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The Ocean
A sustainable path to lasting recovery for Small Island Developing States lies in the ocean and the building of a robust blue economy
Small Island Developing States like Fiji were battered by COVID-19. In a post-pandemic world, the ocean will provide them sustainable and resilient growth.
Financial and Monetary Systems
The Global Covid-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resilience Study
As one of the largest empirical research undertakings on the effect of COVID-19 on the global fintech industry, the Global COVID-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resilience Study dra...
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news stories: New US study into long COVID; Beijing schools reopen; Mass testing continues in Macau.
COVID-19
Pfizer CEO on the COVID-19 vaccine effort and what’s next for the pandemic
At Davos 2022, Albert Bourla talked about the COVID-19 vaccine effort - what it took, what drove him, how the pandemic is evolving, and whether the world can return to 'normal.'
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
United States approves vaccines for young children; Omicron less likely to cause long COVID; G20 sets $1.5bn funding target to fight future pandemics.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Beijing tests millions over COVID cluster; US drops testing for incoming air travellers; Pfizer vaccines safe for small children, say staff at US regulator.
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COVID: six ways long-term smell loss can affect you
46% of people who caught COVID are still experiencing loss of smell. It can lead to issues with food safety and mental health, according to a neuroscientist.
Health and Healthcare
Scrub up: why investing in hand hygiene saves lives and catalyzes economies
Hand hygiene received unprecedented attention during the pandemic, but improving handwashing facilities worldwide is a long-term health priority.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news: WHO questions North Korea claim of falling cases; US may begin vaccinating under-fives; Restrictions easing on international travel.
COVID-19
Children’s physical activity hasn't bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, new UK research shows
COVID-19 restrictions put serious limitations on opportunities to be active, and new data has found that children are less active than before the pandemic.
Davos 2022
COVID-19 is far from over. How can the private sector continue to help fight it?
Gavi's Seth Berkley explains how the private sector has a key role to play in turning vaccines into vaccinations and closing the vaccine equity gaps.
Davos 2022
Emerging Asia faces a post-COVID inequality trap. Here's how to avoid it
Emerging Asia is in danger of falling into an inequality trap as it recovers from the pandemic. Here are 3 ways authorities can restore some balance.