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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.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Healthy Futures
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.
Healthy Futures
How to get better at making warnings
Most experts are not very good at warning for one main reason: they are not very specific, both in content or style.
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.
Social Justice
Why living in a matriarchal society is better for women's health
A study on the Mosuo women, who are an isolated ethnic group in China, suggests that women are happier and healthier when living in a matriarchal society.
Future of Health and Healthcare
Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?
Research from Harvard Medical School suggests than walking an average of 4,400 steps a day is enough to significantly lower the risk of death for women.
Global Health
These are the top 10 global causes of death - but two diseases are in decline
This snapshot of mortality and disability causes from 2000 to 2019 shows improvements have been made with certain diseases – but COVID-19 may yet derail that progress.
COVID-19
Go early, go hard and keep it simple: how Senegal is staying ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic
The lessons learnt in the pandemic's first wave on acting decisively will be invaluable as Senegal goes back into a state of emergency, says President Macky Sall.
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.
COVID-19
COVID-19 practices are constantly changing – this app helps emergency doctors cope
The Elemeno Express app keeps emergency doctors and nurses up to date on latest COVID-19 best practice, developed by California-based software company Elemeno Health and the American Coll...
COVID-19
This is why mental health should be a political priority
Depression and anxiety are up to three times as likely for those on low incomes. 55% of women report a significant impact from COVID-19-related income loss.
Climate Change
The impact of local climate adaptation - and why it is important for all of us
Climate change risks in one place can impact on others around the globe. Improving efforts to adapt locally can bring shared benefits to all, according to a climate adaptation expert.
Healthy Futures
Asia-Pacific is embracing the future of healthcare
Roche ‘Personalised Health Index’ enables Asia-Pacific stakeholders to use data to improve and personalize healthcare systems using the latest technology.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Learning lessons from across Europe – the hidden costs of COVID-19 on lung cancer
The World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Lung Ambition Alliance, establishes a taskforce to learn from impact of COVID-19 on lung cancer services.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Are vaccines enough? To end COVID-19 we need more innovation – and more access
New alliances are needed to speed the journey of medical innovations from the scientist’s bench to the patient’s bedside across all countries.