Snake Language: “Up to 78% Effective” May Mean 99 Died and 1 Got 78% Better
When an article states that something is “up to 78% effective,” it might seem like a clear and definitive statement. However, this phrase is part...
Here Come the Human Bird Flu (H5N1) Vaccines?
The recent outbreaks of avian influenza A(H5N1) have sparked widespread concern, echoing memories of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some claims about bird flu may seem...
Why we Need the World Pandemic Fund
The World Pandemic Fund is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing financial support to countries that are most vulnerable during health emergencies. Here’s a breakdown...
The Importance of Supply Chain Integration During Health Crises
Supply chain integration is crucial for ensuring the efficient distribution of treatments and cures, particularly during health crises. By improving forecasting, transportation, storage, and stock...
Ensure Equitable Access to Medical Countermeasures (MCMs)
With a real-time global health data-sharing system in place, we will be able to quickly understand what is working best and to implement those best...
Global Clinical Trial Networks Will Improve the Odds of Beating Diseases
Strengthening global clinical trial networks is crucial for accelerating disease cure development and testing. These networks play a pivotal role in facilitating collaboration among researchers,...
Global Health Security Partnerships Allow Cooperation Between Governments
Global Health Security Partnerships are critical for enhancing the capacity of countries to prevent, detect, and respond to health security threats. These partnerships involve collaborative...
Primary Health Care (PHC) at the Sub-National Level for Resilience
Investing in public health and primary health care (PHC) at the sub-national level is crucial for building stronger and more resilient health systems. This approach...
Building Resilient Health Systems is Part of the Plan to Ensure Human Survival
Building resilient health systems is a critical component in the plan to ensure the survival of the human species. Resilient health systems are designed to...
International Oversight of Disease Research for Global Health Security
As humanity faces an array of near-term threats, particularly in the realm of infectious diseases, the establishment of international oversight for disease research has never...