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February 26, 2024

Research Roundup: WHO-approved typhoid vaccine, Powerful new antivenom, Biodegradable contraceptive implant trial

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.

February 20, 2024

WHO product review process set for improvements, but more sweeping reforms could be a game changer

The World Health Organization's (WHO's) prequalification program is a key actor in the global health ecosystem and an important driver of expanding product access, but despite recently announced improvements to make the program more efficient and transparent, structural challenges continue to undermine its capacity to play a transformative role in quickly accelerating access to a whole spectrum of health products, especially novel technologies, in low- and middle-income countries.

January 30, 2024

WHO EB falls short of moment as health setbacks and deadlines loom large

GHTC reflects on the 154th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board (EB) meeting, which, broadly, offered little to meet the moment we are in, with looming deadlines over the pandemic accord and International Health Regulations processes and setbacks in progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

January 16, 2024

Research Roundup: Yaws eradication optimism, Nipah virus vaccine trial, Next-generation polio vaccine, Antibiotic R&D funding

In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.