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Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Investing in handwashing facilities to protect communities and kickstart economies
Hand hygiene should be universally available to protect us from current and future pandemics. Smart investment is needed to create handwashing solutions.
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.
Vaccination
How drones can help get vaccines to where they are needed most
The Medicine from the Sky Project will launch drone delivery pilots in the next few months to bring vaccines to India's more remote populations.
COVID-19
Issue Briefing: How Can We Ensure Vaccine Equity?
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.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
How virtual worlds could soon become essential training tools
The World Health Organization has developed its Learning Academy, using 360 cameras to make 3D models of emergency departments and save virtual lives.
Ageing
What is the biggest benefit technology will have on ageing and longevity?
The Global Future Council on Healthy Ageing and Longevity shares ideas on how technology will enable people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives at all ages.
SDG 03: Good Health and Well-Being
End TB: The clock is ticking
Seven years after the WHO unveiled the “End TB Strategy”, the data shows we are far from achieving the targets contained within it.
Global Health
Early detection of chronic kidney disease can save lives and cut costs
Without investment in early detection, the cost of kidney failure will continue to rise. Here are four steps to alleviate the pressure on health systems.
Artificial Intelligence
The (robotic) doctor will see you now
Using robots in healthcare has benefits, particularly when reducing contact during COVID-19. Developments for further medical applications are underway.
Global Health
Record numbers of people in the UK have applied to study nursing
Interest in working for health services has soared in the UK during COVID-19. But around the world nursing remains a difficult and under-resourced profession.
SDG 01: No Poverty
This is how one cycle of poverty and ill health is being broken in Brazil
A successful approach is being used to tackle extreme poverty in Brazil. It can be used as a model.
Global Health
Giving hope to those living with rare diseases
Initial findings from new report highlight rare disease cases in Asia Pacific should be given greater priority, improved diagnosis and sustainable funding.
Global Health
An expert explains: 3 ways AI can help in the global battle against cancer
AI and machine learning can play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, writes Dr Ruma Bhargava, Healthcare Lead at the World Economic Forum.