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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.
COVID-19
How do we vaccinate the world? The head of COVAX talks to World Vs Virus
The head of COVAX talks to World Vs Virus about how to overcome vaccine nationalism and stop the pandemic. Also on the podcast: countering the sceptics.
The Davos Agenda 2021
A vaccination race between nations can have no winners
To beat the pandemic, we must ensure fair allocation of COVID-19 vaccines to all countries, including the poorest countries. Here's how UNICEF will help.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Why this is digital healthcare’s moment
Data science and technology can improve human health in all corners of the world for the duration of the pandemic and beyond.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Davos Agenda: What you need to know about the future of global health
Getting rid of COVID-19 is the first step. But a healthy future depends upon tackling mental health, disparities in healthcare access and climate change, too.
Global Health
The silent epidemic that is three times as deadly as COVID
Diabetes is a growing threat to global health, affecting 460 million people and claiming over four million lives last year. Experts are calling for urgent action to halt this often overlo...
Global Health
Global action on malaria is stalling. In some countries it could be a greater threat than COVID
Twenty years of success in tackling malaria is flatlining, according to WHO, which warns that the disease could kill more people in sub-Saharan Africa this year than COVID-19.