In this moment of profound challenge in international relations, it was understandable that the conclusion of the G20 meeting left leaders feeling relieved that the meeting took place without a breakdown. Leaders were justifiably proud too of important steps forward they made including the launch of the new pandemics fund. But
Tag: Global health
Developing nations need to be self-reliant amid inequitable global health responses
With the outbreak of Monkeypox in non-endemic countries leading to a scramble for vaccines, global health advocates are again calling for equity to be prioritized in the international response. Equity was a top concern during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency health response. The World Health Organization (WHO) helped
Frugal innovation key to advancing UN’s global goal for education
Investment plan launched to accelerate vaccine delivery to poorer nations
A 2-month investment opportunity has been introduced to accelerate the delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to 92 low and middle-income economies through Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC). The US government already has contributed an initial of $2 billion to Gavi in support of COVAX and will contribute an additional $2 billion
Oxford jab may lead to blood clots: Study
Two research teams from Germany's Greifswald University and the Norway's University of Oslo claimed they have an explanation for the blood clots reported in people who received Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine. According to the research teams, Oxford-AstraZeneca's vaccine causes the body to produce antibodies - normally used to fight off infections or