IMF To Discuss Debt Relief For Ebola-Hit West African Nations After U.S. Proposes Move November 14, 2014 News Summary News outlets report on a possible move by the International Monetary Fund to forgive the debt of West African nations worst-hit by Ebola. Inter Press Service: U.S. Proposes Major Debt Relief for Ebola-Hit Countries “The United States proposed Tuesday that the international community write off 100 million dollars in debt…
World Bank Might Back Indemnity Plan For Ebola Vaccine Makers, WHO Official Says November 14, 2014 News Summary Bloomberg News: World Bank May Help Indemnify Ebola Vaccine Makers, WHO Says “The World Bank may help indemnify Ebola vaccine makers in case any liabilities arise, as countries and international aid groups support drugmakers racing to develop preventions for the virus. Establishing an indemnity mechanism is being discussed among governments,…
MSF Waited Too Long To Ask For Ebola Vaccine, Aid Group Veteran Says November 14, 2014 News Summary Reuters: Exclusive: MSF should have called for Ebola vaccine earlier, says aid group veteran “Médecins Sans Frontières ‘wasted time’ by waiting too long to call for vaccines to fight an unprecedented outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, a veteran of the medical charity told Reuters. … [T]he emergency group relied…
Liberia Sees Progress Against Ebola, While Mali Imposes Stronger Measures To Contain Virus November 14, 2014 News Summary News outlets report on Liberia’s progress in containing Ebola, while Mali imposes stronger measures to contain the second outbreak of the virus in the country. Reuters: Mali rushes to contain Ebola outbreak, Liberia signals progress “Mali is rushing to impose tougher measures to contain the spread of Ebola after recording…
Progress Stalled On Measles Elimination, WHO Data Show November 14, 2014 News Summary Media sources report on a WHO report showing 2015 targets for measles will not be met without stepped up efforts. The Guardian: Measles eradication plans have stalled, says WHO “Progress against the elimination of measles has stalled, the World Health Organization is warning. The number of deaths from the viral…
Pfizer, Development Organizations To Expand Injectable Contraceptive Access In Developing Countries November 14, 2014 News Summary News outlets report on an announcement that the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, in collaboration with development organizations, will expand access to its injectable contraceptive for women in developing countries. New York Times: Pfizer and Aid Groups Team Up on Depo-Provera Contraceptive for Developing World “Depo-Provera, an injectable contraceptive given once every…
Media Outlets Discuss Two New Reports On Nutrition Worldwide, In India November 14, 2014 News Summary News outlets discuss a report on global nutrition from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and a report on nutrition in India from the World Bank. BBC News: World is crossing malnutrition red line, report warns “Most countries in the world are facing a serious public health problem as…
U.S. Military Considers Resurrecting Dengue Fever Research Program November 14, 2014 News Summary News outlets report on the possibility that the Walter Reed Army Institute will revive a dengue research program and the ethical issues surrounding the program. VOA News: Dengue Fever Epidemic Neglected Amid Ebola Scare “Scientists at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research are considering resurrecting a research program that would…
Nigeria Launches New Plan To Eliminate MTC HIV Transmission By 2015 November 14, 2014 News Summary News outlets report on Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan’s launch of a new plan to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission in the country by 2015. Daily Times: No Nigerian Child Should Be Born With HIV — Jonathan “President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday inaugurated a national operational plan for the Elimination of Mother…
U.N. Official Calls For More Funding For Cholera Elimination Efforts In Haiti November 14, 2014 News Summary U.N. News Centre: ‘Haiti cannot wait 40 years’ to eliminate cholera, warns U.N. envoy as response lags “The top United Nations coordinator for cholera response in Haiti says support for initiatives to combat the disease has been ‘disappointing,’ noting that while it may be possible to eliminate cholera in about…