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COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news stories: New restrictions across China; North Korea says all fever patients have recovered; New Zealand hopes latest wave has peaked.
Global Health
The best way to stop pandemics? Treat facemasks like umbrellas
We take an umbrella when rain is expected – should we use a facemask when COVID-19 looms? It could cut infections.
COVID-19
A multilateral approach to global health is the only way to manage pandemics. Here's why
The COVID-19 outbreak highlighted how multilateralism is key in addressing existing global health inequities and tackling future pandemics.
Health and Healthcare
Hepatitis in children explained — why does it happen and what could it mean?
This year, over 1,000 children across 35 different countries mysteriously fell sick with hepatitis. Was this outbreak of liver inflammation a one-off, or is it a sign of worse to come?
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news: Macau to reopen after no infections for 9 days; Confirmed cases decline in the Americas; Japan urges action over rising infections.
Climate Change
No time to lose: Knowledge sharing is key in the race against climate change and disasters
Knowledge exchange and capacity building are vital to ensuring reliable infrastructure, service delivery, and mitigating disaster risks, globally.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
Gaming is booming and is expected to keep growing. This chart tells you all you need to know
Gaming is booming. Millions turned to games during lockdowns, and growth in the market is expected to create a global industry worth $321 billion by 2026.
Workforce and Employment
The post-pandemic workplace: experts explain how people and businesses can thrive
As companies return to business as usual, employees want more flexibility at work. But leaders should be careful about exacerbating inequalities, says one expert.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news: Australia battles fresh Omicron wave; WHO warning over rising cases in Europe; US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19.
Public Finance and Social Protection
10 lessons from the largest scale-up of cash transfers in history
Over 1.3 billion individuals globally received cash transfers during the COVID-19 pandemic. What lessons can be learned for the future?
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top COVID-19 news: Pandemic causes millions of children to miss routine vaccinations; 2 billion vaccine doses given in India; What is the BA.5 variant?
Health and Healthcare
Data could fix our COVID-stricken health systems, but it must be done right
From England to Ethiopia, health systems are struggling in the wake of COVID-19. Smart use of data could be a remedy — but it must be done the right way.