Forty-three CSOs have written an open letter calling on delegates to the 64th WHA to unequivocally terminate research with smallpox virus and to fix a prompt and irrevocable date for the destruction of the stocks. […]
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE 64th WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY ON DESTRUCTION OF SMALLPOX VIRUS STOCKS
The undersigned civil society organizations from around the world call on the Member St […]
This informational briefing explores the need to maintain clarity about smallpox research and an essential public health purpose. […]
Smallpox InfoBrief #5
Written by Edward Hammond for the Third World Network and smallpoxbiosafety.org, May 2011
[…] As the 64th World Health Assembly opens on 16 May, global interest is turning again to the issue of destruction of smallpox (variola) virus stocks. […] Health: Call to destroy remaining smallpox virus stocks Kuala Lumpur, 13 May (Lim Li Ching) — As the 64th World Health Assembly (WHA) opens on 16 May, global interest is turning again to the iss […] These articles make the case for the destruction of the remaining stocks of smallpox virus, held at two WHO repositories in the US and Russia. […] The US and Russia are expected to oppose any moves to set a new date for destruction of the remaining smallpox virus stocks. The informational briefing considers the possibility of a stalemate and contemplates what it might mean for the future. […]
Smallpox InfoBrief #4
Written by Edward Hammond […]
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