Now is the time for a 'great reset' - The World Economic Forum
WEBJun 3, 2020 · As an organization, the Forum has a track record of supporting efforts to contain epidemics. In 2017, at our Annual Meeting, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) was launched – bringing together experts from government, business, health, academia and civil society to accelerate the development of vaccines. CEPI is ...
Pandemic Treaty: what is it and how will it save lives in future?
WEBMay 26, 2023 · The World Health Organization (WHO) is negotiating a new pandemic treaty, which would be a legally binding agreement to help countries respond to future pandemics. The treaty is seen as a way to strengthen the global health system and prevent future pandemics from causing widespread death and economic disruption.
China is picking up the fight against rare diseases
WEBJun 25, 2019 · But more importantly, China has brought its population close to universal health coverage, thanks to the expansion of government-funded basic medical insurance. This achievement led Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Director-General of the World Health Organization, to acknowledge that the country was “leading by …
5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare | World ...
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · Listen to the article. Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented scale, particularly in the digital sphere, the World Health Organization says. Advances such as artificial intelligence and gene editing are transforming the way diseases are detected and treated. Here are 5 innovations that are pushing boundaries in healthcare.
What is the World Health Organization, and what does it do?
WEBApr 17, 2020 · A picture of health. The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was inagurated following the second world war on 7 April 1948 – a date now celebrated as World Health Day. The organization grew out the International Sanitary Conferences, which convened between 1851 and 1938 to …
These are the world's most polluted cities | World Economic Forum
WEBMay 3, 2018 · India should follow China's example and clean up the air in its cities, which are among the world's worst for outdoor pollution, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The WHO's database of more than 4,300 cities showed Indian cities such as New Delhi, Varanasi and Patna were among the …
China has built the ‘world’s largest air purifier’ to battle smog
WEBFeb 19, 2018. China has created a giant air purifier in order to combat the amount of smog in the city of Xian. Image: REUTERS/Stringer. Scientists at China’s Institute of Earth Environment have constructed what they say is the world’s largest air purifier in the northern city of Xian. The experimental smog-sucking tower stands at over 100 ...
How is the World Health Organization funded? - The World …
WEBApr 15, 2020 · The US is the biggest single donor to the Geneva-based WHO. It contributed more than $400 million in 2019, roughly 15% of the WHO's annual budget. The second-largest funder is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which provides 9.8% of the WHO's funds. The WHO launched an appeal in March for …
this is how the world is responding - The World Economic Forum
WEBMar 5, 2020 · Curve of confirmed Covid-19 cases outside of CHINA Image: World Health Organization China At the epicenter of the outbreak, China has adopted aggressive measures to contain the virus , including city lockdowns, travel restrictions, extending school breaks and closing down theatres, sporting events and other public venues.
Health and Healthcare - The World Economic Forum
WEBJan 17, 2024 · The Healthcare Industry Community plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare equity, patient centric care, and improved healthcare outcomes across the globe. By bringing together top executives from the sector, the community is the hub for transformational industry dialogue among peers, facilitating the exchange of ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge insights. Members of the Healthcare ...