -> DNDi, MMV Make 400 Compounds Available To Boost Pandemic Disease Research 29/01/2019 William New The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) today announced the launch of the "Pandemic Response Box", which offers researchers free access to 400 compounds that could lead to development of new treatments for pandemic diseases. In return, researchers "will be expected to share data resulting from research on the molecules from the box in the public domain within 2 years of its generation." Continue reading -> WHO Names Directors For Western Pacific, Southeast Asia 26/01/2019 William New The World Health Organization Executive Board today appointed the next directors for two of its its six regions. Continue reading -> WHO Director Lays Out Vision Of Transformation To ‘Agile’, Transparent Agency 24/01/2019 William New World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) today explained details of fundamental changes being set in motion at the UN agency, including greater impact, increased staff work and training at the country level, producing 'world class' work, more transparency, and digital health and innovation. In his opening remarks to the WHO Executive Board, he listed recent accomplishments and devoted significant attention to staffing issues at a time when unconfirmed reports of alleged misconduct have been circulating. Continue reading -> Introducing The New Health Policy Watch Website 23/01/2019 William New Today marks the launch of a brand-new online platform for Health Policy Watch, www.healthpolicy-watch.org, which has been redesigned to bring the richest possible selection of stories and ideas about current issues under debate in global health policy circles – which directly or indirectly touch the well-being of nearly everyone on the planet. Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
Report Details Health Crisis Hidden In Plastics Lifecycle 19/02/2019 William New A new report released today and authored by a range of environment and health groups pulls together research that "exposes distinct toxic risks plastic poses to human health at every stage of the plastic lifecycle, from extraction of fossil fuels, to consumer use, to disposal and beyond." Continue reading -> New High-Tech System Against Falsified Medicines Goes Live In Europe 08/02/2019 William New A ground-breaking new high-tech patient safety system to catch falsified medicines in the supply chain in Europe went into effect today, allowing prescription medicines to undergo verification for authenticity before reaching patients. Continue reading -> High Drug Prices Open Switzerland Up To Regional Procurement Ideas 07/02/2019 William New Switzerland, considered to be one of the richest countries in the world and home to significant medical research and development, has begun feeling the pressure of high drug prices for its citizens. This has led it to begin talking with other countries exploring joint procurement initiatives aimed at lowering prices, the Swiss global health ambassador told Health Policy Watch in a recent interview. Continue reading -> DNDi, MMV Make 400 Compounds Available To Boost Pandemic Disease Research 29/01/2019 William New The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) today announced the launch of the "Pandemic Response Box", which offers researchers free access to 400 compounds that could lead to development of new treatments for pandemic diseases. In return, researchers "will be expected to share data resulting from research on the molecules from the box in the public domain within 2 years of its generation." Continue reading -> WHO Names Directors For Western Pacific, Southeast Asia 26/01/2019 William New The World Health Organization Executive Board today appointed the next directors for two of its its six regions. Continue reading -> WHO Director Lays Out Vision Of Transformation To ‘Agile’, Transparent Agency 24/01/2019 William New World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) today explained details of fundamental changes being set in motion at the UN agency, including greater impact, increased staff work and training at the country level, producing 'world class' work, more transparency, and digital health and innovation. In his opening remarks to the WHO Executive Board, he listed recent accomplishments and devoted significant attention to staffing issues at a time when unconfirmed reports of alleged misconduct have been circulating. Continue reading -> Introducing The New Health Policy Watch Website 23/01/2019 William New Today marks the launch of a brand-new online platform for Health Policy Watch, www.healthpolicy-watch.org, which has been redesigned to bring the richest possible selection of stories and ideas about current issues under debate in global health policy circles – which directly or indirectly touch the well-being of nearly everyone on the planet. Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
New High-Tech System Against Falsified Medicines Goes Live In Europe 08/02/2019 William New A ground-breaking new high-tech patient safety system to catch falsified medicines in the supply chain in Europe went into effect today, allowing prescription medicines to undergo verification for authenticity before reaching patients. Continue reading -> High Drug Prices Open Switzerland Up To Regional Procurement Ideas 07/02/2019 William New Switzerland, considered to be one of the richest countries in the world and home to significant medical research and development, has begun feeling the pressure of high drug prices for its citizens. This has led it to begin talking with other countries exploring joint procurement initiatives aimed at lowering prices, the Swiss global health ambassador told Health Policy Watch in a recent interview. Continue reading -> DNDi, MMV Make 400 Compounds Available To Boost Pandemic Disease Research 29/01/2019 William New The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) today announced the launch of the "Pandemic Response Box", which offers researchers free access to 400 compounds that could lead to development of new treatments for pandemic diseases. In return, researchers "will be expected to share data resulting from research on the molecules from the box in the public domain within 2 years of its generation." Continue reading -> WHO Names Directors For Western Pacific, Southeast Asia 26/01/2019 William New The World Health Organization Executive Board today appointed the next directors for two of its its six regions. Continue reading -> WHO Director Lays Out Vision Of Transformation To ‘Agile’, Transparent Agency 24/01/2019 William New World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) today explained details of fundamental changes being set in motion at the UN agency, including greater impact, increased staff work and training at the country level, producing 'world class' work, more transparency, and digital health and innovation. In his opening remarks to the WHO Executive Board, he listed recent accomplishments and devoted significant attention to staffing issues at a time when unconfirmed reports of alleged misconduct have been circulating. Continue reading -> Introducing The New Health Policy Watch Website 23/01/2019 William New Today marks the launch of a brand-new online platform for Health Policy Watch, www.healthpolicy-watch.org, which has been redesigned to bring the richest possible selection of stories and ideas about current issues under debate in global health policy circles – which directly or indirectly touch the well-being of nearly everyone on the planet. Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
High Drug Prices Open Switzerland Up To Regional Procurement Ideas 07/02/2019 William New Switzerland, considered to be one of the richest countries in the world and home to significant medical research and development, has begun feeling the pressure of high drug prices for its citizens. This has led it to begin talking with other countries exploring joint procurement initiatives aimed at lowering prices, the Swiss global health ambassador told Health Policy Watch in a recent interview. Continue reading -> DNDi, MMV Make 400 Compounds Available To Boost Pandemic Disease Research 29/01/2019 William New The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) today announced the launch of the "Pandemic Response Box", which offers researchers free access to 400 compounds that could lead to development of new treatments for pandemic diseases. In return, researchers "will be expected to share data resulting from research on the molecules from the box in the public domain within 2 years of its generation." Continue reading -> WHO Names Directors For Western Pacific, Southeast Asia 26/01/2019 William New The World Health Organization Executive Board today appointed the next directors for two of its its six regions. Continue reading -> WHO Director Lays Out Vision Of Transformation To ‘Agile’, Transparent Agency 24/01/2019 William New World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) today explained details of fundamental changes being set in motion at the UN agency, including greater impact, increased staff work and training at the country level, producing 'world class' work, more transparency, and digital health and innovation. In his opening remarks to the WHO Executive Board, he listed recent accomplishments and devoted significant attention to staffing issues at a time when unconfirmed reports of alleged misconduct have been circulating. Continue reading -> Introducing The New Health Policy Watch Website 23/01/2019 William New Today marks the launch of a brand-new online platform for Health Policy Watch, www.healthpolicy-watch.org, which has been redesigned to bring the richest possible selection of stories and ideas about current issues under debate in global health policy circles – which directly or indirectly touch the well-being of nearly everyone on the planet. Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
DNDi, MMV Make 400 Compounds Available To Boost Pandemic Disease Research 29/01/2019 William New The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) today announced the launch of the "Pandemic Response Box", which offers researchers free access to 400 compounds that could lead to development of new treatments for pandemic diseases. In return, researchers "will be expected to share data resulting from research on the molecules from the box in the public domain within 2 years of its generation." Continue reading -> WHO Names Directors For Western Pacific, Southeast Asia 26/01/2019 William New The World Health Organization Executive Board today appointed the next directors for two of its its six regions. Continue reading -> WHO Director Lays Out Vision Of Transformation To ‘Agile’, Transparent Agency 24/01/2019 William New World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) today explained details of fundamental changes being set in motion at the UN agency, including greater impact, increased staff work and training at the country level, producing 'world class' work, more transparency, and digital health and innovation. In his opening remarks to the WHO Executive Board, he listed recent accomplishments and devoted significant attention to staffing issues at a time when unconfirmed reports of alleged misconduct have been circulating. Continue reading -> Introducing The New Health Policy Watch Website 23/01/2019 William New Today marks the launch of a brand-new online platform for Health Policy Watch, www.healthpolicy-watch.org, which has been redesigned to bring the richest possible selection of stories and ideas about current issues under debate in global health policy circles – which directly or indirectly touch the well-being of nearly everyone on the planet. Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
WHO Names Directors For Western Pacific, Southeast Asia 26/01/2019 William New The World Health Organization Executive Board today appointed the next directors for two of its its six regions. Continue reading -> WHO Director Lays Out Vision Of Transformation To ‘Agile’, Transparent Agency 24/01/2019 William New World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) today explained details of fundamental changes being set in motion at the UN agency, including greater impact, increased staff work and training at the country level, producing 'world class' work, more transparency, and digital health and innovation. In his opening remarks to the WHO Executive Board, he listed recent accomplishments and devoted significant attention to staffing issues at a time when unconfirmed reports of alleged misconduct have been circulating. Continue reading -> Introducing The New Health Policy Watch Website 23/01/2019 William New Today marks the launch of a brand-new online platform for Health Policy Watch, www.healthpolicy-watch.org, which has been redesigned to bring the richest possible selection of stories and ideas about current issues under debate in global health policy circles – which directly or indirectly touch the well-being of nearly everyone on the planet. Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
WHO Director Lays Out Vision Of Transformation To ‘Agile’, Transparent Agency 24/01/2019 William New World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Dr Tedros) today explained details of fundamental changes being set in motion at the UN agency, including greater impact, increased staff work and training at the country level, producing 'world class' work, more transparency, and digital health and innovation. In his opening remarks to the WHO Executive Board, he listed recent accomplishments and devoted significant attention to staffing issues at a time when unconfirmed reports of alleged misconduct have been circulating. Continue reading -> Introducing The New Health Policy Watch Website 23/01/2019 William New Today marks the launch of a brand-new online platform for Health Policy Watch, www.healthpolicy-watch.org, which has been redesigned to bring the richest possible selection of stories and ideas about current issues under debate in global health policy circles – which directly or indirectly touch the well-being of nearly everyone on the planet. Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
Introducing The New Health Policy Watch Website 23/01/2019 William New Today marks the launch of a brand-new online platform for Health Policy Watch, www.healthpolicy-watch.org, which has been redesigned to bring the richest possible selection of stories and ideas about current issues under debate in global health policy circles – which directly or indirectly touch the well-being of nearly everyone on the planet. Continue reading -> WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
WHO Report On Cancer Now Available 18/12/2018 William New The World Health Organization has released the full version of its new report on cancer, which concluded that high prices for cancer medicines are impairing health care systems' ability to provide affordable access for the full population. Continue reading -> Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. 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
Industry Coalition Tries To Get Out Front Of Antibiotic Resistance Efforts 12/11/2018 William New As governments increasingly mobilise to address the now-recognised urgency of creating new antibiotics before humanity develops resistance to existing ones, the pharmaceutical industry broadly is trying to position itself to be helpful in the effort. In a statement today, an industry alliance on antimicrobial resistance reported on its progress this year to date. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts