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Pandemica, a world where the pandemic goes on forever
Welcome to Pandemica, a world where twice as many people die and life as we once knew it does not return for anyone.
First flight facilitated by the Hope Consortium touches down in Belgium with large delivery of ultra-cold chain freezers for onward shipment to 21 African countries.
In the face of mounting logistical hitches, ordinary Nigerians are rallying behind health workers to ensure the success of COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the country.
Why we still need vaccines even if we get new COVID-19 treatments
The pharma company Merck has applied for emergency use authorisation for an experimental COVID-19 antiviral treatment but, even if approved, such therapies won’t replace vaccines.
Identifying people who have recovered from COVID-19 could provide a way to accelerate protection of populations against the disease.
Without women there are no healthcare systems
The sixth annual Heroines of Health Gala celebrated seven women fighting to improve the health of their communities. From mobilising nurses in Beirut after the blast in August last year to helping communities in Ethiopia affected by the civil…
COVID: why are people testing positive on lateral flow tests then negative on PCR?
The reasons for these results have yet to be confirmed – but maths may explain the phenomenon.
The sports and entertainment communities of Eswatini are banking on COVID-19 vaccines to turn their fortunes around.
Review: Preventing The Next Pandemic: Vaccine Diplomacy in a Time of Anti-Science
Dr Peter J. Hotez’ timely and important book underlines the fact that we need vaccine diplomacy now more than ever to overcome threats to our health.
Mobilising mothers around immunisation in Nigeria
Going door-to-door, local community leaders are mobilising mothers to have their children immunised.
Vigne des Nations: 2020 vintage awarded to Gavi by Geneva Canton, for its action for global health
This Monday morning, 11 October, Mr Serge Dal Busco, President of the Council of State of Geneva, symbolically awarded the parcel of the Vigne des Nations to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This recognition honours the commitment of this organisation…
How COVID-19 is contributing to period poverty in Nigeria
Skyrocketing prices for sanitary products, supply shortages and lockdowns are combining to make it harder and harder for girls and women in Nigeria to manage their periods.