Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. 2022, Vol. 399 Issue 10344, p2337-2338. 2p.

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Source(s):Lancet. 6/20/2020, Vol. 395 Issue 10241, p1883-1883. 1p.

Abstract:The COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered serious gaps in the health-care systems of many nations. Enormous amounts of public money and resources poured into vaccine research and development have resulted in more than 150 COVID-19 vaccine candidates, ten of ...

Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. 1/4/2020, Vol. 395 Issue 10217, p16-16. 1p.

Abstract:To be progressive simply means that one believes in the power of social reform to improve the lives of individuals and communities. The UK election last month delivered a large majority to a Conservative Party that campaigned on a platform of regressio...

Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. 1/31/2009, Vol. 373 Issue 9661, p416-422. 7p.

Abstract:The second article in a series of six articles on trade and health is presented. The article discusses the governance of trade and health and looks at the collaboration between the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO)....

Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. 3/10/2018, Vol. 391 Issue 10124, p920-921. 2p.

Abstract:The article discusses the purpose of the Nursing Now campaign in collaboration between the professional group International Council of Nurses and World Health Organization to change the perception of nurses and nursing. It suggests that governments and...

Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. 10/14/2006, Vol. 368 Issue 9544, p1311-1313. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.

Abstract:The article reflects on the future role of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its most recent initiatives. The fight against AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis continue to concern the organization. The mission of the WHO includes health being a fun...

Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. 11/19/2005, Vol. 366 Issue 9499, p1758-1760. 3p.

Abstract:The article reflects on the most recent meeting of the World Health Assembly. The author discusses the World Health Organization's Evidence-informed Policy Network (EVIPNet). The initiative aims at strengthening the links between research and policy in...

Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. 11/27/1999, Vol. 354 Issue 9193, p1889-1892. 4p.

Abstract:High up on the agenda of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is the privatisation of education, health, welfare, social housing and transport. The WTO's aim is to extend the free market in the provision of traditional public services. Governments in Eur...

Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. Oct2019, Vol. 394 Issue 10206, p1309-1309. 1p.

Abstract:Governing health futures 2030: growing up in a digital world - a joint The Lancet and Financial Times Commission Our understanding of health and health systems design has been influenced by the rapid technological innovations of the digital era. With t...

Publication Type:Academic Journal

Source(s):Lancet. 10/21/2017, Vol. 390 Issue 10105, p1820-1821. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.

Abstract:In this article, the author discusses the need of changing strategy for dealing with as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the world, citing her experience of travelling the world as a nominee for the Director-General of World Health Organization....