The world is starting to see fluctuations in cases and deaths related to COVID-19. In some regions, the perception is that the coronavirus is now less of a threat – and this is resulting in a sense of complacency. As countries and states begin their phased reopening, there is an emerging – albeit cautious ...
read moreOn Monday, May 18, the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) opened as a virtual forum for the first time in its history. WHA brought together the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 194 Member States against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching health, economic, and political impacts. The WHO budget crisis (triggered by ...
read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has required an unprecedented “all hands on deck” approach to combat the virus’s impact on communities across the globe. As scientists and researchers work tirelessly to speed the development of safe and effective vaccines and treatments, health care providers are dedicating themselves to save the lives of those infected. And as ...
read moreOn Monday, May 4, world leaders and philanthropic organizations pledged $8.1 billion to the COVID-19 response to support research, manufacturing and distribution of possible diagnostics, vaccines and treatments. Spearheaded by the European Union, the pledging event brought leaders together virtually to highlight the critical need for international cooperation to mitigate the crisis. The U.S., conspicuous by ...
read moreOn Monday, April 27, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization (WHO), called for a renewed focus on primary care services, such as vaccinations, in the midst of the pandemic. Noting that COVID-19 has threatened immunization campaigns and other essential health services, Dr. Tedros asserted that if such needs go unmet, “The tragic result is ...
read moreWhile we’re starting to see early signs of a flattening curve of new infections in some hotspots, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to overwhelm health systems and communities around the world, with COVID-19 related deaths rising every day. It’s been clear from the outset that mortality rates are highest among older populations, and that risk only increases with ...
read moreEven in normal times, mental health is a chronically overlooked and under-resourced area of global health, nearly everywhere in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic’s toll on mental health – for patients, their families and caregivers, health providers and the general public – is magnifying these challenges given the growing demand for services but limited access to ...
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