In a week that started with a terrible attack on the Jewish community in Bondi and with ramifications nationally and globally – there is a need more than ever to lean on, strengthen and protect community. As we mourn each individual who needlessly lost their lives, it is communities which will carry their families through […]
Geneva, 14 May 2020 – As governments, international organisations, pharmaceutical industry, academia and others focus their efforts on the COVID-19 coronavirus, it is clear that this global pandemic needs a global response. It is both a public health need and a moral duty to ensure that this response is grounded in solidarity to ensure that the […]
Global Fund COVID-19 Situation Report – 8 May 2020 Global cases: 3,679,499 confirmed. Global deaths: 254,199 confirmed. Countries, areas or territories with cases: 215 (as of 8 May, WHO). On 4 May governments and organisations pledged €7.4 billion as part of the Coronavirus Global Response pledging marathon led by the European Commission, which runs until 23 May, to develop and […]
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has urgently made US$ 40 million available to UNICEF to secure personal protective equipment (PPE), diagnostic tests and other vital supplies on behalf of 58 low and lower middle-income countries as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, Gavi has made up to US$ 200 million available to help countries […]
The wide and significant media coverage of the joint statement that was made by 22 of Australia’s WHO Collaborating Centres, in response to USA defunding WHO. Croakey How an “unconscionable” act by Trump created a chorus of support for the World Health Organization The WHO is only as strong as the leadership and commitment of […]
WHO Collaborating Centres Respond to Trump 22 Australian global health experts respond to USA defunding WHO ***16 April 2020, made on behalf of signatories following this statement*** The coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic is a huge threat to public health. This is predominantly because the virus knows no geographic or political boundaries, its mode and rapidity of […]
