Rumbi Chakamba

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WHA78 special edition: WHA is over - but there’s more work to be done

1 month ago | devex.com | Sara Jerving |Rumbi Chakamba

As the 78th World Health Assembly draws to a close and delegates head home, it’s time to take stock: What actually got done — and what’s next for the World Health Organization? The end of the beginningLike many of you, we spent the week frantically moving between the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, known as “the Palais,” and crowded side events scattered across the rainy city. This year’s WHA came with an unmistakable sense of urgency.
WHO secures 60% of base budget for the next two years

1 month ago | devex.com | Rumbi Chakamba

In a show of support, member states committed more funding to the World Health Organization on Tuesday, bringing the agency a bit closer to bridging its funding gap. At a high-level pledging event during the 78th World Health Assembly, member states committed an additional $170 million to WHO’s investment round to support its base budget from 2025 to 2028.
PEPFAR chief calls for an accelerated and sustainable HIV response

Nov 4, 2024 | devex.com | Rumbi Chakamba

Dr. John Nkengasong outlines three priorities to sustain and accelerate progress. First, ensure that those receiving treatment continue to stay on it. Second, address gaps in prevention efforts. And third, focus on sustainability. Over the past two decades, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR has been a key partner in driving the expansion of HIV services, resulting in significant achievements.
LGBTQ+ activists protest World Bank's plan to resume lending to Uganda

Sep 27, 2024 | devex.com | Rumbi Chakamba

LGBTQ+ and human rights activists gathered a few blocks away from Uganda’s United Nations Permanent Mission in New York on Thursday morning to protest the World Bank’s plans to resume financing to the country, despite its enforcement of one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world.
CEPI launches ambitious biosecurity strategy at UNGA

Sep 26, 2024 | devex.com | Rumbi Chakamba

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations unveiled a new biosecurity strategy Wednesday at a side event of the U.N. General Assembly to address emerging global health threats that may “arise naturally, accidentally, or due to deliberate misuse.”The strategy focuses on strengthening global collaboration, promoting equity, reducing risks from biological research, and accelerating vaccine development using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

Aug 13, 2024 | devex.com | Sara Jerving |Rumbi Chakamba

Cases have risen exponentially in DRC and there’s a concerning spread of cases to countries that haven’t previously been affected. The African continent is facing an unprecedented surge of mpox cases — with a worrying spread to countries which previously haven’t reported instances. With this in mind Dr. Jean Kaseya Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared the disease a public health emergency of continental security on Tuesday.
Exclusive: Probe finds Women in Global Health had ‘toxic’ environment

Jul 29, 2024 | devex.com | Sara Jerving |Rumbi Chakamba

It’s been a whirlwind 11 months for the U.S.-based nonprofit Women in Global Health, which has been mired in accusations of racial discrimination and toxicity and rocked by a series of resignations and terminations, including that of its co-founder.
5 issues to watch at the 77th World Health Assembly

May 23, 2024 | devex.com | Rumbi Chakamba

This year's World Health Assembly is expected to make crucial decisions on a range of issues including a pandemic agreement and amendments to the International Health Regulations. Next week, the global health community will turn its focus to Geneva as leaders and advocates come together for the 77th World Health Assembly, or WHA 77. This gathering serves as the primary decision-making platform for the World Health Organization and brings delegates from its 194 member states together every year.
Devex CheckUp: UNGA’s pandemic declaration - historic or disappointing?

Sep 21, 2023 | devex.com | Jenny Lei Ravelo |Rumbi Chakamba |Sara Jerving

Life is pretty much back to normal in New York. Most aren’t masking even at the United Nations headquarters where heads of state and government ministers rush from one meeting to another during this week’s U.N. General Assembly. This is a preview of Devex CheckUp Sign up to this newsletter for exclusive global health news and insider insights, in your inbox every Thursday.
Exclusive: Africa CDC head accused of intimidation and unfair dismissal

Aug 11, 2023 | devex.com | Rumbi Chakamba

An anonymous group has made a raft of serious allegations against Dr. Jean Kaseya, the recently appointed head of Africa CDC, including the "abuse and threatening of staff" — charges senior management adamantly denies. Not only will you get to finish this article, you will also unlock access to community content from our global team of journalists covering the latest global health, humanitarian aid and international development news. And it's totally free.