Kristof Decoster
@kristofdecoster.bsky.social
Editor International Health Policies newsletter
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Alex Kozul-Wright: "As total debt in developing countries has risen to record high, there is frustration that existing frameworks, dominated by Western governments have exerted undue influence over repayment policies".
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
G20 fails to deliver on sovereign debt distress
Hopes that world leaders would use the G20 summit to tackle sovereign debt distress were dashed.
www.aljazeera.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Alex Kozul-Wright: "As total debt in developing countries has risen to record high, there is frustration that existing frameworks, dominated by Western governments have exerted undue influence over repayment policies".
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
www.nature.com/articles/d41... Nature editorial.
World leaders must find the courage to end the fossil-fuel age
Despite the weak agreement seen at the COP30 climate conference, Brazil was right to prioritize discussing the eventual phase-out of fossil fuels. Others must now help to find a way forward.
www.nature.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
www.nature.com/articles/d41... Nature editorial.
www.dewereldmorgen.be/artikel/2025... Thomas Decreus op @dewereldmorgen.bsky.social
Staken: praten over de klassenstrijd is taboe
Een merkwaardige paradox: de samenleving wordt fundamenteel gestructureerd door klassentegenstellingen. Tegelijk wordt het benoemen van klasse als oorzaak voor ongelijkheid en conflict steeds moeilijk...
www.dewereldmorgen.be
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
www.dewereldmorgen.be/artikel/2025... Thomas Decreus op @dewereldmorgen.bsky.social
Via the Conversation: theconversation.com/south-africa... And counting two women in the picture ...
South Africa’s G20 presidency: diplomatic victory, but a weak final declaration
The G20 2025 declaration issued in Johannesburg will be just empty words unless the endorsements are turned into action.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Via the Conversation: theconversation.com/south-africa... And counting two women in the picture ...
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In the good news category:
After years of research and trials, the WHO this year recommended the first new tool to fight malaria in decades: spatial repellents. They last up to a year and they could help fight malaria as well as dengue and other diseases - and protect refugees.
#IDsky 🧪
After years of research and trials, the WHO this year recommended the first new tool to fight malaria in decades: spatial repellents. They last up to a year and they could help fight malaria as well as dengue and other diseases - and protect refugees.
#IDsky 🧪
New vapor tool fights mosquitoes by slowly releasing insecticide in homes. Will it catch on?
World Health Organization supports “spatial repellents” to prevent malaria, but it’s unclear who will pay for them
www.science.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In the good news category:
After years of research and trials, the WHO this year recommended the first new tool to fight malaria in decades: spatial repellents. They last up to a year and they could help fight malaria as well as dengue and other diseases - and protect refugees.
#IDsky 🧪
After years of research and trials, the WHO this year recommended the first new tool to fight malaria in decades: spatial repellents. They last up to a year and they could help fight malaria as well as dengue and other diseases - and protect refugees.
#IDsky 🧪
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Marburg outbreak worsens in Ethiopia as death toll rises www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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www.telegraph.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Marburg outbreak worsens in Ethiopia as death toll rises www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Special issue GFO on the Global Fund replenishment: aidspan.org/Blog/view/32... "…. Johannesburg, therefore, was not a failure; it was a mirror.... "
GFO Aidspan
aidspan.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Special issue GFO on the Global Fund replenishment: aidspan.org/Blog/view/32... "…. Johannesburg, therefore, was not a failure; it was a mirror.... "
Via Tax Justice Network: taxjustice.net/2025/11/24/t...
Two negotiations, One crisis: COP30 and the UN tax convention must finally speak to each other - Tax Justice Network
COP30 and the UN tax convention unfolded in parallel with almost no coordination. This blog explains why climate action and global tax rules must finally be aligned — and how subnational leaders and s...
taxjustice.net
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Via Tax Justice Network: taxjustice.net/2025/11/24/t...
Via the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/global/comme... Yep.
Macron and Merz must look at themselves if they want to stop Europe sliding to the far right | Shada Islam
Political elites in Europe’s ‘mature’ democracies warn of external threats – but at home they normalise racism and undermine the rule of law
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Via the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/global/comme... Yep.
COMMON on the COP of post-truth: drive.google.com/file/d/1_C30... Don't fully agree, but certainly the read of the day. Hadn't heard about 'toxic positivity' : ) And 'empty multilateralism' is indeed an interesting concept for our dire days.
COMMON - COP30 - 22 November - A letter to the climate community.pdf
drive.google.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
COMMON on the COP of post-truth: drive.google.com/file/d/1_C30... Don't fully agree, but certainly the read of the day. Hadn't heard about 'toxic positivity' : ) And 'empty multilateralism' is indeed an interesting concept for our dire days.
I certainly agree that these relative "victories" for multilateralism (well, don't know about GF - bit weird, US contribution there) might actually jeopardize what's really needed (soon). Eg: Global Public Investment, or Rockström's way forward on the climate emergency.
I expected the positive PR spin on all 3, but most of all appreciate the people who dare call out the failures to do what’s really needed. “Success” may sell, but its worth nothing if it doesn’t deliver: katribertram.wordpress.com/2020/10/01/s...
Success sells – but is there any substance behind it?
When the New York Times released Trump’s taxes and dire financial losses over decades, the public outcry lay somewhere between “finally, proof for all these lies!” and – rat…
katribertram.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I certainly agree that these relative "victories" for multilateralism (well, don't know about GF - bit weird, US contribution there) might actually jeopardize what's really needed (soon). Eg: Global Public Investment, or Rockström's way forward on the climate emergency.
Via Devex: www.devex.com/news/will-af...
Will African nations lose their leverage in an ‘America first’ health plan?
Public health experts expressed concern that African governments are losing their collective bargaining power with the ‘America First’ approach to global health.
www.devex.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Via Devex: www.devex.com/news/will-af...
COP: not dead yet. Global Fund: not dead yet. G20 (minus US): not dead yet. Three (very mitigated) 'victories for multilateralism' this weekend :) #glasshalffull #ahum
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
COP: not dead yet. Global Fund: not dead yet. G20 (minus US): not dead yet. Three (very mitigated) 'victories for multilateralism' this weekend :) #glasshalffull #ahum
via HPW: healthpolicy-watch.news/cop30-ends-w... And nice title :)
COP30 Ends With Plans To Make More Plans, No Mention Of Fossil Fuel Phase-out - Health Policy Watch
The combined pressures of those alliances failed to move the powerful bloc of the world's major oil-producing nations, led by Saudi Arabia, Russia and their
healthpolicy-watch.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
via HPW: healthpolicy-watch.news/cop30-ends-w... And nice title :)
Via the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight
Reaching agreement in divisive political landscape shows ‘climate cooperation is alive and kicking’, says UN climate chief
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Via the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, speaking at G20 Summit, welcomes Leaders’ Declaration
Press release: www.unaids.org/en/resources...
Press release: www.unaids.org/en/resources...
November 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, speaking at G20 Summit, welcomes Leaders’ Declaration
Press release: www.unaids.org/en/resources...
Press release: www.unaids.org/en/resources...
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The U.S. showed unexpected levels of support, pledging $4.6 billion and maintaining its matching pledge ratio.
Global Fund raised $11.34 billion with a surprising US pledge
Global Fund raised $11.34 billion with a surprising US pledge
www.devex.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The U.S. showed unexpected levels of support, pledging $4.6 billion and maintaining its matching pledge ratio.
Via Reuters: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Via Reuters: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
"What we really need for our politicians to respond effectively to the next potential pandemic are agile leadership, smart decision-making, flexibility, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system?" One billion dollar question these days & not just re pandemics :)
Some reflections www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Vote for competent leaders, not entertainers – that’s what I wish the Covid report could say | Devi Sridhar
To prevent a future pandemic we’d need agile leadership, smart decision-making, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system, asks Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global ...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
"What we really need for our politicians to respond effectively to the next potential pandemic are agile leadership, smart decision-making, flexibility, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system?" One billion dollar question these days & not just re pandemics :)
Via Africa CDC: africacdc.org/news-item/af...
Africa CDC Unveils a New Vision for Health Security and Sovereignty Across the Continent – Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, 21 November 2025 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today unveiled a renewed vision for Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda to safegua...
africacdc.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Via Africa CDC: africacdc.org/news-item/af...
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Bill Steiger, former USAID chief of staff in the first Trump administration, warns Congress about biosecurity threats and backs push for greater global health self-reliance.
Ex-top USAID official details wish list on health and funding fixes
Ex-top USAID official details wish list on health and funding fixes
www.devex.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Bill Steiger, former USAID chief of staff in the first Trump administration, warns Congress about biosecurity threats and backs push for greater global health self-reliance.
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Check out this week's IHP news 855: Important days for global health www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/newsletter/ pdf: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/wp-content/u... (also with French, Portuguese & Spanish translations, & AI summary).
www.internationalhealthpolicies.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Check out this week's IHP news 855: Important days for global health www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/newsletter/ pdf: www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/wp-content/u... (also with French, Portuguese & Spanish translations, & AI summary).
En Nederland & België zijn er blijkbaar bij. Veel gekker moet het niet worden : ) @willemvandeput.bsky.social @rvandepas.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Exclusive: The Guardian understands Brazil had been planning to drop a roadmap to a transition away from fossil fuels amid opposition from petro states
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 AM
En Nederland & België zijn er blijkbaar bij. Veel gekker moet het niet worden : ) @willemvandeput.bsky.social @rvandepas.bsky.social