Activists demand better scrutiny of Israeli occupation’s impact on health of Palestinians
The recently concluded 76th World Health Assembly discussed health conditions in Palestine, which are continuously deteriorating because of the Israeli occupation. Activists suggested that WHO should utilize its documentation of attacks against civilians, healthcare facilities, and humanitarian actors to make serious referrals to the International Criminal Court
Food for thought: The UN Decade of Action on Nutrition at the WHO
The WHO Executive Board is evaluating progress on the Decade of Action on Nutrition 2016-2025 as the world struggles with rising levels of hunger and malnutrition
Private monopolies hinder progress on public health: intellectual property at the 75th World Health Assembly
Obstruction by pharmaceutical companies from the Global North and misuse of monopoly privileges continue to slow down research into new vaccines and medicines, with disastrous effects for people’s health in the Global South. Discussions at the 75th World Health Assembly did little to address this
World Health Assembly falls short of insulating food and alcohol plans from commercial interests
Without stronger action to counter the influence of transnational alcohol and food companies, industry-propelled health harm will continue to persist
Access to insulin: A tale of 100 years of disparity
A century after the discovery of insulin, quality-assured access remains hindered by high prices. The WHO resolution for transparency in pricing of insulin aims at dealing with Big Pharma market monopoly
World Health Assembly 74: One year into the pandemic
One year into the pandemic, the World Health Assembly is holding its annual meeting. The continued financial challenges loomed over delegates as they discussed the possibility of a Pandemic Treaty, local production of medicines, and WHO’s COVID-19 response
As World Health Assembly starts, solidarity is missing from the agenda
The 74th World Health Assembly that began on Monday will have to deal with a host of challenges at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the stark inequalities in every aspect of health across the globe