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NewslettersAdmin@gbi2020-04-09T23:41:26+00:00
Ana Lita2022-04-10T03:56:42+00:00

WHO records 100th attack on health care in Ukraine

Ana Lita2022-04-10T03:56:42+00:00April 10th, 2022|Comments Off on WHO records 100th attack on health care in Ukraine

A grim milestone has been crossed today in the war in Ukraine – more than 100 attacks on health care verified by WHO since the start of the war on 24 February. The attacks so [...]

Ana Lita2022-04-09T04:46:04+00:00

UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council

Ana Lita2022-04-09T04:46:04+00:00April 9th, 2022|Comments Off on UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Thursday calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. Read more here

Ana Lita2022-04-03T18:59:59+00:00

Attacks on Health Care in the War in Ukraine: International Law and the Need for Accountability

Ana Lita2022-04-03T18:59:59+00:00April 3rd, 2022|Comments Off on Attacks on Health Care in the War in Ukraine: International Law and the Need for Accountability

As of March 31, 2022, the World Health Organization’s Surveillance System for Attacks on Health Care (SSA) reported at least 82 attacks on health care in Ukraine, resulting in 72 deaths and 43 injuries. Most [...]

Admin2022-01-22T21:09:36+00:00

How Mild is Omicron Really?

Admin2022-01-22T21:09:36+00:00January 22nd, 2022|Comments Off on How Mild is Omicron Really?

Early reports that Omicron causes less-severe disease than Delta seem to be borne out, but it's not yet clear to what extent that's due to the baronet itself versus the populations its infecting. Click [...]

Malvika2021-02-13T06:30:29+00:00

Where did COVID-19 come from?

Malvika2021-02-13T06:30:29+00:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off on Where did COVID-19 come from?

As the U.S. marks one year since its first case, questions remain about the origin of the coronavirus that causes the disease. The answers matter. Click here to know more  

Malvika2021-02-08T01:12:48+00:00

Johnson & Johnson Applies For Emergency Use Authorization For COVID-19 Vaccine

Malvika2021-02-08T01:12:48+00:00February 8th, 2021|Comments Off on Johnson & Johnson Applies For Emergency Use Authorization For COVID-19 Vaccine

A third coronavirus vaccine candidate has requested emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Johnson & Johnson submitted its application Thursday for the company's single-dose inoculation. In a statement released Thursday, the company said if [...]

Malvika2020-12-17T12:17:19+00:00

Love thy neighbour? Allocating vaccines in a world of competing obligations

Malvika2020-12-17T12:17:19+00:00December 17th, 2020|Comments Off on Love thy neighbour? Allocating vaccines in a world of competing obligations

Although a safe, effective, and licensed coronavirus vaccine does not yet exist, there is already controversy over how it ought to be allocated. Justice is clearly at stake, but it is unclear what justice requires [...]

Malvika2020-12-12T15:20:11+00:00

Unsafe resistance against vaccines

Malvika2020-12-12T15:20:11+00:00December 12th, 2020|Comments Off on Unsafe resistance against vaccines

The United States is awash in COVID-19: Nearly 15 million people are infected and more than 281,000 are dead. COVID-19 has now become America's leading cause of death. So the arrival of effective vaccines ought [...]

Malvika2020-12-03T16:11:30+00:00

Emergency Approval Of First COVID-19 Vaccine Could Complicate Search For The Best One

Malvika2020-12-03T16:11:30+00:00December 3rd, 2020|Comments Off on Emergency Approval Of First COVID-19 Vaccine Could Complicate Search For The Best One

It takes a lot of paperwork to be a human test subject. COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteer Christian Ramers filled out multiple forms before his pen ran dry. He agreed to allowing his blood to be [...]

Malvika2020-11-19T02:25:17+00:00

This Is Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Is Going to Take Longer Than You Think

Malvika2020-11-19T02:25:17+00:00November 19th, 2020|Comments Off on This Is Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Is Going to Take Longer Than You Think

If you believe the hype, a COVID-19 vaccine is just weeks away. Experts say widespread vaccination could help bring the deadly pandemic to its knees, so let's hope a safe, effective vaccine emerges from clinical [...]

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