Swiss authorities reserve "millions" of doses of novel protein treatment to combat Covid-19
There’s ‘no evidence’ of foodborne transmission of Covid-19, says WHO
EU orphan drug regulations haven’t “failed” but reforms needed, says European rare disease advocacy group
Last week, a report published in The BMJ slammed European drug regulations for allowing biopharmaceuticals to reap "billions" in profits on new drugs for rare diseases, but failing to incentivize sufficient R&D into new cures and treatments. A leading patient advocacy group, however, says that while the regulations may be in need of reform, they have helped advance treatments for many debilitating and deadly rare diseases.
Enhancing public-private partnerships – it won't be an “easy walk in the park”
Hepatitis B incidence in children falls under 1%, reaching 2020 target
A black spring
At the peak of Europe’s Covid-19 crisis, the SOS Mediterranee boat crowded with some 180 migrants plucked from the sea in distress, moved from port to port across Italy and Malta as it was refused permission to disembark. Unlike the voyages of expensive cruise ships, caught offshore in the crosshairs of the Covid-19 crisis, no one noticed.
Geneva-based civil defence association used as tool of Russian interests - says RTS report
One in 10 European schools lack basic hand-washing facilities - adding to Covid-19 risks as schools reopen
Can new leadership fix the World Trade Organization's existential crisis?
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Critics say WHO's stance on "airborne" Covid-19 misses the mark
More and more scientists believe that Covid-19 can be transmitted by an infected person's breath or speech, emitting tiny airborne virus particles that can travel meters. WHO now admits this can happen but is downplaying the risks.
Big pharma’s bold plan to bring four new antibiotics to the table by 2030
Conquering deforestation with a pocket knife
Can smarter subsidies curb an unhealthy appetite for fishing?
WHO receives major bailout from Germany & declares end to Ebola epidemic in eastern DRC
A paradigm shift is needed to improve diets and food system resilience
Economic recovery from Covid-19 - Lessons from South Africa
The world wasn't ready for coronavirus - Will it be ready for climate change?
Smart public health approaches save more lives and money than herd immunity
Switzerland calls to support WHO «more than ever»
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres regretted the lack of international unity and called countries to follow recommendations of the WHO
Keeping the body ticking and the mind alive during the pandemic
Covid-19 vaccines for the world - can we do it, and how?
International cooperation - does politics always get in the way?
