Did you know that the MRNA technology used for some Covid-19 vaccines is developed by public universities? Hear the full story, and much more, during Zero Covid D/AT/CH 's event 👇

"The level of colonial mindset to say 'we can't give you something because we're afraid you won't use it,' I mean, seriously? In the middle of a pandemic?" World Health Organization (WHO)'s Mike Ryan blasts those worried about donated vaccines being "wasted" in poorer countries with delivery challenges.

'Commerc. healthcare systems are less effective in responding to crises ... and could put at risk the lives of the population they serve'. Sharing this report by GI-ESCR | giescr.bsky.social on Italy’s experience during Cov.19 & the limits of privatisation in healthcare 👉 gi-escr.org/latest-news/5p…

Groups worldwide called on European Commission to act to #EndVaccineApartheid. In this months overdue response from Per Haugaard Ursula von der Leyen, they say they share the goal of global vaccine equity but: – Won't push patent waiver – Are donating doses at a snail's pace Unacceptable

Transparency, European Commission style

🇦🇹 A group of grandmas and grandpas started yesterday a 3 day vigil in Vienna to commemorate the Covid-19 deaths. They continue the protest until Wednesday, when a crucial WTO meeting takes place. 📣 'Patents Kill' & 'Free the Patents, end the pandemic' #TRIPSwaiver

Schril contrast: terwijl PM Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 de farma industrie in 🇧🇪 bejubeld, protesteert men in Zuid-Afrika tegen Belgische blokkade van de #tripswaiver. Wereldwijd ontbreken #covid19 behandelingen, test en vaccins nog steeds massaal. #Stateoftheunion #vivaldi Belgium in Pretoria🇧🇪

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PHM, Medicus Mundi International Network & Geneva Global Health Hub (G2H2) are launching the book #GHW6 today evening in Geneva. Join us if you are in the city. We are excited to meet friends in person after a long gap. :) You can read introduction to the book here: bit.ly/3LUfMaR