Search Tag: COVID-19 vaccination
Reset 2021: Join the Expert Discussion
2021 22 Feb
To round up the first HealthManagement.org – The Journal issue of this year, prominent contributors will join forces at the Reset 2021 DigiConf webinar to discuss a range of issues related to COVID-19 and the future of healthcare. You are invited to join us online on 2 March 2021 . You might also like: Reset 2021... Read more
Over $4.3B Pledged by G7 in COVID-19 Fight, More Funds Needed
2021 20 Feb
G7 leaders have collectively pledged over $4.3 billion to the ACT Accelerator partnership to develop and distribute effective tests, treatments and vaccines globally. You might also like: New Vaccine Agreements for COVAX The commitment was made during the Virtual G7 leaders meeting on 19 February 2021, taking... Read more
Nurse's View: Is There Life After COVID-19?
2021 09 Feb
In the UK the incidence numbers are going down, which is a relief to see and to feel. I was pretty down at the beginning of 2021 and hope seemed far away. Four weeks down the line, and I am happier again. I can see what the huge vaccination programme (over 13% of the U.K. population has been vaccinated) has brought... Read more
Investigation of EU COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts
2021 23 Jan
The European Ombudsman is investigating the European Commission’s refusal to give public access to documents concerning the purchase of vaccines against COVID-19. You might also like: COVID-19 Vaccine: From Ethics of Early Access to Payments for Risk After receiving two complaints, the Ombudsman office has opened an... Read more
New Vaccine Agreements for COVAX
2021 23 Jan
COVAX, the global initiative to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines across the world, has announced new agreements for Pfizer/BioNTech and AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccines delivery, about 200 million doses in total. You might also like: COVID-19 Vaccines: Tracking and Future Distribution Specifically,... Read more
COVID-19 and Higher Mortality in Acute Heart Failure Patients
2021 20 Jan
Patients with acute heart failure nearly double their risk of dying if they get COVID-19, according to new research published in ESC Heart Failure . These findings highlight the need for patients with heart failure to take extra precautions to avoid catching COVID-19. According to lead investigator, Dr. Amardeep Dastidar, a consultant interventional... Read more
EU: 70% Vaccinated by Summer
2021 20 Jan
The European Commission has called member states to accelerate the roll-out of their vaccination programmes. The aim is to have vaccinated 70% of the adult population by summer 2021. You might also like: EU Reports on State of Health In a new communication , the Commission identifies some key actions needed... Read more
WHO-led Discussion on COVID-19 Vaccines
2021 16 Jan
Under the umbrella of the World Health Organization, its Emergency Committee and several thousands of scientists looked into the challenges related to COVID-19 vaccine safety, efficacy and access. You might also like: COVID-19 Vaccine: From Ethics of Early Access to Payments for Risk T he meeting of the Emergency Committee... Read more
New Initiative Seeks to Standardise COVID-19 Vaccination Records
2021 15 Jan
Leaders from healthcare and tech industry, including Mayo Clinic, Microsoft and Oracle, are joining forces in the Vaccination Credential Initiative (VCI) to establish a standard for digital vaccination records. You might also like: COVID-19 Vaccines: Need for Global Tracking System The new initiative aims to provide every... Read more