Vital Signs: Reading Critical Developments in Global Health 20/07/2026 Mukesh Kapila Last week, one phrase — “self-reliance” — did more work in global health than any medicine, as global agencies continue operationalising donor retreats they can no longer disguise. The strategy’s real-world test is unfolding in eastern Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record is outrunning a struggling response. The institutions of global health spent […] Continue reading -> To Attract Funding for Air Pollution, Africa Needs to ‘Speak the Language of Finance’ 20/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Multilateral agencies and funders urged African nations at last week’s Africa Clean Air Forum to speak the language of finance to attract investment in improving the continent’s air quality. Air pollution is the second leading risk for death in Africa after malnutrition. Four African countries feature in the top 10 most polluted […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Talks Consider Two Opposing Models for Pathogen Sharing 17/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two largely opposing proposals for a pathogen access and benefit-sharing (PABS) system – the last outstanding piece of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement – were tabled during the seventh round of negotiations, which ended on Friday. Africa consolidated behind a “federated” model, while the European Union and its developed-country allies backed a “hybrid” […] Continue reading -> Unitaid’s Opaque Leadership Search Advances Amid Plunging Budgets, Calls for Reform 17/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen Unitaid is quietly searching for its next leader behind closed doors amidst growing demands for transparency. Whoever takes the helm of the market-shaping agency will inherit an organisation that faces acute financial shortfalls and mounting pressure for institutional reform. As Unitaid celebrates its 20th anniversary, severe cuts to the agency’s funding threaten to disrupt the […] Continue reading -> Greater Responsibility Requires Greater Leadership From Germany in Global Health 16/07/2026 Sascha van Beek Editor’s note: As the Global Fund Executive Director nomination process progresses behind closed, reports by Health Policy Watch and The Lancet have revealed a few of the names said to be shortlisted, including high-profile candidates from the United States and Botswana. Meanwhile a German contender was reportedly sidelined. In this article, Sascha van Beek, a […] Continue reading -> With Over 2000 Cases in Two Months, DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response 16/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two months after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo, the outbreak is “continuing to outpace the response” – and with 2,073 people infected and 796 dead, this is the fastest outbreak ever, World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Thursday. “Intense […] Continue reading -> In Venezuela, Earthquake Response is Shaped by Mistrust and Government Opacity 16/07/2026 Amanda Magnani In the days that followed the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, La Guaira, the worst-hit city, went silent. Any noise could be a sign of life, so people remained alert, listening carefully, even as entire communities took to the streets. “People took matters into their own hands and started looking for their friends […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
To Attract Funding for Air Pollution, Africa Needs to ‘Speak the Language of Finance’ 20/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Multilateral agencies and funders urged African nations at last week’s Africa Clean Air Forum to speak the language of finance to attract investment in improving the continent’s air quality. Air pollution is the second leading risk for death in Africa after malnutrition. Four African countries feature in the top 10 most polluted […] Continue reading -> Pandemic Talks Consider Two Opposing Models for Pathogen Sharing 17/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two largely opposing proposals for a pathogen access and benefit-sharing (PABS) system – the last outstanding piece of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement – were tabled during the seventh round of negotiations, which ended on Friday. Africa consolidated behind a “federated” model, while the European Union and its developed-country allies backed a “hybrid” […] Continue reading -> Unitaid’s Opaque Leadership Search Advances Amid Plunging Budgets, Calls for Reform 17/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen Unitaid is quietly searching for its next leader behind closed doors amidst growing demands for transparency. Whoever takes the helm of the market-shaping agency will inherit an organisation that faces acute financial shortfalls and mounting pressure for institutional reform. As Unitaid celebrates its 20th anniversary, severe cuts to the agency’s funding threaten to disrupt the […] Continue reading -> Greater Responsibility Requires Greater Leadership From Germany in Global Health 16/07/2026 Sascha van Beek Editor’s note: As the Global Fund Executive Director nomination process progresses behind closed, reports by Health Policy Watch and The Lancet have revealed a few of the names said to be shortlisted, including high-profile candidates from the United States and Botswana. Meanwhile a German contender was reportedly sidelined. In this article, Sascha van Beek, a […] Continue reading -> With Over 2000 Cases in Two Months, DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response 16/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two months after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo, the outbreak is “continuing to outpace the response” – and with 2,073 people infected and 796 dead, this is the fastest outbreak ever, World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Thursday. “Intense […] Continue reading -> In Venezuela, Earthquake Response is Shaped by Mistrust and Government Opacity 16/07/2026 Amanda Magnani In the days that followed the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, La Guaira, the worst-hit city, went silent. Any noise could be a sign of life, so people remained alert, listening carefully, even as entire communities took to the streets. “People took matters into their own hands and started looking for their friends […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Pandemic Talks Consider Two Opposing Models for Pathogen Sharing 17/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two largely opposing proposals for a pathogen access and benefit-sharing (PABS) system – the last outstanding piece of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement – were tabled during the seventh round of negotiations, which ended on Friday. Africa consolidated behind a “federated” model, while the European Union and its developed-country allies backed a “hybrid” […] Continue reading -> Unitaid’s Opaque Leadership Search Advances Amid Plunging Budgets, Calls for Reform 17/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen Unitaid is quietly searching for its next leader behind closed doors amidst growing demands for transparency. Whoever takes the helm of the market-shaping agency will inherit an organisation that faces acute financial shortfalls and mounting pressure for institutional reform. As Unitaid celebrates its 20th anniversary, severe cuts to the agency’s funding threaten to disrupt the […] Continue reading -> Greater Responsibility Requires Greater Leadership From Germany in Global Health 16/07/2026 Sascha van Beek Editor’s note: As the Global Fund Executive Director nomination process progresses behind closed, reports by Health Policy Watch and The Lancet have revealed a few of the names said to be shortlisted, including high-profile candidates from the United States and Botswana. Meanwhile a German contender was reportedly sidelined. In this article, Sascha van Beek, a […] Continue reading -> With Over 2000 Cases in Two Months, DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response 16/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two months after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo, the outbreak is “continuing to outpace the response” – and with 2,073 people infected and 796 dead, this is the fastest outbreak ever, World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Thursday. “Intense […] Continue reading -> In Venezuela, Earthquake Response is Shaped by Mistrust and Government Opacity 16/07/2026 Amanda Magnani In the days that followed the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, La Guaira, the worst-hit city, went silent. Any noise could be a sign of life, so people remained alert, listening carefully, even as entire communities took to the streets. “People took matters into their own hands and started looking for their friends […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Unitaid’s Opaque Leadership Search Advances Amid Plunging Budgets, Calls for Reform 17/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen Unitaid is quietly searching for its next leader behind closed doors amidst growing demands for transparency. Whoever takes the helm of the market-shaping agency will inherit an organisation that faces acute financial shortfalls and mounting pressure for institutional reform. As Unitaid celebrates its 20th anniversary, severe cuts to the agency’s funding threaten to disrupt the […] Continue reading -> Greater Responsibility Requires Greater Leadership From Germany in Global Health 16/07/2026 Sascha van Beek Editor’s note: As the Global Fund Executive Director nomination process progresses behind closed, reports by Health Policy Watch and The Lancet have revealed a few of the names said to be shortlisted, including high-profile candidates from the United States and Botswana. Meanwhile a German contender was reportedly sidelined. In this article, Sascha van Beek, a […] Continue reading -> With Over 2000 Cases in Two Months, DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response 16/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two months after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo, the outbreak is “continuing to outpace the response” – and with 2,073 people infected and 796 dead, this is the fastest outbreak ever, World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Thursday. “Intense […] Continue reading -> In Venezuela, Earthquake Response is Shaped by Mistrust and Government Opacity 16/07/2026 Amanda Magnani In the days that followed the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, La Guaira, the worst-hit city, went silent. Any noise could be a sign of life, so people remained alert, listening carefully, even as entire communities took to the streets. “People took matters into their own hands and started looking for their friends […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Greater Responsibility Requires Greater Leadership From Germany in Global Health 16/07/2026 Sascha van Beek Editor’s note: As the Global Fund Executive Director nomination process progresses behind closed, reports by Health Policy Watch and The Lancet have revealed a few of the names said to be shortlisted, including high-profile candidates from the United States and Botswana. Meanwhile a German contender was reportedly sidelined. In this article, Sascha van Beek, a […] Continue reading -> With Over 2000 Cases in Two Months, DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response 16/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two months after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo, the outbreak is “continuing to outpace the response” – and with 2,073 people infected and 796 dead, this is the fastest outbreak ever, World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Thursday. “Intense […] Continue reading -> In Venezuela, Earthquake Response is Shaped by Mistrust and Government Opacity 16/07/2026 Amanda Magnani In the days that followed the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, La Guaira, the worst-hit city, went silent. Any noise could be a sign of life, so people remained alert, listening carefully, even as entire communities took to the streets. “People took matters into their own hands and started looking for their friends […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
With Over 2000 Cases in Two Months, DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response 16/07/2026 Kerry Cullinan Two months after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo, the outbreak is “continuing to outpace the response” – and with 2,073 people infected and 796 dead, this is the fastest outbreak ever, World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Thursday. “Intense […] Continue reading -> In Venezuela, Earthquake Response is Shaped by Mistrust and Government Opacity 16/07/2026 Amanda Magnani In the days that followed the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, La Guaira, the worst-hit city, went silent. Any noise could be a sign of life, so people remained alert, listening carefully, even as entire communities took to the streets. “People took matters into their own hands and started looking for their friends […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
In Venezuela, Earthquake Response is Shaped by Mistrust and Government Opacity 16/07/2026 Amanda Magnani In the days that followed the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, La Guaira, the worst-hit city, went silent. Any noise could be a sign of life, so people remained alert, listening carefully, even as entire communities took to the streets. “People took matters into their own hands and started looking for their friends […] Continue reading -> Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Global Reduction in Unvaccinated Children, But Impact of Funding Shortage Is Yet to Hit 15/07/2026 Disha Shetty Nearly 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine in 2025, while around one-third of girls globally received at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer. This is according to the annual World Health Organization (WHO)-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization […] Continue reading -> Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
Africa Clean Air Forum Banks On Continental Shift to Address Pollution 15/07/2026 Chetan Bhattacharji PRETORIA, South Africa – Participants from 47 African nations are meeting at the Africa Clean Air Forum this week as part of a continental drive to address the air pollution health crisis. The forum, convened by the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), is in its fourth year, and this is the first time it is being […] Continue reading -> As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts
As Artificial Intelligence Drives Health Innovations, UN Agencies Launch Joint Strategic Guidelines 14/07/2026 Felix Sassmannshausen As artificial intelligence drives rapid health innovations, global guardrails, equitable data, and local capacity are needed to ensure equitable progress. To address this, a landmark framework launched by three United Nations agencies lays out a strategic roadmap for innovators. Meanwhile, health leaders emphasise that lower-income regions must become co-creators of future innovations. New guidelines for […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older posts