Three quarters of people with epilepsy in low-income countries do not get treatment 20/06/2019 by Editorial team [WHO news release] Three quarters of people living with epilepsy in low-income countries do not get the treatment they need, increasing their risk of dying prematurely and condemning many to a life of stigma. These findings are part of a first-ever global report on Epilepsy, a public health imperative, released today by WHO and two […] Continue reading -> Slash Climate Emissions 45% by 2030; Children’s Health Would Benefit, Says UN Climate Head 17/06/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher The global community needs to reduce climate emissions by 45% by 2030 to avoid the most dire warming scenarios. But drastic action to confront the “climate emergency” would mean better health and more jobs, declared the UN’s top climate official, Patricia Espinosa, at Monday’s opening of the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB50), the warm-up to […] Continue reading -> Major R&D Funding Needed To Reach 2030 Goal For Ending TB Epidemic 17/06/2019 by Catherine Saez Nine months after a historic high-level UN meeting where countries pledged to end the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2030, a chronic lack of R&D financing jeopardises that ambitious goal, said expert panelists at a briefing on the TB R&D landscape last week in Geneva, hosted by South Africa’s Permanent Mission to the UN. While there […] Continue reading -> No Significant Difference In HIV Risk Among Users Of Hormonal Or IUD Contraception 13/06/2019 by Editorial team In what should prove reassuring to many women, a large clinical study in four African countries has found no significant difference in the risk of HIV infection among women using progestogen-based hormones or copper-bearing IUDs as contraception. However with “unacceptably high” rates of HIV infection among users of both contraceptive modes during the study, adoption […] Continue reading -> The Global Malaria Response: Extending The Reach Of Primary Health Care, Expanding Coverage Towards UHC 12/06/2019 by David Branigan Extending the reach of primary health care systems to provide malaria services to those in the most hard-to-reach places has become part and parcel to the global malaria response, and according to experts, is paving the way for the expansion of other essential health services – and moving the world closer towards realising universal health […] Continue reading -> New Gavi Partnership: Deploying Biometric Technology To Expand Child Vaccine Coverage 07/06/2019 by Divya Schlesinger A major agreement has been signed between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and two private sector partners to deploy a new form of biometric fingerprint technology to give children – who may not even have a birth certificate – a complete medical record in order to track critical childhood vaccines. Image Credits: Simprints, Simprints . Continue reading -> WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 by Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Group Of Developed Countries Seek To Delay Italian Proposal On Drug Price Transparency 07/05/2019 by William New A number of developed countries are working to delay a landmark proposal at the World Health Organization by Italy to increase transparency of drug prices and R&D costs in an effort to make medicines more affordable, according to sources. The Italian proposal has garnered a number of supporters, including within Europe; but at an informal WHO consultation today and last week at the European Union, countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have begun pushing for postponement of discussions, sources said. [Now updated with new version of proposal!] Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Slash Climate Emissions 45% by 2030; Children’s Health Would Benefit, Says UN Climate Head 17/06/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher The global community needs to reduce climate emissions by 45% by 2030 to avoid the most dire warming scenarios. But drastic action to confront the “climate emergency” would mean better health and more jobs, declared the UN’s top climate official, Patricia Espinosa, at Monday’s opening of the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB50), the warm-up to […] Continue reading -> Major R&D Funding Needed To Reach 2030 Goal For Ending TB Epidemic 17/06/2019 by Catherine Saez Nine months after a historic high-level UN meeting where countries pledged to end the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2030, a chronic lack of R&D financing jeopardises that ambitious goal, said expert panelists at a briefing on the TB R&D landscape last week in Geneva, hosted by South Africa’s Permanent Mission to the UN. While there […] Continue reading -> No Significant Difference In HIV Risk Among Users Of Hormonal Or IUD Contraception 13/06/2019 by Editorial team In what should prove reassuring to many women, a large clinical study in four African countries has found no significant difference in the risk of HIV infection among women using progestogen-based hormones or copper-bearing IUDs as contraception. However with “unacceptably high” rates of HIV infection among users of both contraceptive modes during the study, adoption […] Continue reading -> The Global Malaria Response: Extending The Reach Of Primary Health Care, Expanding Coverage Towards UHC 12/06/2019 by David Branigan Extending the reach of primary health care systems to provide malaria services to those in the most hard-to-reach places has become part and parcel to the global malaria response, and according to experts, is paving the way for the expansion of other essential health services – and moving the world closer towards realising universal health […] Continue reading -> New Gavi Partnership: Deploying Biometric Technology To Expand Child Vaccine Coverage 07/06/2019 by Divya Schlesinger A major agreement has been signed between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and two private sector partners to deploy a new form of biometric fingerprint technology to give children – who may not even have a birth certificate – a complete medical record in order to track critical childhood vaccines. Image Credits: Simprints, Simprints . Continue reading -> WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 by Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Group Of Developed Countries Seek To Delay Italian Proposal On Drug Price Transparency 07/05/2019 by William New A number of developed countries are working to delay a landmark proposal at the World Health Organization by Italy to increase transparency of drug prices and R&D costs in an effort to make medicines more affordable, according to sources. The Italian proposal has garnered a number of supporters, including within Europe; but at an informal WHO consultation today and last week at the European Union, countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have begun pushing for postponement of discussions, sources said. [Now updated with new version of proposal!] Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Major R&D Funding Needed To Reach 2030 Goal For Ending TB Epidemic 17/06/2019 by Catherine Saez Nine months after a historic high-level UN meeting where countries pledged to end the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2030, a chronic lack of R&D financing jeopardises that ambitious goal, said expert panelists at a briefing on the TB R&D landscape last week in Geneva, hosted by South Africa’s Permanent Mission to the UN. While there […] Continue reading -> No Significant Difference In HIV Risk Among Users Of Hormonal Or IUD Contraception 13/06/2019 by Editorial team In what should prove reassuring to many women, a large clinical study in four African countries has found no significant difference in the risk of HIV infection among women using progestogen-based hormones or copper-bearing IUDs as contraception. However with “unacceptably high” rates of HIV infection among users of both contraceptive modes during the study, adoption […] Continue reading -> The Global Malaria Response: Extending The Reach Of Primary Health Care, Expanding Coverage Towards UHC 12/06/2019 by David Branigan Extending the reach of primary health care systems to provide malaria services to those in the most hard-to-reach places has become part and parcel to the global malaria response, and according to experts, is paving the way for the expansion of other essential health services – and moving the world closer towards realising universal health […] Continue reading -> New Gavi Partnership: Deploying Biometric Technology To Expand Child Vaccine Coverage 07/06/2019 by Divya Schlesinger A major agreement has been signed between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and two private sector partners to deploy a new form of biometric fingerprint technology to give children – who may not even have a birth certificate – a complete medical record in order to track critical childhood vaccines. Image Credits: Simprints, Simprints . Continue reading -> WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 by Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Group Of Developed Countries Seek To Delay Italian Proposal On Drug Price Transparency 07/05/2019 by William New A number of developed countries are working to delay a landmark proposal at the World Health Organization by Italy to increase transparency of drug prices and R&D costs in an effort to make medicines more affordable, according to sources. The Italian proposal has garnered a number of supporters, including within Europe; but at an informal WHO consultation today and last week at the European Union, countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have begun pushing for postponement of discussions, sources said. [Now updated with new version of proposal!] Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
No Significant Difference In HIV Risk Among Users Of Hormonal Or IUD Contraception 13/06/2019 by Editorial team In what should prove reassuring to many women, a large clinical study in four African countries has found no significant difference in the risk of HIV infection among women using progestogen-based hormones or copper-bearing IUDs as contraception. However with “unacceptably high” rates of HIV infection among users of both contraceptive modes during the study, adoption […] Continue reading -> The Global Malaria Response: Extending The Reach Of Primary Health Care, Expanding Coverage Towards UHC 12/06/2019 by David Branigan Extending the reach of primary health care systems to provide malaria services to those in the most hard-to-reach places has become part and parcel to the global malaria response, and according to experts, is paving the way for the expansion of other essential health services – and moving the world closer towards realising universal health […] Continue reading -> New Gavi Partnership: Deploying Biometric Technology To Expand Child Vaccine Coverage 07/06/2019 by Divya Schlesinger A major agreement has been signed between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and two private sector partners to deploy a new form of biometric fingerprint technology to give children – who may not even have a birth certificate – a complete medical record in order to track critical childhood vaccines. Image Credits: Simprints, Simprints . Continue reading -> WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 by Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Group Of Developed Countries Seek To Delay Italian Proposal On Drug Price Transparency 07/05/2019 by William New A number of developed countries are working to delay a landmark proposal at the World Health Organization by Italy to increase transparency of drug prices and R&D costs in an effort to make medicines more affordable, according to sources. The Italian proposal has garnered a number of supporters, including within Europe; but at an informal WHO consultation today and last week at the European Union, countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have begun pushing for postponement of discussions, sources said. [Now updated with new version of proposal!] Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
The Global Malaria Response: Extending The Reach Of Primary Health Care, Expanding Coverage Towards UHC 12/06/2019 by David Branigan Extending the reach of primary health care systems to provide malaria services to those in the most hard-to-reach places has become part and parcel to the global malaria response, and according to experts, is paving the way for the expansion of other essential health services – and moving the world closer towards realising universal health […] Continue reading -> New Gavi Partnership: Deploying Biometric Technology To Expand Child Vaccine Coverage 07/06/2019 by Divya Schlesinger A major agreement has been signed between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and two private sector partners to deploy a new form of biometric fingerprint technology to give children – who may not even have a birth certificate – a complete medical record in order to track critical childhood vaccines. Image Credits: Simprints, Simprints . Continue reading -> WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 by Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Group Of Developed Countries Seek To Delay Italian Proposal On Drug Price Transparency 07/05/2019 by William New A number of developed countries are working to delay a landmark proposal at the World Health Organization by Italy to increase transparency of drug prices and R&D costs in an effort to make medicines more affordable, according to sources. The Italian proposal has garnered a number of supporters, including within Europe; but at an informal WHO consultation today and last week at the European Union, countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have begun pushing for postponement of discussions, sources said. [Now updated with new version of proposal!] Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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 Gavi Partnership: Deploying Biometric Technology To Expand Child Vaccine Coverage 07/06/2019 by Divya Schlesinger A major agreement has been signed between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and two private sector partners to deploy a new form of biometric fingerprint technology to give children – who may not even have a birth certificate – a complete medical record in order to track critical childhood vaccines. Image Credits: Simprints, Simprints . Continue reading -> WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 by Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Group Of Developed Countries Seek To Delay Italian Proposal On Drug Price Transparency 07/05/2019 by William New A number of developed countries are working to delay a landmark proposal at the World Health Organization by Italy to increase transparency of drug prices and R&D costs in an effort to make medicines more affordable, according to sources. The Italian proposal has garnered a number of supporters, including within Europe; but at an informal WHO consultation today and last week at the European Union, countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have begun pushing for postponement of discussions, sources said. [Now updated with new version of proposal!] Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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 Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 by Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Group Of Developed Countries Seek To Delay Italian Proposal On Drug Price Transparency 07/05/2019 by William New A number of developed countries are working to delay a landmark proposal at the World Health Organization by Italy to increase transparency of drug prices and R&D costs in an effort to make medicines more affordable, according to sources. The Italian proposal has garnered a number of supporters, including within Europe; but at an informal WHO consultation today and last week at the European Union, countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have begun pushing for postponement of discussions, sources said. [Now updated with new version of proposal!] Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Group Of Developed Countries Seek To Delay Italian Proposal On Drug Price Transparency 07/05/2019 by William New A number of developed countries are working to delay a landmark proposal at the World Health Organization by Italy to increase transparency of drug prices and R&D costs in an effort to make medicines more affordable, according to sources. The Italian proposal has garnered a number of supporters, including within Europe; but at an informal WHO consultation today and last week at the European Union, countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have begun pushing for postponement of discussions, sources said. [Now updated with new version of proposal!] Continue reading -> Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Universal Health Coverage Requires Finance For Healthcare Systems & Prevention 06/05/2019 by Elaine Ruth Fletcher Stimulating national government investments in health systems and reducing the large global burden of environmental and work-related health risks are two complementary approaches to universal health coverage (UHC) that are key to its success, said WHO’s lead on the issue. Image Credits: E.R. Fletcher. Continue reading -> Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older 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
Generics Industry Questions WIPO-Pharma Medicines Patent Database 18/04/2019 by William New An international group representing the largest producers of generic medicines worldwide has raised concerns about the effect of a medicines patent database developed jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the innovative pharmaceutical industry. But big pharma tells Health Policy Watch it is working to settle the concerns. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts