World Health Organization

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Some years back Richard Dawkins was presented with a memorable question at the conclusion of a speaking engagement: “what if you’re wrong?” Dawkins, in fine fettle and particularly belligerent mood, responded with an impressively wide ranging riff of different cultures and deities and shot back ‘what if you’re wrong?’. The…

May 8, 2023 — Downgrading the Global Emergency May 5: The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least seven million people worldwide. WHO…

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, the WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has over 7,000 employees working in more than 150 countries. The WHO’s primary objective is to promote health and…

Perhaps it was growing up poor, or just appreciative of every little thing, but we didn’t believe in wasting anything. We repurposed as much as we could, giving our toys, and our creations, multiple lives and meanings. A few years ago,, I searched for the best Pinata I could find…

Many people have died from this monster called cancer. It has taken down good men and women of all ages, races, gender, and location. In its ‘monstrosity,’ cancer tears down the defense walls of immunity within the human body, paving the way for the dangerous effects of itself and other…

Welcome back to the RMSBC blog! Since the last time I wrote about Food Safety for cultivated meat, there have been some new developments in the space! I’m particularly passionate about food safety when it comes to novel foods and the importance of making sure there are sturdy food safety…

Cycling (and indoor cycling) is a popular form of exercise that offers numerous health benefits. It is a low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints and can be done at any age. Cycling is a great way to improve cardiovascular health by reducing cholesterol, blood pressure and improving circulation…

In February 2023, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) negotiating body released a zero draft of its pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPPR) accord, also known as CA+. The road ahead is paved with debate, negotiations, and a full-court press of advocacy from external stakeholders. And it will all be for…