News

7/6/2023

Netherlands: invest more and better in global health

Investing in global health is effective. But our new infographic shows that the Dutch investments in global health between 2018-2023 were below the target of 1% of GNI. The Netherlands should invest more ánd better in global health, especially through multilateral channels and without earmarking. Read more

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News

2/6/2023

Call to parliament for sustainable Dutch contributions to development

We call on members of parliament to push for a revision of the planned cuts in the development cooperation budget, so that the Netherlands can continue to contribute structurally to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more

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24/5/2023

Recording webinar on regional production for equitable access to medicines

How can regional production of medicines and other health technologies be strengthened in a way that it truly ensures equitable access and countries’ self-reliance and sovereignty? Watch the recording of our webinar on this topic. Read more

Video

24/5/2023

Recording webinar: addressing medical deserts in Europe – a call to action

What are concrete action points for addressing medical deserts in Europe, and who should do what? During our final Action for Health and Equity: Addressing medical Deserts (AHEAD) webinar on May 24th, we discussed this question (and more). The recording of the webinar is available on YouTube. Read more

News

16/5/2023

Statement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR)

Through this Statement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), drafted on the occasion of the UN Multistakeholder Hearings on 8-9 May 2023, Wemos raises awareness of the necessary actions to effectively address pandemics. Read more

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16/5/2023

Statement on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

Through this joint Statement on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), pitched during the UN Multistakeholder Hearings on 8-9 May 2023, Wemos and Akina Mama wa Afrika reiterate the critical importance of public funding in achieving UHC. Read more

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16/5/2023

Position paper on regional production for equitable access to medicines

Health equity and countries’ sovereignty and self-reliance must be and remain the core objectives when strengthening regional production of medicines and other health technologies. This is what Wemos states in a new position paper. Read more

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11/4/2023

Textual suggestions for the pandemic accord

Now that the Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) are negotiating a Pandemic Accord, Wemos provides suggestions for the text of this agreement. In a previous publication, we outlined general comments on the zero-draft of this accord. Read more

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7/4/2023

Wemos celebrates World Health Day 2023 and 75 years of the WHO

This year, on April 7th, World Health Day coincides with the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO). With its anniversary campaign “Health for all: 75 years of improving public health”, the WHO calls for action for health equity in face of unprecedented threats. Read more