40 years on: four action points essential to the global battle against HIV and AIDS
38 million people living with HIV 27 million are on life-saving treatment, a three-fold increase from 2010. However, this still fails to reach 2020 global targets.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women – here’s how we can address it
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women globally. A all-female-led Lancet Commission outlines recommendations to reduce CVD in women by 2030.
I’m fully vaccinated but feel sick – should I get tested for COVID-19?
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should get tested even if you are fully vaccinated. Vaccines reduce hospitalization and death but not infection.
This 3-minute exercise trick can help people who sit at work
Research shows doing three minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity to compensate for every hour you’ve been sitting at a desk could help you live longer.
Climate change: How can countries address the human health risks?
A new WRI report showcases how countries can include climate change health risks into their national climate and health strategies.
Why vaccination access is essential for ending COVID-19 and ensuring the global recovery
Securing the global recovery is on the agenda at the G7 summit - and requires vaccine equity. The WHO, IMF and others are calling for greater funding.
How to protect healthcare workers – and improve pandemic preparedness
Healthcare workers are our greatest assets in fighting a pandemic. By investing in this workforce, we can better prepare for the next health emergency.
Air pollution costs each American $2,500 a year in healthcare - study finds
Air pollution contributes to 107,000 premature deaths per year in the United States, and costs the country $820 billion in healthcare bills.
The world urgently needs 900,000 more midwives, report says
A global shortage of midwives is taking a ‘terrible toll’ in the form of preventable deaths, according to the 2021 State of the World’s Midwifery report.
Can people vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the coronavirus?
Preliminary evidence suggests COVID-19 vaccines make it less likely someone who’s vaccinated will transmit the coronavirus, but the proof's not yet ironclad.
40% of all projected job opportunities will be created in this sector. And it’s not technology
Shifting demographics mean the care economy is booming. But more must be done to ensure these roles are fairly compensated, says a new World Economic Forum report.
How Asia and Africa are finding innovative ways to plug the COVID-19 health gaps
Innovative solutions, including drones, have been developed across Africa and Asia to deal with the increasing demand for health services due to COVID-19.