Is China’s Vaccine Industry Ready to Contribute More to Global Health? At Beijing Bio-Institute Biological Products (BBIBP), the oldest vaccine development institute in China, millions of vials of vaccines are prepared for shipment. Partnership between BBIBP and PATH helps vaccines reach families in China and beyond. Source: PATH. October 1, 2020 | By Zixiang (George) […]
Can China Deliver on Its Promise to Make the COVID-19 Vaccine a Global Public Good? September 17, 2020 | By Zixiang (George) Zhou, Associate, Bridge Consulting| Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening of the 73rd World Health Assembly, May 18, 2020. Source: Xinhua Need for International Cooperation on COVID-19 Vaccine R&D, Production, and Distribution […]
14 September, 2020 | By Christine Hwang, 2020 Fall Intern, Bridge Consulting | Source: Life Oasis Public Service Center Beyond being the tech giant behind WeChat, Tencent Games, and several other digital products, Tencent has established itself as one of the most influential philanthropic platforms in China. Committed to transforming philanthropy through technology, Tencent Foundation is an active […]
When the Buzzing Just Won’t Stop: Fighting Dengue Amidst COVID-19 September 4, 2020 | By Angel Teh, Associate Director, Bridge Consulting 2019 was the worst year on record for dengue — a viral infection transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, which also spreads Zika and yellow fever. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every region worldwide […]
September 3, 2020 | By Zixiang (George) Zhou, Associate, Bridge Consulting | Image source: Xinhua News Agency In addition to measures led by the Chinese government, China’s response to mental health challenges among frontline health workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has also involved Chinese philanthropic organizations and private companies, which have both taken noteworthy measures. The […]