Yemen reports the highest burden of cholera globally
Yemen bears the highest burden of cholera globally. The country has experienced persistent cholera transmission for many years, including the largest outbreak – between 2017 and 2020 – recorded in recent history.
As of 1 December, Yemen had reported 249 900 suspected cases of cholera, with 861 associated deaths since the beginning of the year. This accounts for...
Need for Ongoing Investment in Infection Control
Nearly five years since COVID-19 was first reported, a new global report on infection prevention and control (IPC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows there has been slow progress in addressing critical gaps to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
A large proportion of HAIs can be prevented with improved IPC practices and basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, which are...
WHO lists Moderna vaccine for emergency use
WHO listed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA 1273) for emergency use, making it the fifth vaccine to receive emergency validation...
Lipidor's subsidiary Emollivet takes the next step towards launch and receives funding from Vinnova
Sweden's innovation authority Vinnova is investing in Lipidor's subsidiary Emollivet. The...
The need to invest along with
the five steps required for future pandemic protection and preparedness
When the inquest opens on millions of deaths caused by COVID-19, the...
The five steps needed for future pandemic protection and preparedness
When the inquest opens on millions of deaths caused by COVID-19, the questions should be:...
COVAX expects to start sending millions of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa in February
COVAX has notified countries in Africa of the estimated dose allocation for...
Launching of a new fund for pandemic protection and healthcare.
Vector Innovation Fund GP S.à.r.l. (VIF) has now launched an expected $300 million pandemic protection sub-fund...
10 Global health issues to track in 2021
2020 was a devastating year for global health. A previously unknown virus raced around the world, rapidly emerging...
Disease Outbreak News: SARS-CoV-2 Variant – UK
authorities of the United Kingdom (UK) reported to WHO that a new SARS-CoV-2 variant was identified through viral...
Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries
A set of agreements to make available, for...
WHO and UNICEF recommit to accelerating health and well-being at all ages
The new Strategic Collaboration Framework builds on a robust 70-year collaboration between the...
