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COVID-19
Some vaccines last a lifetime – so why do we need COVID-19 boosters?
Research into how different long-lasting COVID-19 vaccines are is ongoing, but studies show boosters are important in preventing COVID-19 infection.
Health and Healthcare
We now know a major cause of multiple sclerosis. Can we eradicate it?
A new study shows that catching Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) increases the probability of developing multiple sclerosis – which could mean we can vaccinate against it
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 January
Top COVID-19 stories: US introduces vaccine mandate for foreign cross-border workers; Indian capital to lift weekend curfew; Herd immunity 'unlikely' despite rapid spread of Omicron variant.
Health and Healthcare
Driving a global effort against Alzheimer’s
The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative is a global initiative to progress the discovery, testing and delivery of precision interventions for Alzheimer’s disease.
Global Health
Children exercised less during lockdown – here’s how to get them moving again
Exercise regimes were affected by lockdown; it is vital to encourage an active lifestyle, before sedentary habits become established in our children, writes a psychologist.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 20 January
Top COVID-19 news stories: British government to remove majority of COVID-19 restrictions; Beijing increases vigilance ahead of winter Olympics; Vaccine group GAVI says more than $5bn nee...
COVID-19
From pandemic to endemic? What 2022 might mean for COVID-19
Global leaders have been looking at what 2022 might hold for the COVID-19 pandemic at The Davos Agenda.
The Ocean
How the Tongan volcanic eruption highlights vulnerabilities in global telecoms
The recent volcano and resulting tsunami in Tonga have snapped the 872km long fibre-optic cable connecting the island to the rest of the world.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 19 January
Top COVID-19 news stories: Record COVID-19 case numbers reported around the world; Vaccine equity vital to ending COVID-19 pandemic; US warns against travel to 22 nations and territories.
Healthy Futures
In a medical first, a gene-edited pig heart has been transplanted into a human patient
A man from the US has received a genetically-modified pig heart which could pave the way for alternative solutions to address organ transplant shortages
Davos Agenda 2022
Cancer: how to stop the next global health crisis
The global cancer community needs to come together, reprioritize screenings and minimize setbacks to healthcare systems and society.
COVID-19
4 experts explain what’s coming next in the fight against COVID-19
Experts say COVID-19 is here to stay but it won’t dominate our lives. A billion vaccines have been donated to developing countries - more to follow.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 18 January
Top COVID-19 news stories: COVID-19 cases fall in major Indian cities; EU facing threat of 'twindemic'; Cases continue to rise across Europe.
Davos Agenda 2022
5 ways to strengthen our health systems for the future
Health systems worldwide have been hit hard by COVID-19. As we get back on track, new possibilities are emerging to strengthen healthcare for the future.
Davos Agenda 2022
How to strengthen healthcare systems against future shocks
The past two years have revealed the fragility and fragmentation within our healthcare systems. Here's what we need to change – and how to go about it.
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