WHO Officials Condemn Trump’s Vaccination Changes 12/08/2026 Kerry Cullinan Top World Health Organization (WHO) officials are concerned that the United States President Donald Trump’s move to alter his country’s childhood vaccinations via an executive order will endanger children. “WHO is concerned that the changes to immunisation policy in the US are not aligned with the best science,” Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a […] Continue reading -> ‘This is so Wrong’: Experts Condemn Trump’s Vaccination Order 11/08/2026 Kerry Cullinan Health experts have condemned United States President Donald Trump’s latest move to direct childhood vaccinations via a decree rather than a scientific process. Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccinations on Monday, which he claims will align the US with the “best practices from peer, developed countries”. The order recommends fewer vaccinations, one vaccination […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: Here is the ‘Final Text’ of UN Political Declaration on Pandemics – Although its Adoption is Far From Guaranteed 06/08/2026 Kerry Cullinan United Nations member states are almost certain to break the silence on the final draft of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) that was sent to them recently– but likely for all the wrong reasons. Armenia and Rwanda, the co-facilitators of the declaration negotiations, put the “final” text of the declaration […] Continue reading -> Gavi Welcomes Restoration of US Funding – But No Clarity on How Agency will Phase out Thimerosal 30/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen The United States has unlocked frozen Gavi funding, resolving a bitter political impasse in Washington while doubling down against the WHO. But can the alliance eliminate thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, from its stockpiles without leaving millions of vulnerable children unprotected? The United States will immediately release $600 million for fiscal years 2025–2026 in frozen Gavi […] Continue reading -> New Unitaid Head Gets High Marks – but Can He Save the Organization? 28/07/2026 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Luis Pizarro, Unitaid’s newly-appointed Executive Director comes to the organization with sizeable depth and breadth of experience – as the leader of Geneva’s Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) and before that, leadership of ventures in Africa, Asia and the Americas. However, his main challenge at Unitaid will be steadying the financially troubled organization, which […] Continue reading -> US Drives 25% Plunge in HIV Funding in 2025 27/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan RIO DE JANEIRO – Donor funding for HIV dropped by 25% in 2025 – a staggering drop of $2.1 billion – driven by the United States slashing its funding, according to analyses by KFF and the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). This is the largest single-year drop ever, reducing funds to 2007 levels, according […] Continue reading -> Global Food Security Improves, Although Billions Still Lack Affordable Healthy Diets 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen About 43 million fewer people are undernourished today compared to a peak in 2022, during the COVID pandemic. Yet undernutrition and a lack of diet affordability still haunt more than half a billion people globally. Crises and conflicts increase risks. Global food security improved slightly in 2025 as hunger fell to 7.8% from 8.1% in […] Continue reading -> France Passes Strict Youth Social Media Ban But New Law Lacks Strong Enforcement Mechanism 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen France has adopted a strict youth social media ban for minors under 15, taking effect in September. But major enforcement hurdles remain, as lawmakers stripped the bill of direct platform sanctions to avoid clashing with European Union rules. The law also faces a constitutional review over the fundamental rights of children and parents. Minors under […] Continue reading -> World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
‘This is so Wrong’: Experts Condemn Trump’s Vaccination Order 11/08/2026 Kerry Cullinan Health experts have condemned United States President Donald Trump’s latest move to direct childhood vaccinations via a decree rather than a scientific process. Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccinations on Monday, which he claims will align the US with the “best practices from peer, developed countries”. The order recommends fewer vaccinations, one vaccination […] Continue reading -> EXCLUSIVE: Here is the ‘Final Text’ of UN Political Declaration on Pandemics – Although its Adoption is Far From Guaranteed 06/08/2026 Kerry Cullinan United Nations member states are almost certain to break the silence on the final draft of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) that was sent to them recently– but likely for all the wrong reasons. Armenia and Rwanda, the co-facilitators of the declaration negotiations, put the “final” text of the declaration […] Continue reading -> Gavi Welcomes Restoration of US Funding – But No Clarity on How Agency will Phase out Thimerosal 30/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen The United States has unlocked frozen Gavi funding, resolving a bitter political impasse in Washington while doubling down against the WHO. But can the alliance eliminate thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, from its stockpiles without leaving millions of vulnerable children unprotected? The United States will immediately release $600 million for fiscal years 2025–2026 in frozen Gavi […] Continue reading -> New Unitaid Head Gets High Marks – but Can He Save the Organization? 28/07/2026 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Luis Pizarro, Unitaid’s newly-appointed Executive Director comes to the organization with sizeable depth and breadth of experience – as the leader of Geneva’s Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) and before that, leadership of ventures in Africa, Asia and the Americas. However, his main challenge at Unitaid will be steadying the financially troubled organization, which […] Continue reading -> US Drives 25% Plunge in HIV Funding in 2025 27/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan RIO DE JANEIRO – Donor funding for HIV dropped by 25% in 2025 – a staggering drop of $2.1 billion – driven by the United States slashing its funding, according to analyses by KFF and the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). This is the largest single-year drop ever, reducing funds to 2007 levels, according […] Continue reading -> Global Food Security Improves, Although Billions Still Lack Affordable Healthy Diets 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen About 43 million fewer people are undernourished today compared to a peak in 2022, during the COVID pandemic. Yet undernutrition and a lack of diet affordability still haunt more than half a billion people globally. Crises and conflicts increase risks. Global food security improved slightly in 2025 as hunger fell to 7.8% from 8.1% in […] Continue reading -> France Passes Strict Youth Social Media Ban But New Law Lacks Strong Enforcement Mechanism 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen France has adopted a strict youth social media ban for minors under 15, taking effect in September. But major enforcement hurdles remain, as lawmakers stripped the bill of direct platform sanctions to avoid clashing with European Union rules. The law also faces a constitutional review over the fundamental rights of children and parents. Minors under […] Continue reading -> World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
EXCLUSIVE: Here is the ‘Final Text’ of UN Political Declaration on Pandemics – Although its Adoption is Far From Guaranteed 06/08/2026 Kerry Cullinan United Nations member states are almost certain to break the silence on the final draft of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) that was sent to them recently– but likely for all the wrong reasons. Armenia and Rwanda, the co-facilitators of the declaration negotiations, put the “final” text of the declaration […] Continue reading -> Gavi Welcomes Restoration of US Funding – But No Clarity on How Agency will Phase out Thimerosal 30/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen The United States has unlocked frozen Gavi funding, resolving a bitter political impasse in Washington while doubling down against the WHO. But can the alliance eliminate thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, from its stockpiles without leaving millions of vulnerable children unprotected? The United States will immediately release $600 million for fiscal years 2025–2026 in frozen Gavi […] Continue reading -> New Unitaid Head Gets High Marks – but Can He Save the Organization? 28/07/2026 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Luis Pizarro, Unitaid’s newly-appointed Executive Director comes to the organization with sizeable depth and breadth of experience – as the leader of Geneva’s Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) and before that, leadership of ventures in Africa, Asia and the Americas. However, his main challenge at Unitaid will be steadying the financially troubled organization, which […] Continue reading -> US Drives 25% Plunge in HIV Funding in 2025 27/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan RIO DE JANEIRO – Donor funding for HIV dropped by 25% in 2025 – a staggering drop of $2.1 billion – driven by the United States slashing its funding, according to analyses by KFF and the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). This is the largest single-year drop ever, reducing funds to 2007 levels, according […] Continue reading -> Global Food Security Improves, Although Billions Still Lack Affordable Healthy Diets 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen About 43 million fewer people are undernourished today compared to a peak in 2022, during the COVID pandemic. Yet undernutrition and a lack of diet affordability still haunt more than half a billion people globally. Crises and conflicts increase risks. Global food security improved slightly in 2025 as hunger fell to 7.8% from 8.1% in […] Continue reading -> France Passes Strict Youth Social Media Ban But New Law Lacks Strong Enforcement Mechanism 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen France has adopted a strict youth social media ban for minors under 15, taking effect in September. But major enforcement hurdles remain, as lawmakers stripped the bill of direct platform sanctions to avoid clashing with European Union rules. The law also faces a constitutional review over the fundamental rights of children and parents. Minors under […] Continue reading -> World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Gavi Welcomes Restoration of US Funding – But No Clarity on How Agency will Phase out Thimerosal 30/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen The United States has unlocked frozen Gavi funding, resolving a bitter political impasse in Washington while doubling down against the WHO. But can the alliance eliminate thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, from its stockpiles without leaving millions of vulnerable children unprotected? The United States will immediately release $600 million for fiscal years 2025–2026 in frozen Gavi […] Continue reading -> New Unitaid Head Gets High Marks – but Can He Save the Organization? 28/07/2026 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Luis Pizarro, Unitaid’s newly-appointed Executive Director comes to the organization with sizeable depth and breadth of experience – as the leader of Geneva’s Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) and before that, leadership of ventures in Africa, Asia and the Americas. However, his main challenge at Unitaid will be steadying the financially troubled organization, which […] Continue reading -> US Drives 25% Plunge in HIV Funding in 2025 27/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan RIO DE JANEIRO – Donor funding for HIV dropped by 25% in 2025 – a staggering drop of $2.1 billion – driven by the United States slashing its funding, according to analyses by KFF and the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). This is the largest single-year drop ever, reducing funds to 2007 levels, according […] Continue reading -> Global Food Security Improves, Although Billions Still Lack Affordable Healthy Diets 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen About 43 million fewer people are undernourished today compared to a peak in 2022, during the COVID pandemic. Yet undernutrition and a lack of diet affordability still haunt more than half a billion people globally. Crises and conflicts increase risks. Global food security improved slightly in 2025 as hunger fell to 7.8% from 8.1% in […] Continue reading -> France Passes Strict Youth Social Media Ban But New Law Lacks Strong Enforcement Mechanism 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen France has adopted a strict youth social media ban for minors under 15, taking effect in September. But major enforcement hurdles remain, as lawmakers stripped the bill of direct platform sanctions to avoid clashing with European Union rules. The law also faces a constitutional review over the fundamental rights of children and parents. Minors under […] Continue reading -> World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
New Unitaid Head Gets High Marks – but Can He Save the Organization? 28/07/2026 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Luis Pizarro, Unitaid’s newly-appointed Executive Director comes to the organization with sizeable depth and breadth of experience – as the leader of Geneva’s Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) and before that, leadership of ventures in Africa, Asia and the Americas. However, his main challenge at Unitaid will be steadying the financially troubled organization, which […] Continue reading -> US Drives 25% Plunge in HIV Funding in 2025 27/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan RIO DE JANEIRO – Donor funding for HIV dropped by 25% in 2025 – a staggering drop of $2.1 billion – driven by the United States slashing its funding, according to analyses by KFF and the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). This is the largest single-year drop ever, reducing funds to 2007 levels, according […] Continue reading -> Global Food Security Improves, Although Billions Still Lack Affordable Healthy Diets 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen About 43 million fewer people are undernourished today compared to a peak in 2022, during the COVID pandemic. Yet undernutrition and a lack of diet affordability still haunt more than half a billion people globally. Crises and conflicts increase risks. Global food security improved slightly in 2025 as hunger fell to 7.8% from 8.1% in […] Continue reading -> France Passes Strict Youth Social Media Ban But New Law Lacks Strong Enforcement Mechanism 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen France has adopted a strict youth social media ban for minors under 15, taking effect in September. But major enforcement hurdles remain, as lawmakers stripped the bill of direct platform sanctions to avoid clashing with European Union rules. The law also faces a constitutional review over the fundamental rights of children and parents. Minors under […] Continue reading -> World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
US Drives 25% Plunge in HIV Funding in 2025 27/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan RIO DE JANEIRO – Donor funding for HIV dropped by 25% in 2025 – a staggering drop of $2.1 billion – driven by the United States slashing its funding, according to analyses by KFF and the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). This is the largest single-year drop ever, reducing funds to 2007 levels, according […] Continue reading -> Global Food Security Improves, Although Billions Still Lack Affordable Healthy Diets 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen About 43 million fewer people are undernourished today compared to a peak in 2022, during the COVID pandemic. Yet undernutrition and a lack of diet affordability still haunt more than half a billion people globally. Crises and conflicts increase risks. Global food security improved slightly in 2025 as hunger fell to 7.8% from 8.1% in […] Continue reading -> France Passes Strict Youth Social Media Ban But New Law Lacks Strong Enforcement Mechanism 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen France has adopted a strict youth social media ban for minors under 15, taking effect in September. But major enforcement hurdles remain, as lawmakers stripped the bill of direct platform sanctions to avoid clashing with European Union rules. The law also faces a constitutional review over the fundamental rights of children and parents. Minors under […] Continue reading -> World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Global Food Security Improves, Although Billions Still Lack Affordable Healthy Diets 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen About 43 million fewer people are undernourished today compared to a peak in 2022, during the COVID pandemic. Yet undernutrition and a lack of diet affordability still haunt more than half a billion people globally. Crises and conflicts increase risks. Global food security improved slightly in 2025 as hunger fell to 7.8% from 8.1% in […] Continue reading -> France Passes Strict Youth Social Media Ban But New Law Lacks Strong Enforcement Mechanism 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen France has adopted a strict youth social media ban for minors under 15, taking effect in September. But major enforcement hurdles remain, as lawmakers stripped the bill of direct platform sanctions to avoid clashing with European Union rules. The law also faces a constitutional review over the fundamental rights of children and parents. Minors under […] Continue reading -> World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
France Passes Strict Youth Social Media Ban But New Law Lacks Strong Enforcement Mechanism 22/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen France has adopted a strict youth social media ban for minors under 15, taking effect in September. But major enforcement hurdles remain, as lawmakers stripped the bill of direct platform sanctions to avoid clashing with European Union rules. The law also faces a constitutional review over the fundamental rights of children and parents. Minors under […] Continue reading -> World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
World Commits to Cut Traffic Deaths – US Records Lone Vote Against UN Declaration 21/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan World leaders recommitted to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030 at the United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Road Safety this week – including by introducing measurable national targets, timelines and budgets. However, the United States voted against the UN consensus progress declaration adopted on Monday afternoon, while all […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts