Ilona Kickbusch
Professor Ilona Kickbusch PhD contributes to innovation in global health and health diplomacy. Now engaging in digital health. Always a feminist.
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Addressing obesity as part of COVID-19 responses – vital for ‘building back better’ | NCD Alliance
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increasing evidence of the link between obesity and COVID-19 complications. What's being done to address this?
Commentary: In the COVID-19 vaccine race, nobody wins unless everyone wins
Governments must cooperate to make sure all countries get access to any successful vaccine. Here's one way to make that happen.
The Post-pandemic IP Legal Order: Collaborative, Balanced and Inclusive
The pandemic has taught us that successful and timely medical solutions require knowledge sharing and global cooperation at unprecedented levels.
Don’t investigate the WHO in the middle of a pandemic - African Business Magazine
Some countries are pushing for an immediate investigation into the WHO’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Gyude Moore explains why such a move would be ill-advised
States with surges should return to "phase one" guidelines, Birx says
The coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. In many places, as countries reopen, Covid-19 cases are on the rise. Follow here for the latest.
A disease detective on the frontlines of WHO's Covid-19 response
In some ways, Maria Van Kerkhove has worked her whole life to be in this place, at this moment. But the job has come with unexpected complications.
Merkel calls for swift deal on EU budget and recovery package
German chancellor urges EU solidarity in response to coronavirus crisis.
Trump moves to pull US out of WHO amid pandemic
The president follows up his vow to leave the world health body by formally notifying the UN.
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Ilona Kickbusch
Many reports do not understand @WHO is a normative organisation -it sets critical Standards in health and environment - everyone in the world is affected - many countries do not like this role which can set limits to their economic interests #CDOH
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Merkel im EU-Parlament: „Europa ist zu Großem fähig“
Angela Merkel wirbt im Europaparlament für Kompromissbereitschaft im Streit über den EU-Haushalt – und erntet für ihre europapolitischen Visionen stehende Ovationen.
European Commission @EU_Commission
EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency
Open-Source-Projekt für Corona-Warn-App – FAQ
Antworten auf häufig gestellte Fragen über das Open-Source-Projekt für die Corona-Warn-App. Die Corona-Warn-App ist eine App, die hilft, Infektionsketten des Coronavirus in Deutschland nachzuverfolgen.
AMERICA DISRUPTED: Troubles cleave a nation, and a city
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — It was difficult to celebrate America in Saginaw this year. The deadly coronavirus had torn through the county. Unemployment had surged five-fold. Weeks of protest over...
Trudeau Won't Visit Trump. Most Canadians Don't Want To Cross The Border Either
When Canada's prime minister opted not to meet President Trump this week, it sent a message about his country's mood: Most of his fellow citizens want to keep the border closed over coronavirus fears.
UN High-Level Political Forum in 2020
UHC2030 related events in the UN High-Level Political Forum in 2020.
In Mathare, clean water is music, as Billian shields the Kenyan slum against COVID-19 - Nigeria Health Watch
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Kenya, the government has taken strict preventive measures to contain its spread. Some of these measures include compulsory wearing of masks all the time while in public places, washing hands with soap and water...
More about creating a new WHO and why it is so difficult to do..
Being an international organisation whose aim is to advise all the countries in the world is very difficult. But, as I suggested on Monday, this is what the WHO is trying to do for health and healt…