A perfect storm of vulnerabilities Recent outbreaks of diseases like the Marburg virus, Mpox, and the latest strain of avian influenza (H5N1) have highlighted the world’s vulnerability to pandemics. In 2024 alone, there have already been 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases, each exposing cracks
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40+ Olympic athletes test positive With Europe experiencing a new wave of Covid-19 cases this summer, a new study by WHO/Europe has underscored the crucial role of vaccines in combating the pandemic. Published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the study reveals that Covid-19 vaccines have significantly reduced deaths across the European region, saving over 1.6 […]
As Last Plane Returns From Overseas Parking The Cathay Group commemorated the culmination of an extraordinary endeavour in its 77-year history as it welcomed back its last aircraft from long-term overseas parking on June 11, 2024. The return signified the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in the carrier’s rebuild journey. The pinnacle of this achievement […]
Geneva Meet Ends On June 1, 2024 World Health Assembly (WHA) delegates, recognising the urgent need to address global health security, gathered in Geneva on May 28, 2024. The central focus of their discussions was the imperative to finalise a pandemic agreement and strengthen the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), both of which have gained […]
Ahead Of 77th World Health Assembly As the world grapples with the ongoing repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments worldwide have united to advance a proposed pandemic agreement. With the 77th World Health Assembly on the horizon, slated to commence on May 27, 2024, nations convened at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva […]
Aligned With Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations General Assembly, in its commitment to global sustainability, convened a thematic event on April 16, 2024, as part of a significant global initiative. The event, focusing on tourism and its pivotal role in advancing sustainable development and resilience worldwide, underscores the collective effort needed for a