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5 urgent actions to stop future pandemics crushing the global economy
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board’s A World In Disorder report looks at the biggest learnings from the pandemic. It calls for 5 urgent actions, from responsible leadership to robus...
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 12 October
Top stories: Cases in India top 7 million; China to test city of 9 million; record daily rise in Russia and how the second wave is hitting Western Europe.
COVID-19 will have longterm effects on mental health. This expert explains how to limit the damage
The shared psychological damage of social distancing and COVID-19 related anxiety may not be so quick to heal.
COVID-19 is increasing multiple kinds of inequality. Here’s what we can do about it
As well as a public health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on poverty levels and inequality.
This chart shows just how much COVID-19 has affected mental health in America
Data collected by the National Pandemic Emotional Impact Report has shown an increase in anxiety and depression among Americans.
Coronavirus could push 150 million people into extreme poverty, says World Bank
The coronavirus pandemic could push an extra 150 million people into extreme poverty by 2021, according to revised figures by the World Bank.
Women are more likely to follow COVID-19 safety measures, study shows
Women are more likely than men to follow guidelines outlined by medical experts and governments to prevent the spread of COVID-19, new research finds.
5 things to know about mental health across the world
Mental health problems were increasing across the world even before coronavirus. COVID-19 has disrupted mental health services in 93% of countries.
Disability inclusion isn't a tick-box exercise. It's vital to achieving the SDGs
Occasional disability initiatives by business aren't enough if we want to achieve the Sustainable Business Goals – companies need to transform their entire supply chains
How can Africa prepare its education system for the post-COVID world?
The recent influx of new technologies in Africa needs to be capitalized upon by the education sector, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 9 October
Top stories: record daily global case rise; China joins global vaccine initiative; the challenge of asymptomatic cases.
Our work lives will not return to normal after the pandemic. Here are 3 ways leaders can adapt
Firms must not raise employees' expectations of getting back to normal. Instead, they must confront reality, build resilience, and seek new opportunities.