3 reasons why consumer healthcare in India is set to take-off
COVID-19 restrictions, access to affordable technology, and an interest in healthy living, means the consumer healthcare industry in India is set to grow.
Mental health: lessons learned in 2020 for 2021 and beyond
Physical and mental health are key parts of the World Bank's strategy to help countries accelerate progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.
One year on: How we're grappling with a world changed by COVID
From the economy, to inequality to education, these 10 articles show how the world is grappling with a world changed by the past pandemic year - and what could come next.
Early detection of chronic kidney disease can save lives and cut costs
Without investment in early detection, the cost of kidney failure will continue to rise. Here are four steps to alleviate the pressure on health systems.
How can we safeguard and improve the future of global health?
Global health policy experts will discuss the future of healthcare at The Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience's virtual summit.
The (robotic) doctor will see you now
Using robots in healthcare has benefits, particularly when reducing contact during COVID-19. Developments for further medical applications are underway.
Record numbers of people in the UK have applied to study nursing
Interest in working for health services has soared in the UK during COVID-19. But around the world nursing remains a difficult and under-resourced profession.
This country is restarting air travel. Here’s how
The State of Kuwait is showing how digital tools can breathe life back into the global airline industry.
Giving hope to those living with rare diseases
Initial findings from new report highlight rare disease cases in Asia Pacific should be given greater priority, improved diagnosis and sustainable funding.
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.
This opera company is helping people in their recovery from COVID-19
The English National Opera is helping sufferers use singing to manage their symptoms – as arts companies worldwide are hit hard by the pandemic.
This is why you need that second COVID-19 vaccine dose, says WHO’s Chief Scientist
More than 150 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered around the world. A 12-week gap between some doses has pushed protection rates to 82%.