New York Times Examines History Of DDT For Malaria Prevention January 23, 2017 News Summary New York Times: Rachel Carson, DDT, and the Fight Against Malaria “…[I]n a new offering from Retro Report, [the New York Times presents] a series of video documentaries examining major news events of the past and their continued resonance. Several interwoven threads shape this installment: the global battle against malaria;…
Newly Launched CEPI Focuses On ‘Critical Part’ Of Preparing For Emerging Epidemics, Bill Gates Writes January 23, 2017 News Summary Gates Notes: Preparing for the Next Epidemic: A First Step Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discusses how the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) could help contain future epidemics, writing, “CEPI’s focus on vaccine development is a critical part of getting prepared for whatever pathogens…
Reinstating Mexico City Policy Could Undo Reproductive Health Progress For Women Worldwide January 23, 2017 News Summary Thomson Reuters Foundation: Trust a grandmother: Trump’s chance to learn from gag rule’s past mistakes Judy Kahrl, member of the Board of Directors of Pathfinder International and founder of Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (GRR) “…With the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump may undo vital reproductive health progress by…
U.S. President Trump, Congress Should Take Steps To Fulfill ‘Several Pro-Life Actions’ January 23, 2017 News Summary The Hill: Time for Trump to make good on his pro-life promises Melanie Israel, research associate for the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society “…President Trump can take several pro-life actions now that he sits inside the Oval Office. For starters, he could reinstate the Mexico City…
Continued U.S. Leadership In Global Health Can Help ‘Make America Great Again’ January 23, 2017 News Summary Huffington Post: How Can President Elect Donald Trump ‘Make America Great Again?’ Steve Davis, president and CEO of PATH “…By fostering healthier, more prosperous communities, [programs like the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)] create a safer and more secure world. This is…
Next WHO Director General Should Exhibit Decisive Leadership, Restore Confidence In Agency January 23, 2017 News Summary STAT: Here’s how the next director general can rebuild the World Health Organization Ed Whiting, director of policy and chief of staff at Wellcome “…Here are several qualities we believe the new [WHO] director general needs to have, along with several actions the WHO should take to recapture the world’s…
WHO Should Break ‘African-Leadership Glass Ceiling,’ Elect Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus As Next Director General January 23, 2017 News Summary Project Syndicate: Breaking the WHO’s Glass Ceiling Peter A. Singer, chief executive officer of Grand Challenges Canada, and Jill W. Sheffield, independent consultant and advocate for women’s health and rights “…[W]e believe that [Tedros Adhanom] Ghebreyesus is the most qualified person for the job [of WHO director general]. Our endorsement…
Trump Administration To Retain Ambassador Birx As PEPFAR Coordinator, ‘Showing Genuine Concern For’ Program’s Continuity January 20, 2017 News Summary Washington Post: Trump team’s compassionate act will keep up the momentum on AIDS prevention Michael Gerson, opinion writer “This Inauguration Day brings an act of compassion, outreach, and bipartisanship by the Trump leadership team. The Trump administration will retain Ambassador Deborah Birx as the coordinator of PEPFAR (the President’s Emergency…
Trump Set To Reinstate Mexico City Policy On Roe v. Wade Anniversary, According To Congressional Staffer January 20, 2017 News Summary Foreign Policy: Will Trump Target Women’s Programs Worldwide? “Lawmakers, government officials, and aid workers are bracing themselves for a broad offensive from President-elect Donald Trump against federal programs that support family planning and gender equality around the world. As one of his first acts in the Oval Office, the Republican…