By Ojoma Akor The Coalition of Community Networks and Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria have expressed deep concern about the recommendation contained in the UN80 Initiative to “sunset UNAIDS by the end of 2026” as part of a broader restructuring of the United Nations system. The coalition in a statement Monday said it views the…
regions between 2019 and 2025 through embedding hypertension treatment services in its essential health service package and strengthening screening and follow-up care. The Philippines has effectively incorporated the WHO’s HEARTS technical package into community-level services nationwide. South Korea has integrated health reforms, including low costs for anti-hypertensive medications and limiting patient fees, which have resulted in…
By Ojoma Akor World leaders have pledged support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, leading to a total of more than US$ 9 billion secured against a targeted US$ 11.9 billion budget for its next five-year strategic period from 2026 to 2030 (Gavi 6.0). A statement from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance said they made the…
By Health & Science Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new publication, and calls on governments to urgently ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs and e-cigarettes, to protect youth from addiction and disease. A statement from the organization said Flavours like menthol, bubble gum and…
