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Using science and technology to help us navigate …

WebI have no doubt that science and technology can help us navigating public health crises. But the first thing is that those infectious diseases should no longer be neglected anymore, …

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Entrepreneurs leap into health-care innovation post COVID-19

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic, with its unprecedented disruptions to health services, has created new patterns of health-care demands for which countries need to prepare. That’s the …

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‘SDG Moment’: World leaders push for urgent action to

WebThe world has a long “to do list” to build a safer, healthier and more inclusive world by 2030, and on 19 September global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) …

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Social infrastructure for health: Guidance for social and

WebThis report was written as part of the consumer protection and health services component of the United Nations Development Account COVID-19-related project “Strengthening …

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Investing in Health World Investment Forum

WebAchieving the sustainable development goal of “Good Health and Well-Being” (SDG 3) requires a significant increase in healthcare investment – in fact, at least $100 billion …

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Improving access to medical products through trade UNCTAD

WebThe criticality of maintaining trade flows of essential medical products and protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be emphasized more. The speed and …

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Issues Paper on Using science, technology and innovation to …

WebIntroduction Innovative approaches to solve health problems are needed to complement traditional good practices in the health sector. In WHO’s constitution (1946), health is …

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Promoting investment in health post-pandemic: A global trend

Web07 Jul 2021. English. As a result of increased demand and policy focus post-pandemic, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) are promoting new investments in the health …

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the New Health Economy

WebThis publication analyzes the increasingly important role played by entrepreneurs of small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups in strengthening health systems in …

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Economic and Social Council

WebE/CN.16/2021/2 4 COVID-19 surveillance.13 Since July 2006, outbreaks of major animal diseases have been monitored worldwide by the Global Early Warning and Response …

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the New Health Economy

WebEntrepreneurs are driving advancements in the health sector by improving the accessibility and affordability of healthcare solutions and technology through the development of …

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Social Infrastructure for Health

Web7.3 Identity & eligibility. 7.4 Integration of informal sector workers. 7.5 The development of eHealth and telemedicine. , Section 1: Introduction Scope of this report on ‘Social …

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COVID-19 heightens need for pharmaceutical production in poor …

WebVaccine production is currently concentrated in a few developed countries, in the hands of a few major players. According to the WHO, nearly one third (32%) of vaccines have fewer …

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SAFETY AND QUALITY OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

WebUnder this law, it became compulsory from 1 January 2005 for food and feed businesses to guarantee that all foodstuffs, animal feed and feed ingredients are traceable right through …

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IMPROVING ACCESS TO MEDICAL PRODUCTS THROUGH …

WebIncreased “regulatory cooperation” among countries can be a solution. Trade in medical products is subject to a myriad of technical regulations and standards. Imported goods …

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KEY ISSUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

WebPREFACE. This paper reviews several key issues surrounding modern gene technology and its application in the areas of crop agriculture and medicine, and presents the potential …

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LDCs are suffering more from the

WebWith 30 per cent of the country’s immigrants originating from LDCs, Saudi Arabia is the world’s second largest host country for LDC immigrants.17 In 2020, 1 million …

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Economic and social impact of COVID-19 in Angola 2021

WebThe first domestic case of COVID-19 was announced by Secretary of State for Public Health on 23 March 2020. By May 2020, the country had registered 84 positive cases, of which …

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The impact of rapid technological change on sustainable …

WebThis rapid technological change is affecting almost every area of the economy, society and culture. The Technology and Innovation Report 2018 (UNCTAD, 2018a) found that the …

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