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Future of Health and Healthcare
AI and nanotechnology could make cancer cell therapy affordable for all
CAR-T therapy can cure cancer patients but it's costly. Advances in nanotechnology could help scientists re-engineer the immune system more affordably.
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.
COVID-19
How we can secure oxygen for COVID-19 patients and beyond
Administration of oxygen is vital in battling hypoxaemia, a complication of COVID-19 pneumonia. However, poorer hospitals don't have access to supplies.
COVID-19
How to boost immunization for Asia-Pacific's ageing population
Effective access to vaccines are vital for Asia's aging population, but a large number of Asia's generation are not vaccinated from basic diseases like influenza.
Climate Change
Australian study suggests seasonal death trends are reversing due to climate change
If warming trends continue, expects say it’s almost certain summer deaths will increase. Healthcare measures need to be put in place.
Vaccination
New malaria vaccine proves highly effective – and COVID shows how quickly it could be deployed
Scientists are trialling a malaria vaccine which is 77% effective - a landmark which has never been reached before.
COVID-19
Issue Briefing: How can we ensure vaccine equity?
Watch this session on Wednesday 28 April from 15.00-15.30 CEST with UNICEF's Dr. Aboubacar Kampo, Professor Heidi Larson, Google's Garth Graham and more.
Japan
Health challenges need predictable healthcare investment policies. Japan’s example shows why
Japan could work together with the global biotech and life sciences sector to become a world leader – offering lessons for other countries.
Global Health
Exercise makes you 50% more likely to have higher antibodies after a vaccine
A study has found regular exercise increases antibodies after a vaccine and limits the risk of severe illness from infectious diseases by 37%.
Future of Health and Healthcare
Digital mental health is here – but how do we ensure its quality?
WEF has partnered with Deloitte to create standards to vet digital mental health solutions called the Global Governance Toolkit for Digital Mental Health.
3D Printing
How 3D-printed organs could save the lives of transplant patients
Biomedical engineering researchers are developing 3D temporary organ structures that may help regenerate damaged tissues and potentially lead to creating artificial organs.
COVID-19
Here's why post-COVID-19 recovery plans should focus on care work
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential role that care workers play and reform in the sector should be part of pandemic recovery plans.
3D Printing
This ceramic ink can 3D-print bones directly into a patient’s body. Here’s how
Previously, bones that needed replacing would firstly need to be built in a laboratory. New technology means that, soon, it will be possible to ‘print’ bone tissue inside the body.
Global Health
Technology can transform clinical practice – here's how
The Future Health Index 2020, which surveyed young healthcare professionals, confirms they are hopeful that technology can improve working conditions.
Mental Health
This simple addition to a city can dramatically improve people’s mental health
A recent study has found that living within 100 metres of a tree can reduce the need for antidepressants among city dwellers.