Publications.
Outbreak reports, situation reports, policy frameworks, position papers and theme issues from the Global Health Center.
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Consultation Response·2026WHO Draft Global Standards for Long-Term Care
The Health Equity Committee’s response to the World Health Organization’s public consultation on its first Global Standards for Long-Term Care. It makes five recommendations, on pain, preventive care, specialist advice at a distance, care decisions that follow the person’s goals and emergency preparedness.
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Outbreak Report·2026Measles Resurgence in 2026
Measles is returning to countries that had eliminated it. Written by Dr. Enrique Chacon-Cruz for the Immunization Advisory Committee, this report reviews the global situation in 2026 and sets out the measures that interrupt transmission, from two-dose coverage in every district to rapid outbreak response.
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Situation Report·2025A Global Assessment of Health Disparities
This situation report provides a comprehensive assessment of global health disparities, examining the complex web of factors that create and perpetuate health inequalities worldwide. The evidence reveals stark contrasts in life expectancy, access to care, and health literacy.
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Position Paper·2025Protecting Health in a Changing Climate
Climate change represents the greatest health threat of the 21st century, with far-reaching implications for human health across Europe and globally. The European Society of Medicine recognizes the urgent need for coordinated action to protect public health from the escalating risks posed by our changing climate.
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Theme Issue·2025Implementation and Impact of Vaccination and Infectious Disease Control in Low-Resource Settings
Infectious diseases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, disproportionately affecting populations in low-resource settings where healthcare infrastructure and public health outreach are limited. This issue features articles exploring vaccination, infectious disease control, and technology-driven surveillance in these environments.
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Policy Framework·2025Reducing the Burden of Neurodegenerative Diseases in Europe and Beyond
The European Society of Medicine emphasizes the urgent need to address the increasing burden of neurodegenerative diseases in Europe. This comprehensive policy framework provides a roadmap for tackling these complex conditions through a multifaceted approach that includes advancements in diagnostics, treatment modalities, long-term management strategies, and equitable access to care.
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Theme IssueChallenges and Opportunities in Health Disparities
2024
Theme Issue·2024Challenges and Opportunities in Health Disparities
Health disparities remain a pressing global concern, shaped by the interplay of socioeconomic status, geography, race, ethnicity, and access to healthcare. This theme issue explores the complex challenges that perpetuate inequities in health outcomes, while also highlighting emerging opportunities to bridge these gaps.
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Policy Framework·2024A New Approach to Addressing Undervaccination in Europe
In the face of a persistent public health challenge, Europe confronts a critical juncture in its vaccination strategy. Despite the availability of effective vaccines, undervaccination remains a pressing issue, with significant implications for community health and safety. Europe must unite in its efforts to address undervaccination. The stakes are high, and the time to act is now.
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Open LetterCall for a new globally equitable vaccine strategy
To the World Health Organization
2021
Open Letter·2021
Call for a New Globally Equitable Vaccine Strategy: An Open Letter to the World Health Organization
Addressing the highly unequal distribution of vaccines is critically important to putting an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccine-sharing initiative COVAX was supposed to serve as a lifeline for many countries in the developing world but is failing to deliver even 25% of the doses expected. The time has come to take action to ensure a sustainable vaccine supply across the globe.