Global Health Policy & Maternal Health
- WHO Issues New Guidelines to Combat Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH): The World Health Organization (WHO), along with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), released new consolidated guidelines to prevent, diagnose, and treat postpartum hemorrhage (severe bleeding after childbirth). The guidelines recommend:
- Earlier Diagnosis: Clinicians should act when blood loss reaches 300 mL (down from the traditional 500 mL threshold) if abnormal vital signs are observed.
- The MOTIVE Bundle: Immediate deployment of the MOTIVE bundle (including massage, oxytocics, Tranexamic Acid (TXA), intravenous fluids, vaginal/genital tract examination, and escalation of care) once PPH is diagnosed.
Source Link: Global health agencies issue new recommendations to help end deaths from postpartum haemorrhage – WHO
US Public Health & Infectious Disease
- FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on Vaccines: The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) is meeting today. The agenda includes discussions and recommendations on two separate topics:
- Strain selection for the 2026 Southern Hemisphere influenza season vaccines.
- Advancing the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)’s allergen extract standardization program.
Source Link: Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 9, 2025 Meeting Announcement – FDA
- WHO Seeks Clarification on Indian Cough Syrup Exports: The World Health Organization is seeking clarification from Indian authorities regarding whether a cough syrup, linked to the deaths of children and flagged for contamination, was exported to other countries.
Environmental & Holistic Health
- ‘One Health’ Integrated into Conservation Policy: The IUCN World Conservation Congress is poised to adopt a new motion to formally integrate the “One Health” concept—recognizing the interdependence of wildlife, ecosystem, animal, and human health—into conservation policies and programs. This is a major step toward a shared global vision for health security and climate resilience.
Digital and Global Health Development
- Conference on ‘Digital Health in Times of Crisis’: The Global South eHealth Observatory (ODESS) is holding its 2025 conference today, focused on how digital health technologies can be leveraged during various crises (climate, conflict, economic) to improve access to care and support the continuity of health services for vulnerable populations.
Source Link: Conference “Digital health in times of crisis” 9th October 2025 – Fondation Pierre Fabre
Ongoing Policy & Research
- Focus on Vaccine Economics and Private Equity in Health Care: The October 2025 issue of Health Affairs journal, available today, features a range of topics including a deep dive into vaccine economics and the role of private equity (PE) in health care delivery.
Source Link: Health Affairs: Leading Publication Of Health Policy Research & Insight
- Webinar on Tuberculosis Strategy: The #EndTB Webinar is being held today to discuss operationalizing the Multisectoral Accountability Framework on Tuberculosis (MAF-TB), aiming to translate planning into progress in the fight against TB.
Source Link: #EndTB Webinar – Operationalizing MAF-TB: from planning to progress – WHO
Source Link: #EndTB Webinar – Operationalizing MAF-TB: from planning to progress – WHO
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