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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 20 September
Top stories: President Biden to convene virtual COVID-19 summit on UN fringes; England simplifies international travel rules; US FDA advisers vote in favour of booster shots for those age...
SDIS2021
The world cannot afford to leave Africa behind in the post-COVID recovery
The global community has an opportunity to make good on the 20th replenishment of a 60-year-old World Bank programme known as the International Development Association.
Global Health
This Indian state's response to COVID-19 could be a model for equitable healthcare
An initiative in Haryana state, India, offers a potential remedy to under-investment in public health infrastructure – and a silver lining to the pandemic.
SDIS2021
4 opportunities for business to help children overcome today’s challenges
Now is the time to harness the power of public-private sector partnerships to create a cross-pollination of ideas for the challenges facing children today.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 17 September
Top stories: International organizations urge action on vaccine equity; Poll sees hit to US Q3 growth from Delta variant; COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign begins in England.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 16 September
Top stories: COVID-19 in the Americas; White House planning new travel system; Panama set to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists.
COVID-19
What's worrying the world?
The latest Ipsos 'What worries the world' survey shows the issues that are front of mind for people around the world.
Ageing and Longevity
Why do so many older people experience loneliness?
Ageing creates unique challenges in relation to loneliness and isolation. This study explores the effects on mental health from devastating losses.
COVID-19
Three steps to get every child reading
COVID-19 has worsened the existing global learning crisis, with 53% of children in low and low-middle income countries in Learning Poverty.
United States
How did COVID-19 spike U.S. food insecurity levels?
Food insecurity increased in the US during 2020, according to a new report, with almost 15% of households with children classified as being food insecure.
COVID-19
When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? Experts explain
The 'end' of COVID-19 might mean the point at which it can be managed as an endemic disease; however new variants could become a threat to this goal.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 15 September
Top stories: Urgent call to accelerate vaccination in Africa; Indian study finds drop in COVID-19 antibodies within four months of first dose; UK recommends booster shots for vulnerable a...