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WHO has outlined four potential scenarios for the future of COVID-19 and shared a strategy for how the world can end the acute phase of the pandemic.
How effective is a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine?
As some countries gear up to roll out a fourth dose of the vaccine to boost immune responses, data suggests it is not necessarily needed for everyone.
Mumps: The story of the second fastest vaccine ever developed
For Maurice Hilleman, the invention of the mumps vaccine combined good science and good parenting. Until COVID-19 vaccines, it would be the fastest vaccine development in history.
Effect of lockdowns on birth rates in the UK
Fertility rates declined among women of all ages in the UK at the start of the pandemic – but have been picking up again, particularly among older mothers.
Pandemic life on the Delhi Metro
Despite many challenges over the past two years, the Delhi Metro has developed a safe way to transport hundreds of thousands of people every day.
Africa’s Long Post-COVID Climb
While Africa shared in last year’s global economic upswing, a growing array of risks threatens to derail the region’s progress in 2022. The crucial question is whether the world’s leading central banks can pursue price stability without choking…
Disabled people are being left out of COVID recovery. Here are five ways to change that
Many people want to go ‘back to normal’, but this isn’t possible for many disabled people.
Malawian polio case prompts mass vaccination campaign
After registering its first polio case in 30 years, Malawi has undertaken a door-to-door vaccination campaign across the country targeting 2.9 million children.
Hepatitis cases are increasing among children in the UK – could COVID have a role to play?
While COVID-19 hasn’t been ruled out as a potential cause, the leading contender is actually adenovirus, a common infection in children that can lead to hepatitis on rare occasions.
In a culturally conservative part of north western Pakistan, mothers were disconnected from a very male healthcare system until female community workers – like Nusrat Bibi – built a bridge.
To improve access to vaccination, let’s reduce gender inequalities
Antoinette Sassou-N’Guesso, First Lady of the Republic of Congo and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), shares her thoughts on the importance of always keeping women’s rights in sight to improve health…