Liberia: Investing in Malaria Prevention, Elimination
[New Republic] Malaria is still one of the lead causes of death in Africa; as such, investments in the control and eradication of malaria are key towards creating healthier and more affluent societies that can confidently contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals. Liberia has launched the 5th nationwide malaria indicators survey. The survey aims at tracking the country's progress against targets set in the National Strategic Plan. The household survey will be essential in gathering information fo (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 10, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Commentary on Campbell et al.'s "Creating a university strategic plan to address relationship violence and sexual misconduct": sustainability and replicability concerns - Boots DP, Gulledge LM, Wareham J.
Campbell et al. provided a candid summary of a long-term strategic plan to address relationship violence and sexual misconduct (RVSM) at Michigan State University (MSU). Coming in the aftermath of a national scandal and public outcry regarding MSU's lack o... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 5, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
PFAS, worker safety, data sharing, and more on tap at Council meeting
<div class="rxbodyfield">Translational toxicology and strategic planning efforts were also discussed during the Sept. 13-14 event.</div> (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - October 4, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Progress in exposomics, precision health made at scientific summit
<div class="rxbodyfield">Exposome community of practice to be developed, strategic planning under way.</div> (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - October 4, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Older adults' biobehavioral fall risks were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned for future fall prevention research to incorporate multilevel perspectives - Kiyoshi-Teo H, Izumi SS, Stoyles S, McMahon SK.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Examining the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on fall risks may provide insight into how multilevel factors as described in National Institute of Nursing Research's (NINR's) draft strategic plan can guide f... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 1, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Announces Kenvue as the Name for Planned New Consumer Health Company
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. September 28, 2022 — Johnson & Johnson (the “Company”) (NYSE: JNJ) today took another step forward in establishing two independent, market-leading companies with the announcement of Kenvue as the name for the planned New Consumer Health Company. The new corporate brand comes to life through a compelling purpose, and a timeless visual brand.Kenvue (pronounced ken·view), is inspired by two powerful ideas: “ken” – meaning knowledge, an English word primarily used in Scotland, and “vue,” referencing sight. With rich knowledge of human needs and deep consumer insights, Kenvue will delive...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - September 28, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Opens State-of-the-Art Science and Technology Campus in San Francisco Bay Area
BRISBANE, Calif., September 20, 2022 – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the Company) today opened its San Francisco Bay Campus, a state-of-the-art Research & Development (R&D) facility in the Bay Area, one of the world’s most established global hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. The nearly 200,000 square-foot facility will house up to 400 employees, more than doubling the R&D presence of Johnson & Johnson in the Bay Area. The campus bridges key scientific and technological capabilities by co-locating Janssen R&D, Johnson & Johnson Innovation and Johnson & Johnson Technology. It will...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - September 20, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
IHE updates strategic plan
Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) has launched a plan to update it...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
IHE plans worldwide summit (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 19, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Announces $5 Billion Share Repurchase Program
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 14, 2022 – Johnson& Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that the Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $5 billion of the company's common stock. “The last few years have demonstrated the resilience of Johnson& Johnson. With continued confidence in our business and pipeline, the Board of Directors and management team believe that Company shares are an attractive investment opportunity, ” said Joaquin Duato, Chief Executive Officer. “With our strong cash flow and lowest level of net debt in five years, we have the ability to invest in innovation, grow our dividend, execu...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - September 14, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
The US Has a Chance to Invest in Health Workers Like Never Before
By Polly Dunford,
President and chief executive officer
Rukia Ahmed, lab technologist at Tudor Subcounty Hospital in Mombasa County, Kenya, tests patient samples. Photo by Edwin Joe for IntraHealth International.September 09, 2022Last week, I joined CEOs and senior officials at 25 other organizations inurging USAID Administrator Samantha Power to include $200 million in her fiscal 2024 budget request to strengthen theGlobal Health Worker Initiative. This Biden-Harris initiative is a golden opportunity for the US to partner and collaborate with global and regional initiatives—such as the African Union—in a...
Source: IntraHealth International - September 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: kseaton Tags: Policy & Advocacy Health Workers Source Type: news
Catholic Health names new president for Mercy Hospital
The new Mercy Hospital president replaces Eddie Bratko, who has held the post since 2019 and will transition to a new role leading key projects tied to accelerating the system ’s strategic plan. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - September 7, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Tracey Drury Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Statement on New Hampshire Opioid Settlement Agreement
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, September 1, 2022 - Johnson & Johnson and its U.S.-based Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies (collectively, the “Company”) today announced a settlement agreement with the State of New Hampshire and its participating subdivisions resolving their opioid-related claims against the Company. This settlement will resolve the upcoming trial scheduled to begin on September 12, 2022 in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The settlement will directly support local community efforts to seek meaningful progress in addressing the opioid crisis in New Hampshire. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will pay...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - September 1, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Appoints Larry Merlo as Non-Executive Chair Designate of Planned New Consumer Health Company
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., August 24, 2022– Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced the appointment of Larry Merlo as Non-executive Chair Designate for the future, listed New Consumer Health Company’s Board of Directors. Merlo previously served as President and CEO of CVS Health and brings over 30 years of purpose-driven and transformative health leadership to the Board for the planned new company. As announced in November 2021, the planned separation would create two global leaders – the new Johnson & Johnson and the New Consumer Health Company – both better positioned to deliver improved health outcomes f...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - August 24, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Latest News Source Type: news
Data-driven approach to weather-responsive speed management of road tunnel access zones - Jung S, Qin X.
In South Korea, one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes occurring at road tunnel entrances is speeding or failure to maintain a safe distance, especially during adverse weather conditions. The South Korean government released a strategic plan to... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 23, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Africa: WHO Releases Updated Guidance On National Strategic Planning for Tuberculosis
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing new guidance to support national strategic planning for the tuberculosis (TB) response. The guidance encourages the use of a people-centeric focus in the development of national TB strategic plan (NSP). It highlights the importance of government stewardship and ownership, promotes alignment with national health strategy and other health programmes, emphasizes multi stakeholder and multi-sectoral engagement as one of the key steps for multisectoral accountabi (Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis)
Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis - August 22, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
