At World Health Assembly, countries agree on efforts to boost pandemic preparedness

At World Health Assembly, countries agree on efforts to boost pandemic preparedness

Member countries of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), on the final day of the seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, adopted important amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR), including defining a “pandemic emergency” as well as pledging improved access to medical products and financing. These steps will help ensure comprehensive, robust systems are in place…

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Reclaiming the Narrative in African Philanthropy: A Community-Based Organization’s Perspective

Reclaiming the Narrative in African Philanthropy: A Community-Based Organization’s Perspective

Reclaiming the narrative in African philanthropy is not just about changing perceptions; it is about shifting power and fostering a more inclusive and equitable approach to development. Credit: Shutterstock Opinion by Tafadzwa Munyaka (new york) Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, May 28 (IPS) – In recent years, the African philanthropy landscape has…

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