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AHF Slams J&J’s Vaccine Hostage Tactics in South Africa

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, AIDS, Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Vaccine, Global North and Global South, AHF, Health policy, HIV, Associated Press, Multimedia, Hoarding, J&J, Bullying, NGO, COVID-19 vaccine, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Serum Institute of India, European, VOW, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Pharmaceutical industry, EU, Policy

According to a Health Policy Watch story , Johnson & Johnson (J&J) used scarcity during the COVID-19 pandemic as leverage to charge South Africa inflated prices on vaccine doses – a tactic that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has decried as ruthless pharma profiteering.

Key Points: 
  • According to a Health Policy Watch story , Johnson & Johnson (J&J) used scarcity during the COVID-19 pandemic as leverage to charge South Africa inflated prices on vaccine doses – a tactic that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has decried as ruthless pharma profiteering.
  • Advocates charged J&J with refusing to expand global production of its vaccine by withholding patents and manufacturing know-how from other producers and for exporting vaccines produced in South Africa to Europe while 94% of people in Africa remain unvaccinated due to severe vaccine shortages.
  • On the continent with virtually no vaccines at the time and aggressive vaccine hoarding by the Global North, South Africa had no choice but to agree to whatever J&J demanded.
  • “The situation in South Africa is the clearest indication yet of why we need a strong Global Public Health Convention based on transparency, accountability, and cooperation.

AHF Applauds Continued Effort to Combat Malaria in Africa

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
AIDS, Public Policy, Government, Health, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy Group Opinion, General Health, Pharmaceutical, RTS, Vaccine, AHF, Therapy, Vaccination, COVID-19, MVIP, Multimedia, UNICEF, Sierra Leone, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, VOW, WHO, Death, Technology transfer, World Health Organization, Malaria, Pharmaceutical industry, DRC

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Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719997548/en/
    A young boy prepares for vaccination.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This announcement follows the successful pilot of the RTS, SA/AS01 in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi under the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Program (MVIP) since 2019.
  • “The decision to allocate such a substantial number of doses to the countries with the greatest need in terms of high risk of malaria and malaria-related deaths among children under five demonstrates a strengthened commitment to addressing malaria in Africa,” said AHF Africa Bureau Chief Dr. Penninah Iutung.
  • AHF launched the Vaccinate Our World campaign during COVID-19 to help ensure all countries have equitable access to lifesaving vaccines and other health commodities during the pandemic.

Governments Worldwide Must Prioritize Vaccinations, says AHF

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Monday, April 24, 2023
COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, AIDS, Health, Pharmaceutical, Other Policy Issues, Vaccine, AHF, Vaccination, Public, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, World Immunization Week, Evaluation, VOW, Vaccination Week In The Americas, Malaria

“We launched our Vaccinate Our World campaign during the pandemic to address the crippling inequities in vaccine access between rich and lower-income countries.

Key Points: 
  • “We launched our Vaccinate Our World campaign during the pandemic to address the crippling inequities in vaccine access between rich and lower-income countries.
  • “We call on all nations, especially high-income countries, to ensure there are enough resources and vaccines available for everyone worldwide.
  • We also urge heads of state to compel pharmaceutical companies to share vaccine patents where applicable.
  • AHF also supports the continued scientific advancements (e.g., Oxford’s new malaria vaccine ) and encourages increased access and sharing of these lifesaving innovations with countries in need.

AHF Applauds Ghana for Approving Malaria Vaccine, Urges WHO Approval after Trials

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Pharmaceutical, Philanthropy, White House, Federal Government, Infectious Diseases, Public Policy, Other Policy Issues, Advocacy Group Opinion, Foundation, Clinical Trials, AIDS, Health, Government, Vaccine, AHF, University, COVID-19, Death, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, VOW, WHO, World Health Organization, Malaria, Pharmaceutical industry

As Ghana becomes the first country in Africa and globally to approve the University of Oxford’s new malaria vaccine for young children, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) commends Ghana for its decision and urges the World Health Organization (WHO) to approve the vaccine quickly if current late-stage trials are successful.

Key Points: 
  • As Ghana becomes the first country in Africa and globally to approve the University of Oxford’s new malaria vaccine for young children, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) commends Ghana for its decision and urges the World Health Organization (WHO) to approve the vaccine quickly if current late-stage trials are successful.
  • “This is a big leap in preventing unnecessary deaths amongst children under five in Africa,” said AHF Africa Bureau Chief Dr. Penninah Iutung.
  • “Malaria is still amongst the top five leading causes of death in African children under five years of age – accounting for more than an estimated 475,000 deaths in 2021 alone – 80% of Africa’s deaths caused by malaria that year.
  • We are calling on pharmaceutical companies to share intellectual property, technology, and know-how, to increase production and access to medicines, diagnostics, and therapeutics—particularly during international health crises.

Global Cholera Vaccine Shortage Highlights Dangerous Inequities, says AHF

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Pharmaceutical, AIDS, General Health, Health, Other Policy Issues, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy Group Opinion, Sanitation, Reuters, World Health Organization, Pandemic, Disease, Vaccine, Risk, Cholera, AHF, Patient, Vaccination, Death, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, WHO, History, Epidemic, VOW, Infection, Water, Communication, COVID-19, Hygiene, Pharmaceutical industry, African

As cholera sweeps through Malawi and other African nations, the need has never been more pressing for increased efforts to ensure equitable access to lifesaving medicines.

Key Points: 
  • As cholera sweeps through Malawi and other African nations, the need has never been more pressing for increased efforts to ensure equitable access to lifesaving medicines.
  • Malawi has conducted two oral cholera vaccination campaigns in 21 affected districts; however, unvaccinated districts are still at risk.
  • Worldwide vaccine supplies are scarce as cholera has been surging globally, prompting the World Health Organization to suspend the standard two-dose strategy last October.
  • The Vaccinate Our World initiative was launched by AHF during the COVID-19 pandemic to address the glaring discrepancies in vaccine access between rich and lower-income countries.

U.S. Must Fast-track COVID Tech Sharing, says AHF

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Advocacy Group Opinion, Other Health, White House, Federal Government, Pharmaceutical, Public Policy, Other Policy Issues, Infectious Diseases, Social Activism, Foundation, Philanthropy, Congressional News, Views, Public Policy, Government, General Health, Biotechnology, AIDS, Health, COVID-19, Communications, Health Technology, Lifting, Therapy, USTR, VOW, World Trade Organization, Pandemic, Big Pharma, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Government, AHF, COVID-19, Vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, Patent, Pharmaceutical industry

The announcement comes after the U.S. backed a similar proposal in June covering COVID-19 vaccine know-how.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement comes after the U.S. backed a similar proposal in June covering COVID-19 vaccine know-how.
  • During pandemics and international outbreaks, global health security must unequivocally take precedence over corporate profits.
  • We are currently the largest non-profit provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the world.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare
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The Last Network. Liquidity Providers for the Vow ecosystem

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
GLOBE, VOW, Vow, Reward, Growth, Ecosystem, Network, Life, Mobile phone, Cryptocurrency, Security (finance), Uniswap

The explosive growth of the Vow ecosystem was explained to all, along with information on how liquidity providers can benefit by providing their capital, through Uniswap.

Key Points: 
  • The explosive growth of the Vow ecosystem was explained to all, along with information on how liquidity providers can benefit by providing their capital, through Uniswap.
  • The Last Network is the first smart contract governed referral programme for staking liquidity and earning rewards.
  • The difference here, is that instead of liquidity being centralized, it is decentralized across an already growing network of more than 3700 liquidity providers.
  • Vow Currency CEO Bish Smeir was overwhelmed with the response to the event and is quoted as saying:
    The Vow ecosystem is growing so fast that increasing liquidity will naturally play a vital role in its growth.

Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal Donate $1 Million for VOW for Girls

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of their wedding celebration, Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal have made a gift of $1 million to VOW for Girls in support of the nonprofit's mission to end child marriage. This generous gift will allow VOW to expand its work and reach more girls at risk of early marriage around the world so that they too can choose love on their own terms. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of their wedding celebration, Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal have made a gift of $1 million to VOW for Girls in support of the nonprofit's mission to end child marriage.
  • "We are thrilled by this generous gift from Sheryl and Tom that will be instrumental to advancing girls' rights,'' said Clay Dunn, CEO of VOW for Girls.
  • VOW for Girls partners with the wedding industry, engaged couples, brands, and individuals to end the international child marriage crisis.
  • To date, VOW has supported over 175 organizations, 85% of which are women-led, and an estimated 260,000 girls have been directly impacted and 1.6 million individuals have indirectly benefited.

Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal Donate $1 Million for VOW for Girls

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of their wedding celebration, Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal have made a gift of $1 million to VOW for Girls in support of the nonprofit's mission to end child marriage. This generous gift will allow VOW to expand its work and reach more girls at risk of early marriage around the world so that they too can choose love on their own terms. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of their wedding celebration, Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal have made a gift of $1 million to VOW for Girls in support of the nonprofit's mission to end child marriage.
  • "We are thrilled by this generous gift from Sheryl and Tom that will be instrumental to advancing girls' rights,'' said Clay Dunn, CEO of VOW for Girls.
  • VOW for Girls partners with the wedding industry, engaged couples, brands, and individuals to end the international child marriage crisis.
  • To date, VOW has supported over 175 organizations, 85% of which are women-led, and an estimated 260,000 girls have been directly impacted and 1.6 million individuals have indirectly benefited.

GLOBAL SOCIAL IMPACT AGENCY HIVE REBRANDS AS "WRTHY," EXPANDING ITS OFFERINGS IN NEW FUNDRAISING MODELS, PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSE, AND GAMING FOR GOOD

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hive, the award-winning social impact agency announced today it will now be known as "WRTHY" as it expands its team, offerings and solutions for its clients. The announcement was made by co-founders Jenifer Willig, Sheila Roche, Erin Thornton and Katie Harrison, who started the company 5 years ago to focus their talent and energy exclusively on social impact. Since then, they have helped build some of the world's most impactful social initiatives and campaigns, including the award-winning LifePack (The Eleanor Crook Foundation), Pandemica (ONE), VOW to End Child Marriage, Give Bold #Get Equal (Women Moving Millions), and #Better4Kenya (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), among others.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement was made by co-founders Jenifer Willig, Sheila Roche, Erin Thornton and Katie Harrison, who started the company 5 years ago to focus their talent and energy exclusively on social impact.
  • As WRTHY, the agency will continue to help companies, organizations and individuals create measurable and sustainable social impact through strategy, advertising, branding, communications and new fundraising models, while expanding to include impact and organizational design, gaming and purpose-driven services to create positive impact at scale.
  • Formerly known as hive, WRTHY is an award-winning social impact agency built to take on complex social and environmental issues and accelerate change.
  • Uniting experts from the worlds of business, marketing, policy, media and entertainment, we create innovative ways to deliver meaningful impact at scale.