Global Health

Genomic surveillance strategies: WHO’s step-by-step guide

Genomic surveillance strategies: WHO’s step-by-step guide

In September 2023 WHO shared Considerations for developing a national genomic surveillance strategy or action plan for pathogens with pandemic and epidemic potential to support countries in the development of genomic surveillance strategies. This publication seeks to...

“A New Species of Trouble”: pandemic preparation in Africa

“A New Species of Trouble”: pandemic preparation in Africa

In September 2023 the Pandemic Centre at Brown University School of Public Health shared a publication that emphasises the importance of “identification, attribution, and consequence management” of pathogen releases in Africa. The report offers a “roadmap” for the...

Tuberculosis goals: leaders reaffirm “collective commitment”

Tuberculosis goals: leaders reaffirm “collective commitment”

At the United Nations General Assembly high-level meeting on tuberculosis world leaders approved a political declaration “reaffirming their collective commitment” to end the infectious disease by 2030. In a move recognised by WHO, Member States committed to “urgently...

UK government announces health security package at UNGA

UK government announces health security package at UNGA

The UK’s International Development Minister Andrew Mitchell and Health Minister Will Quince announced investments in “ground-breaking research and development” at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78th session in September 2023. The government describes these...

WHO “welcomes” UNGA landmark pandemic declaration

WHO “welcomes” UNGA landmark pandemic declaration

At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78th session in September 2023 a “landmark declaration” was adopted on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. This was the General Assembly’s first ever high-level meeting on the subject, which WHO welcomed....

Report: how can the EU improve its vaccine industry appeal?

Report: how can the EU improve its vaccine industry appeal?

A study carried out by Charles River Associates (CRA) for Vaccines Europe (VE) in June 2023 investigates the state of the vaccines industry in the European Union (EU). The goal of the study was to “identify the factors affecting vaccine investment” throughout the...

WHO urges health commitment at 78th UN General Assembly

WHO urges health commitment at 78th UN General Assembly

Next week, from 18th to 26th September 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will take place in New York and virtually. This is the 78th event of this kind at a time described by the UN as defined by “unprecedented setbacks on global progress”. WHO has...