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Global Health
The cells in our body have 'a license to die', protecting us from infectious diseases
When we contract infectious diseases such as the flu, our cells can die to stop pathogens in their tracks before they spread further through our body.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 May
Top stories: No masks for fully vaccinated Americans in most places; Confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 24 million in India; Japan declares state of emergency in three additional prefectures.
Social Innovation
The COVID-19 response has shown what we are capable of when we work together
Leaders in social entrepreneurship have had to rethink existing approaches during the COVID-19 crisis.
International Trade and Investment
How global trade can save lives and livelihoods - and help protect the planet
At the World Economic Forum Agenda Dialogues, Dr Okonjo-Iweala said vaccine policy was crucial to helping the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
In charts: how economic sentiment has changed during COVID-19
73% of respondents in McKinsey's latest Global Survey believe that the economy will improve in the next 6 months, but that hasn't always been the case.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 12 May
Top stories: White House looks to boost US COVID-19 vaccination rates; Research suggests COVID-19 virus has unique infectious profile; Confirmed COVID-19 deaths in India pass 250,000.
Sustainable Development
Why a green COVID-19 recovery is key for the future of our cities
A new IFC report analyzes how cities can allocate their resources to ensure a cleaner living environment, create jobs and build a robust local economy.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 11 May
Top stories: WHO classifies India variant as one of global concern; New study suggests non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients have low risk of long-term effects; WHO launches 'Together for In...
Global Health
Equitable vaccine delivery will fuel better global health processes
Making parallels between a reusable rocket and the application of COVID-19 vaccines can offer insights on reaching global health goals.
Future of Mobility
How the pandemic has changed our use of public transport
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a fall in public transport use, according to a new report. So, what can policymakers do to encourage increased usage?
India
COVID-19: how Indian doctors abroad are using technology to help their country
Technology means doctors are able to carry out online consultations with people in India, to take the strain off the workforce and offer support through COVID-19.
Vaccination
From beer to blenders - 5 creative ways people are being persuaded to get their COVID-19 vaccination
With vaccine uptake stalling in some regions, even where jabs are freely available, policy makers and politicians are getting inventive. Here’s how.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 10 May
Top stories: WHO gives Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Use Listing; BioNTech to open mRNA manufacturing site in Singapore; WHO warning on universal health coverage.
Education and Skills
This unique, 20-year study followed the lives of 12,000 children in the developing world. Here’s what it discovered
Tracking the development of children in Ethiopia, India, Peru and Viet Nam, the Young Lives report revealed key insights regarding the role of education and the consequences of childhood ...
Future of Work
Four things workers want implemented by their bosses post-pandemic
As companies reassess their working arrangements going forward, employees are increasingly clear about what they will and won’t put up with, says a new report.