The World Health Organization (WHO) and The International Labour Organization (ILO) have published a new guide on developing and implementing stronger occupational health and safety programmes for health workers, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exert great pressure on them. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an additional heavy toll on health workers and demonstrated dangerous neglect of their health, safety and wellbeing. More than one-in-three health facilities lack hygiene stations at … [Read more...] about New WHO/ILO guide urges greater safeguards to protect health workers
Global Fund’s US$18 Billion Campaign launched to boost efforts against AIDS, TB and Malaria amid COVID-19 disruption
The Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment campaign has been launched at a global health summit held virtually. The campaign was launched by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Senegal, and the Republic of South Africa. Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Chair of the Global Fund Board emphasized, "We are extremely grateful to their Excellencies Presidents Kagame, … [Read more...] about Global Fund’s US$18 Billion Campaign launched to boost efforts against AIDS, TB and Malaria amid COVID-19 disruption
Team Europe and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offer more than 100 million euros to boost African Medicines Regulators
The European Union (EU)—including the European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and EU member states Belgium, France, and Germany—and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) will mobilize more than 100 million euros over the next five years to support the recently established African Medicines Agency (AMA) and other African medicines regulatory initiatives at regional and national levels. This support to strengthen regulatory capacity will improve health security in … [Read more...] about Team Europe and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offer more than 100 million euros to boost African Medicines Regulators
MIT Solve Announces 2022 Global Challenges. Submit your Innovative Solution Now!
Do you have a solution to one of the pressing challenges of our times? MIT Solve invites anyone, anywhere to submit a solution to this year’s Global Challenges by March 31, 2022. Finalists will be invited to pitch their solutions to a diverse panel of cross-sector judges, the Challenge Leadership Group, ahead of Solve Challenge Finals on September 18-19, 2022 in New York City. They want to hear solutions from every corner of the world and every community that disproportionately experiences … [Read more...] about MIT Solve Announces 2022 Global Challenges. Submit your Innovative Solution Now!
Global leaders called for urgent additional funding of at least US$ 5.2 billion for the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment
Global leaders called for urgent additional funding of at least US$ 5.2 billion for the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (Gavi COVAX AMC) to establish a Pandemic Vaccine Pool of a minimum of 600 million additional doses to address uncertainties and risks in the virus’ evolution, provide bundled finance to strengthen delivery systems in recipient countries, and cover essential ancillary costs. In calling for the additional funds, the leaders stressed that vaccines have demonstrated … [Read more...] about Global leaders called for urgent additional funding of at least US$ 5.2 billion for the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment
Moderna and Gavi reach agreement for additional supply to COVAX
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has announced that it reached an agreement to access an additional 150 million doses of the mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 manufactured by Moderna, to be made available to COVAX at their lowest global tiered price. This amendment to the existing advance purchase agreement (APA) between Gavi and Moderna means a total of up to 650 million doses of the Moderna vaccine could be available to COVAX participants through 2021 and 2022. As part of an urgent call for … [Read more...] about Moderna and Gavi reach agreement for additional supply to COVAX
WHO global infodemic manager training joined by another 249 trainees
The 3rd WHO infodemic manager training wrapped up last week, with 249 trainees finishing an intensive month of lessons, learning and collaboration. The training was co-hosted by the US CDC and supported by UNICEF and RCCE collective service. Trainees came from 82 countries representing all 6 WHO regions. The training is an ongoing response to the impact of the infodemic and the need for greater capacity in the global workforce. It provides an overview of infodemic management skills and was … [Read more...] about WHO global infodemic manager training joined by another 249 trainees
10th Global Conference on Health Promotion charters path for creating ‘well-being societies’
The 10th Global Conference on Health Promotion on 13-15 December 2021 marked the start of a global movement on the concept of well-being in societies. A focus on well-being encourages different sectors to work together to address global challenges and help people take control over their health and lives. Past epidemics showed us the importance of resilient health systems. The COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus the importance of resilient societies. Over 4500 participants of the … [Read more...] about 10th Global Conference on Health Promotion charters path for creating ‘well-being societies’
Investing 1 dollar per person per year could save 7 million lives in low- and lower-middle-income countries
World Health Organization's report shows that close to 7 million deaths could be prevented by 2030 if low- and lower-middle-income countries were to make an additional investment of less than a dollar per person per year in the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs – including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and respiratory disease – currently cause 7out of every 10 deaths around the world. Yet their impact on lower income countries is often underestimated, … [Read more...] about Investing 1 dollar per person per year could save 7 million lives in low- and lower-middle-income countries
WHO announces 2022 global campaign for World No Tobacco Day
The World Health Organiation (WHO) has announced the 2022 global campaign for World No Tobacco Day - “Tobacco: Threat to our environment." The campaign is aimed to raise awareness among the public on the environmental impact of tobacco – from cultivation, production, distribution and waste. It will give tobacco users one extra reason to quit. The campaign will also aim to expose tobacco industry’s effort to “greenwash” its reputation and products by marketing themselves as … [Read more...] about WHO announces 2022 global campaign for World No Tobacco Day
