Israel reports 4 new measles cases

JERUSALEM, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The Israeli Health Ministry on Tuesday reported four new cases of measles in a statement. This brings the total number of measles cases diagnosed in Israel since mid-December to 18, with most of these patients not being fully vaccinated against the virus, according to the ministry. The four newly reported…

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REFORMING THE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ARCHITECTURE FOR HEALTH EMERGENCIES

With the tremendous toll and trauma that the pandemic inflicted worldwide still fresh, global readiness for future pandemic threats remains a top concern. Countries around the world are deep into negotiating two intergovernmental legal agreements to improve global preparedness and response to health emergencies. One process is being led by Member States through the Intergovernmental Negotiating…

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