In this edition of DNV Forum you can read about Biorisk champion Dr Nicoletta Previsani of WHO. Also inside: The man with the mission, Changing the face of cancer care, Taking healthcare to a higher level.
Date: 2011-11-14
WHO’s biorisk sentinel
Dr Nicoletta Previsani, Biorisk expert at WHO (The World Health Organisation) calls for coordinated effort to combat global issue.
The man with a mission
China is striving to improve healthcare for its citizens. Central to shaping its reforms is Professor Zhenzhong Zhang, Director-General of the China National Health Development Research Centre in Beijing.
Iasis: Taking healthcare
Carl Whitmer is a man with a mission. The president and Chief Executive Officer of IASIS Healthcare Corporation (IASIS) is determined to make the company the healthcare provider of choice. Nine months after taking up his appointment, the signs are positive.
Changing the face of cancer care
With the help of DNV, Macmillan Cancer Support recently launched a new standard designed to encourage cancer facilities to improve the quality of their overall environment.
Asian star leads the way in biomedical research
Singapore is turning itself into a biomedical powerhouse. Central to its strategic plans is the state-of-the-art Biopolis complex, where the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is based. Recognising the importance of safety, A*STAR has turned to DNV to provide biorisk management services in this new and exciting sector.
Combating avian flu
Indonesia is now the country with the highest number of human fatalities caused by the H5N1 influenza virus, often referred to as ‘avian flu’. In an effort to tackle the deadly disease, the prestigious Eijkman Institute in Jakarta has built a new biosafety level 3 (BSL3) laboratory – with the help of DNV.
Committed to safety
The National Health Service Litigation Authority and DNV are working together to improve the safety of NHS patients and staff.