Coronavirus malady: the mystery is yet to be cracked
From immunity to the role of genetics, Nature looks at five pressing questions about COVID-19 that researchers are tackling.
Covid-19 pandemic
WHO pledges to advance women’s empowerment and health
The commitments focused on ending gender-based violence; advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights; and supporting health workers as well as feminist movements and leadership.
World Food Program warms 41 million people may face famine
Famine is already present in four countries but millions more people are at risk, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday, underscoring the need for urgent funding and humanitarian access to reach those in need.
World Health Assembly to focus on ending COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for next one
Geneva¦19 May 2021 – In a year when COVID-19 threatens the health and well-being of everyone
Covid-19 fuels exponential growth in global e-commerce
Global e-commerce jumps to $26.7 trillion, fuelled by COVID-19
Post-vaccine Covid infections and deaths rare, UK study finds
The vast majority of the post-vaccination Covid-19 cases and fatalities were among vulnerable, elderly people, the researchers said
Protect key workers amidst Covid fight: ILO
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the workplace dangers faced by key workers who need far greater protection to do their jobs safely, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday.
Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
As the sirens sounded nationwide, traffic stopped and motorists stepped out of their vehicles to stand for two minutes in honour of the Holocaust dead.
100 million more children fail basic reading skills because of COVID-19
A new study released by the UN cultural agency, reveals that more than 100 million more children than expected, are falling behind the minimum proficiency level in reading, due to COVID-related school closures.
Global leaders unite in urgent call for international pandemic treaty
New treaty would signal high-level political action needed to protect the world from future health crises