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World Health Organization: WHO continues to urge China to share data five years after COVID-19

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The World Health Organization (WHO) this week reflected on COVID-19, and ongoing efforts to understand the disease, five years after its emergence.

World Health Organization: Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have pushed the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with catastrophic effect on Palestinians’ access to health and medical care, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday.

World Health Organization: Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital, is now out of service, putting the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday.

World Health Organization: Health needs in Syria worsen amid winter conditions

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Health challenges in northwest Syria have escalated due to harsh winter conditions, exacerbating the vulnerability of displaced populations, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)-led Health Cluster reported on Friday.

World Health Organization: Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In a message commemorating Friday’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all.

World Health Organization: Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched a $56.4 million flash appeal to address urgent health needs in Syria, where years of conflict have cripped the healthcare system.

World Health Organization: Yemen bears world’s highest cholera burden, deepening humanitarian crisis

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Yemen has reported the highest global burden of cholera, with nearly 250,000 suspected cases and 861 associated deaths as of 1 December, accounting for 35 per cent of worldwide cholera cases and 18 per cent of related deaths this year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

CNNTD Newsletter: CNNTD Holiday Message 2024/Message de Noël du RCMTN 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:14:36 -0500

CNNTD Holiday Message 2024/Message de Noël du RCMTN 2024

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December 20, 2024 / Décembre 20, 2024

Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases Update /
Mise à jour du Réseau Canadien pour les
Maladies Tropicales Négligées

Dear Friends, Members and Colleagues,

2024 has been a busy year for the Canadian Network for NTDs! To find out what we’ve been up to, please check out our 2024 Year in Review video here. As we reflect on this year, we remain grateful for our members’ steadfast interest and commitment to advancing NTD prevention and treatment in Canada and globally. We are grateful to all the members of our Steering Committee who meet regularly to guide our direction and we thank Uniting to Combat NTDs for their continued support.

As we look to 2025, we count on your continued engagement and enthusiasm as we join Canada in welcoming other G7 and observer countries to come together to address critical challenges affecting the world today. Throughout next year, we will be working in partnership to advocate for sustained commitments, contributions, and collaboration for neglected tropical diseases, ensuring that these remain strong and unified within Canada and across the G7. We will continue to engage our leaders here in Canada in meaningful dialogue on financing NTD elimination strategies, measuring impact and celebrating the outcomes of NTD investments. At a time when so much is in flux, we need to stay the course and ensure we deliver on the WHO NTD Roadmap goals to improve health and wellbeing for millions of people around the world.

In January, keep your eye out for updates from the Canadian Network to find out more about how you can advance NTD prevention and treatment in 2025. On behalf of the Canadian Network for NTDs team, I wish you and your family a safe, restful and healthy holiday season, and a very happy New Year!

Alison Krentel, PhD
Chair of the Canadian Network for NTDs
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Chers amis, membres et collègues,

2024 a été une année bien remplie pour le Réseau canadien pour les MTN! Pour savoir ce que nous avons fait, veuillez regarder notre vidéo 2024 Year in Review ici. Alors que nous réfléchissons à cette année, nous restons reconnaissants de l'intérêt et de l'engagement constants de nos membres pour faire progresser la prévention et le traitement des MTN au Canada et dans le monde. Nous sommes reconnaissants à tous les membres de notre comité directeur qui se réunissent régulièrement pour guider notre orientation et nous remercions Uniting to Combat NTDs pour son soutien continu.

À l'horizon 2025, nous comptons sur votre engagement et votre enthousiasme continus pour rejoindre le Canada et accueillir les autres pays du G7 et les pays observateurs afin qu'ils s'unissent pour relever les défis cruciaux qui affectent le monde d'aujourd'hui. Tout au long de l'année prochaine, nous travaillerons en partenariat pour plaider en faveur d'engagements, de contributions et de collaborations durables en faveur des maladies tropicales négligées, en veillant à ce qu'elles restent fortes et unifiées au sein du Canada et dans l'ensemble du G7. Nous continuerons à engager nos dirigeants, ici au Canada, dans un dialogue constructif sur le financement des stratégies d'élimination des MTN, la mesure de l'impact et la célébration des résultats des investissements dans les MTN. À une époque où tant de choses changent, nous devons maintenir le cap et veiller à atteindre les objectifs de la feuille de route de l'OMS pour les MTN afin d'améliorer la santé et le bien-être de millions de personnes dans le monde.

En janvier, surveillez les mises à jour du Réseau canadien pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont vous pouvez faire progresser la prévention et le traitement des MTN en 2025. Au nom de l'équipe du Réseau canadien pour les MTN, je vous souhaite, à vous et à votre famille, des fêtes de fin d'année sereines, reposantes et saines, ainsi qu'une très bonne année!

Alison Krentel, PhD
Présidente du Réseau canadien pour les MTN

Sustaining Momentum: Canadian Partnerships for Global NTD Integration Webinar Recording / Maintenir le Momentum: Enregistrement du webinaire sur les partenariats canadiens pour l'intégration des MTN à l'échelle mondiale

In case you missed it, here is a recording of our all-members webinar earlier this month on Canadian Partnerships for Global NTD Integration.

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Au cas où vous l'auriez manqué, voici l'enregistrement de notre webinaire destiné à tous les membres, qui s'est tenu au début du mois sur le thème des partenariats canadiens pour l'intégration des MTN à l'échelle mondiale.

African and European research partnership on infectious diseases Call for Proposals / Partenariat de recherche africain et européen sur les maladies infectieuses Appel à propositions

The Global Health EDCTP3 Work Programme 2025 has been published, and includes new calls for proposals on research and innovations for NTDs among other infectious diseases. To learn more and to apply, please visit this link: Global Health EDCTP3 Work Programme 2025 is published - Global Health EDCTP3 JU

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Le programme de travail EDCTP3 2025 pour la santé mondiale a été publié et comprend de nouveaux appels à propositions sur la recherche et les innovations pour les MTN et d'autres maladies infectieuses. Pour en savoir plus et poser votre candidature, veuillez consulter ce lien: Global Health EDCTP3 Work Programme 2025 is published - Global Health EDCTP3 JU

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Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:27:58 -0500

ƽ��岻�� Perspectives on Global Health: November-December Issue

Dec 19, 2024

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NEWSLETTER

Welcome to Our November-December Newsletter!

In honor of World AIDS Day (Dec 1), this edition focuses on critical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

Highlights of this Issue:

Article from a medical student in Gaza
Organizations Working on HIV/AIDS
Academic Research on HIV/AIDS
A call on submissions

Thank you for being part of our community. Enjoy the read!

Selected Articles from this Month

Medical Students in Gaza Need Resources and International Solidarity

"Despite everything, I have not given up and I will never give up. There is a dream waiting for me; there are people who need help; there are lives that need to be saved. I am walking towards my dream, while trying to do good everywhere."
- Author: Nermeen Ziyad, a third year medical student currently located in Khan Yunis, Gaza.

Beyond Borders: Lessons in Surgery and
Humanity from Kigali

“This experience dispelled any assumptions I’d held about what ‘good surgery’ required –– it wasn’t about having fancy technology and resources, but about skilled hands, teamwork, and humanity in the most challenging circumstances.”
- Author: Kacylia Roy Proulx, a third-year medical student at ƽ��岻�� and a Global Health Programs Travel Award Recipient.

A Young Woman in Florida: Experiencing
Health Inequity First-Hand

“Simply put, abortion bans are bans on healthcare. It is not a procedure that should be politicized, criminalized, or demonized.”
- Author: Liliana Sisto, a Bachelor of Science in Ecological Determinants of Health at ƽ��岻��.

Capitalizing on Illness and Unequal Partnerships: A Reflection on Academic Global Health

"Reflecting on my year in the Global Health program at McMaster University, I grapple with how the field of academic global health often undermines its goals of equity and justice by prioritizing the interests of global North institutions over the needs of the global South communities it seeks to serve."
- Author: Jordyn Burnett, a Global Health master’s student.

Mission in Motion

Get ready to be inspired! In this dynamic section, we spotlight global health organizations that are making waves and driving real change around the world. Each month, we showcase their innovative strategies and impactful initiatives as they tackle pressing health challenges and champion equity.

We shine a spotlight on organizations spreading awareness about the status of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and encourage progress in prevention, treatment and care around the world. Let’s celebrate their dedication and commitment as we highlight their vital contributions to research, advocacy, and awareness.

AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa

https://arasa.info/

AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA): Operating in southern Africa, ARASA mobilizes civil society to promote a human rights-based response to HIV, ensuring that affected individuals receive equitable treatment and support.

India HIV/AIDS Alliance

Image: https://allianceindia.org/

India HIV/AIDS Alliance: India HIV/AIDS Alliance works with grassroots groups across the country to support marginalized populations, including sex workers, men who have sex with men, and transgender people. Their focus is on HIV prevention, treatment, and human rights advocacy.

In the News

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Myths and Facts about HIV

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Check out this thread to understand popular HIV myths and fact! Here is one:

Myth #1: HIV is the same as AIDS.
Fact #1: HIV is not the same with AIDs, but the virus that can lead to AIDS Not everyone with HIV will develop AIDS; with proper treatment, many people live long, healthy lives.

This year's World AIDS Day Theme: Take the Rights Path

Image: https://www.aidshealth.org/

"This World AIDS Day, we call on countries to keep human rights central in the HIV response. Marginalization, criminalization and discrimination against key populations has fuelled HIV transmission and cost lives. By protecting everyone’s right to health, we can prevent new infections and achieve an AIDS-free generation." - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

New in Global Health Academic Literature

When Pandemics Collide: Actionable Lessons in HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care During the Era of COVID-19
By: Olatosi B, Patel RC, Li X.

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This article explores the compounded challenges of managing HIV in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines how the global health response to COVID-19 disrupted HIV prevention, treatment, and care services, particularly in low-resource settings. The authors highlight lessons learned from these intersecting health crises and propose actionable strategies to strengthen the resilience of HIV programs amidst future pandemics.

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Fostering citizen-engaged HIV implementation science
By: Tan BXH, Chong SY, Ho DWS, Wee YX, Jamal MH, Tan RKJ. et al

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This paper discusses the importance of involving citizens in HIV implementation science to enhance the effectiveness of interventions. The authors argue that citizen engagement can improve the design, delivery, and evaluation of HIV programs by ensuring they are more community-centered and responsive to local needs. The study calls for a shift towards more inclusive, participatory research approaches to strengthen HIV care and prevention efforts.

Read Now

Opportunities in Global Health

PEGASUS Institute - Emerging Leaders Network

PEGASUS Institute is a registered charity that works on Peace, Global Health, And Sustainability. PEGASUS is an acronym built from the first letters of our main themes: PEace, Global health and SUStainability. Formed as a successor to the PEGASUS conference held in 2020, Emerging Leaders Network as part of the PEGASUS Institute intends to provide a platform to the next generation of leaders in the field of Peace, Global Health and Sustainability.

Come be a part of this amazing network of people, and increase your visibility as well as get the platform to cultivate ideas and work on projects.

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Global Health Now: Global Health NOW: Measles’ Enduring Grip in the DRC; Persistent Threats to Pakistan’s Vaccination Efforts; and a We Are What Diverts Us

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:42:26 -0500

Global Health NOW: Measles’ Enduring Grip in the DRC; Persistent Threats to Pakistan’s Vaccination Efforts; and a We Are What Diverts Us

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Measles’ Enduring Grip in the DRC

In the DRC, many parents worry about their children contracting measles—but find themselves powerless to protect them, with vaccines and treatment options all too often out of reach.

Relentless threat: 311,000+ cases and 6,000 deaths were reported in the DRC last year. This year, ~97,000 cases have been logged; but the disease has become more lethal, killing 2,100+.

For ~4.5 million malnourished Congolese children, measles can be even more dangerous.

And vaccine coverage is low: Only 52% of children in the DRC are vaccinated, with as little as 13% coverage in some remote regions.

Key obstacles: Logistics and infrastructure. Vaccines are difficult to distribute in the DRC due to the country’s vast size, poor roads, and unreliable refrigeration.

Future solutions: Rapid diagnostic tests and vaccine patches may improve prevention efforts in the future.

Bigger picture: Measles cases globally rose by 20% in 2023, reaching 10.3 million cases and 107,000+ deaths, according to the WHO.

The New York Times (gift link)

GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES

EDITOR’S NOTE

See You Next Year!

This is the last GHN of 2024.

Thanks to all our readers who support our work in so many ways—from opening the newsletter each morning to reading our exclusive reporting, sending tips and feedback, and contributing to our crowdfunding campaign. We appreciate you!

We’ll be back on Monday, January 6, with more news! — Annalies

The Latest

One-Liners

A viral illness dubbed "Dinga Dinga" is affecting women and girls in Uganda's Bundibugyo district; there have been reports of ~300 cases of the mysterious illness, which causes shaking, fever, and weakness. The Economic Times

Microplastics in the air could be linked to colon and lung cancer, and may be contributing to infertility, finds a new review of published research in Environmental Science & Technology. The Washington Post (gift article)

U.S. life expectancy has risen closer to pre-pandemic levels as deaths from COVID-19 and drug overdoses decline, per new data from the CDC; life expectancy increased ~1 year to 78.4 years in 2023. CNN

A state of emergency for bird flu has been declared by California Governor Gavin Newsom, as 300+ herds in the state have tested positive for the virus in the last 30 days alone; meanwhile, the first severe case of human bird flu has been reported in Louisiana. NPR

GHN’s BEST OF 2024: STAFF PICKS

A man takes rest from selling water bottles on a hot afternoon near India Gate in Delhi. Cheena Kapoor

Jackie's Picks

I’m a contributing editor with GHN, reviewing stories and summaries in the morning production process to include in the newsletter. I wrote some of the very first summaries for GHN way back in 2014. What a difference ten years—and 50,000+ subscribers—makes! —Jackie Powder, contributing editor

Best GHN Exclusive

India roasted in spring and summer as record-breaking temperatures soared to 126°F, forcing impoverished residents into heat poverty. Independent journalist Cheena Kapoor describes a Delhi family of five who took on debt to buy an air conditioner so the children wouldn’t miss school because of heat-related sicknesses. Meanwhile, outside, air conditioners expelled hot air, exacerbating the “urban heat island” effect in Delhi, which is dominated by concrete, steel, and asphalt. ‘Heat Poverty’: A Growing Threat in India

Best News Article

ProPublica reporters Annie Waldman, Maya Miller, Duaa Eldeib, and Max Blau interviewed more than 500 therapists to explore an aspect of the U.S. mental health crisis: therapists opting out of health insurance networks in droves. The providers described insurers urging them to reduce treatment for high-risk—and more costly—patients, and withholding reimbursements. The result is a severe shortage of therapists who accept insurance and a lack of access to care for people with mental illness—even if they are insured. Why I Left the Network – ProPublica

Best Commentary

POLIO

Persistent Threats to Pakistan’s Vaccination Efforts

The bombing attack in northwest Pakistan that killed three police officers assigned to protect polio vaccine workers was just the latest in a long history of violence seeking to undermine the country’s vaccination efforts, reports the AP.

The bombing came a day after gunmen opened fire on police escorting polio workers in the city of Karak, killing one police officer and injuring a health worker.

The violence has escalated as Pakistan launches its final nationwide polio vaccination campaign for 2024 in an effort to reach ~45 million children.

Adding to obstacles: Health officials have postponed the vaccination drive in the country’s southwest Balochistan province after health workers there boycotted participation to oppose hospital privatization, reports ABC News.

Ongoing hostility: 200+ polio workers and police assigned to protect them have been killed since the 1990s, as militants claim the campaigns are a Western conspiracy.

Other subversion tactics include falsifying vaccination records, explained WHO epidemiologist Zubair Mufti Wadood in a Q&A with Global Citizen.

Bigger picture: Pakistan has reported 63 polio cases this year. It and neighboring Afghanistan remain the only two countries where polio has not been eradicated.

GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES

HEALTH SYSTEMS

Sierra Leone’s Surgical Advance

People who need surgery in Sierra Leone, which has one of the world’s least developed health care systems, often must seek treatment abroad, with NGOs helping to cover costs.

But now, a new state-of-the art hospital has opened in Freetown, with support from Japan, offering surgical procedures and specialty care.

The hospital is also training local medical personnel. “Every operation that takes place is another chance to train and maintain surgical knowledge within Sierra Leone,” writes Jody Ray.

An ongoing challenge: The country still has only one pediatric surgeon and fewer than 10 anesthesiologists—for a population of 8.6 million.

The Telegraph

ALMOST FRIDAY DIVERSION

Norbert, the beloved cat of GHN staffer Morgan Coulson, representing his species well.

Driven to Distraction

Some say you are what you eat, but at GHN, we are what diverts us.

Weekly diversions are perhaps the clearest lens onto what makes us click, other than global health news. And after an audit of the year, it’s clear: We can’t resist an animal story.

So much so that at one point, it was suggested that we—gasp!—put a moratorium on cat content. Norbert (pictured) has thoughts. Readers: What do you all think?

Our animal instinct led us to:

A prize-winning bear “thicker than a bowl of oatmeal”—and also people in bear costumes robbing cars.

This champion poodle styled as a trotting topiary came to much acclaim (“perfection!”)—and this dog that had his record-breaking age retracted (We blame the owners.)

Moo Deng (duh) and the pygmy hippo nemesis that came for her crown.

Our favorite cat-egory: Felines. We learned about the first-ever cat memes, were horrified by past crimes committed against cats, and had FOMO on a parade that tore through Minneapolis demanding to see cats.

QUICK HITS

Europe says flu, RSV on the rise and affecting health systems – CIDRAP

Syphilis microbe circulated in the Americas thousands of years before European contact – Science

Unified approach could improve nature, climate and health all at once – New Scientist Thanks for the tip, Cecilia Meisner!

Cheap, smart and efficient: how giant rats are transforming the fight against TB – The Guardian

Issue No. 2833

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Global Health Programs aggregator

World Health Organization: WHO continues to urge China to share data five years after COVID-19

World Health Organization: Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’

World Health Organization: Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid

World Health Organization: Health needs in Syria worsen amid winter conditions

World Health Organization: Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief

World Health Organization: Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs

World Health Organization: Yemen bears world’s highest cholera burden, deepening humanitarian crisis

CNNTD Newsletter: CNNTD Holiday Message 2024/Message de Noël du RCMTN 2024

Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases Update / Mise à jour du Réseau Canadien pour les Maladies Tropicales Négligées

ƽ���岻�� Perspectives Blog newsletter: ƽ���岻�� Perspectives on Global Health: November-December Issue

A Young Woman in Florida: Experiencing Health Inequity First-Hand

Capitalizing on Illness and Unequal Partnerships: A Reflection on Academic Global Health

Global Health Now: Global Health NOW: Measles’ Enduring Grip in the DRC; Persistent Threats to Pakistan’s Vaccination Efforts; and a We Are What Diverts Us

Measles’ Enduring Grip in the DRC

GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES

EDITOR’S NOTE

See You Next Year!

The Latest

One-Liners

GHN’s BEST OF 2024: STAFF PICKS

Jackie's Picks

Best GHN Exclusive

Best News Article

Best Commentary

POLIO

Persistent Threats to Pakistan’s Vaccination Efforts

GLOBAL HEALTH VOICES

HEALTH SYSTEMS

Sierra Leone’s Surgical Advance

ALMOST FRIDAY DIVERSION

Driven to Distraction

QUICK HITS

Issue No. 2833

Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases Update /
Mise à jour du Réseau Canadien pour les
Maladies Tropicales Négligées

ƽ��岻�� Perspectives Blog newsletter: ƽ��岻�� Perspectives on Global Health: November-December Issue

A Young Woman in Florida: Experiencing
Health Inequity First-Hand