A new report examines the readiness of APAC countries to address the cancer challenge, highlighting what is working - and what the rest of the world can learn.

Rachel Frizberg 08 Jul 2020

COVID-19

The U.S. employment-population ratio drops to a historic low

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest jobs report has found that 17.75 million Americans were unemployed in June 2020, resulting in a historically high unemployment rate of 11.1%. ...

Felix Richter · Statista 06 Jul 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: Top science stories of the week

In this round-up: Beijing approves experimental vaccine for military use and why people who test negative for antibodies may still be immune to reinfection from COVID-19.

Greta Keenan 03 Jul 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: Study shows 40% of cases in Italian town showed no symptoms

A study of coronavirus infections in the Italian town of Vò found that 40% of cases were asymptomatic, which could help our understanding of how it spreads.

Kate Kelland · Reuters 02 Jul 2020

COVID-19

Asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic, symptomatic: what is the difference?

The number of people with coronavirus who display no symptoms is unclear - but many could be infectious without knowing it.

Charlotte Edmond 01 Jul 2020

Big Data

Better data means better outcomes for COVID's marginalized groups

Identifying the people who suffered the most because of the pandemic is the first step to making sure no one is overlooked in challenging times.

Phil Crehan 26 Jun 2020

COVID-19

Our healthcare system is failing people without COVID-19. It’s time to address the hidden third wave.

By prioritizing preventing COVID-19, we have unintentionally left behind people living with cancer, rare diseases and other acute and chronic conditions.

Lynsey Chediak and Gareth Baynam 26 Jun 2020

COVID-19

Is the K number the new R number? What you need to know

Scientists previously measured the spread of COVID-19 with the R number, but now use the K number, to take into account super-spreaders.

Adam Kleczkowski · The Conversation 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19

How data science can help India's frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19

In many emerging economies, the mass testing needed to keep frontline workers safe from COVID-19 can be hard to achieve. Could data analysis be the answer?

Anu Pillai S and Rakesh Kalapala 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 affects men more than women and this could be the reason why, according to scientists

Research suggests that mast cells in women are able to initiate a more active immune response, which may help them fight infectious diseases better than men.

Adam Moeser · The Conversation 16 Jun 2020

Circular Economy

The planet's health is our health: why healthcare must go green

The pharmaceutical and healthcare industry have all the incentive they need to join the sustainability revolution – ensuring a healthy environment for us all

Jason Snape 11 Jun 2020

COVID-19

Access and innovation: two issues for the private sector’s response to COVID-19

Members of the UHC2030 Private Sector Constituency have shared some of the diverse contributions they are making to the COVID-19 response.

Sofiat Akinola · UHC2030 11 Jun 2020

COVID-19

This is how to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to everyone

Efforts to find a COVID-19 vaccine could be worthless unless a solution is found to increase manufacturing capacity

Arnaud Bernaert 09 Jun 2020

International Trade and Investment

Trade in digital services is booming. Here’s how we can unleash its full potential

Cross-border trade in digital services such as videoconferencing and entertainment is booming, but there are still too many barriers limiting its reach.

Sherry Stephenson and Jimena Sotelo 08 Jun 2020

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