WHO pandemic agreement within striking distance – POLITICO
Still to be signed off on is contentious language governing the sharing of technology for pandemic-related products such…
Global health
Global health chiefs urge EU to step up amid US funding cuts – POLITICO
The Global Fund says it has contributed to cutting the combined death rate from AIDS, TB and malaria…
Nearly 3M HIV deaths due to foreign aid cuts, study forecasts – POLITICO
Over 10 million more people could be infected with HIV and nearly 3 million people could die by…
Hungary floats WHO withdrawal after Trump and Milei exits – POLITICO
“We may come to the conclusion that we do not have to do it, we may come to…
Bird flu poses growing pandemic threat as virus evolves – POLITICO
However, viruses that had acquired characteristics for spillover to humans were not only the highly pathogenic viruses, but…
Working toward a sustainable future while protecting patient care – POLITICO
PFAS is a broad non-specific term relating to thousands of molecules. Not all PFAS present the same risks…
Trump floats reversing decision to leave WHO – POLITICO
United States President Donald Trump late Saturday said he may consider rejoining the World Health Organization — days…
Italy’s far-right League party backs Trump’s WHO exit – POLITICO
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has proposed a law to follow Donald Trump’s withdrawal…
WHO freezes hiring, restricts travel after US withdrawal – POLITICO
The World Health Organization is freezing recruitment and slashing travel in response to the withdrawal of the U.S.,…
France reports first case of new mpox variant – POLITICO
Mpox clade Ib first emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a subtype of clade I,…
WHO chief at Yemen airport during deadly Israeli air strike – POLITICO
“The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were —…
Why Europe’s health policies must prioritize chronic kidney disease – POLITICO
CKD’s extensive impact CKD involves the gradual loss of kidney function, which disrupts the body’s critical systems. It…
Resetting Europe’s Innovation Compass – POLITICO
As other regions ramp up their investments and streamline regulatory frameworks, Europe cannot afford to become a secondary…
UK cases of deadly new mpox variant rise to 4 – POLITICO
The United Kingdom today reported an additional case of the new variant of mpox, an infectious viral disease…
Slovak health minister quits over government ‘support’ for anti-vaxxer’s Covid report – POLITICO
Shortly after his re-election last year, Prime Minister Robert Fico backed the initiative by the far-right Slovak National…