2020-2022: A chronicle of the pandemic

Some 100 journalists and researchers document the first three years of the pandemic. Their verdict: "It is a prologue to a world that would never …

UN General Assembly 2023: Political declaration on pandemics approved, critics call it 'rhetoric'

Demands of developing countries ignored, pathway to equitable access to quality health services not defined, say experts

Who gets to decide when the pandemic is over?

Despite a long-held wish for the pandemic to end, our findings suggest many may feel it is far from over, and that the public may disagree over …

Global leaders call for international pandemic treaty

The treaty would be rooted in the constitution of the WHO, drawing in other relevant organisations key to this endeavour, in support of the …

How dangerous is Disease X?

A One Health approach which aims at bridging institutional gaps and emphasising mitigation strategies for emerging pathogens should be developed …

Centre’s Rs 64,000 cr plan for future pandemics: What does it consist of?

New policy aimed at improving tertiary care, diagnostics and surveillance; it will supplement National Health Mission, says government

When schools rose to the challenge of COVID-19

Schools provide the required emergency infrastructure and function more than learning ecosystems; Long-term investments in schooling …

Pandemic treaty draft negotiations to begin in February 2023

Ensuring equity and solidarity, promoting preparedness while respecting sovereignty will form the crux of this document

Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months

WHO chief scientist says most countries on board for pact to ensure fair sharing of vaccines, data during future pandemics  

Governments discuss over 300 proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations

This is the 2nd meeting where countries worldwide came together to strengthen the mechanism in place to mitigate public health threats

COVID-19 in 2023 and beyond — why virus trends are more difficult to predict three years on

In total, 13 billion vaccine doses have been administered — but not equitably.

COVID-19: Expect a million deaths in India by August 1

India’s COVID-19 cases are 20 times more than officially declared  

PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics

The current focus of the initiative is on respiratory viruses but will soon include other groups of pathogens

Greater trust in government, people could have reduced COVID-19 caseload, fatality rate: Study

Less corrupt government resulted in more widespread, efficient COVID-19 vaccine coverage in some countries

Listening to young people could help reduce pandemic-related harms to children

Among other things, the pandemic has also adversely affected children’s mental health

Counting gifts for children as another pandemic year comes to a close

Let’s hope the New Year rings in positive news related to the beginning of vaccination for all children

WHO: Global health systems have started showing signs of post-pandemic recovery

Most countries have made strides in incorporating COVID-19 services into routine health service delivery

World Health Summit: Global agreement on health need of the hour, says WHO

Conference to focus on pandemic treaty, polio eradication, digital health and universal health coverage

China’s definition of COVID deaths ‘very narrow’, country’s data ‘under-represents’ severity: WHO

Updated definition is narrow since it counts only those deaths caused by COVID-induced pneumonia or respiratory failures

One Health: What it is & how it can be implemented in India

Nexus of science, social science, indigenous knowledge and policy necessary

Stockholm+50: Securitisation of pandemics

India’s invocation of National Disaster Management Act to deal with a pandemic was a first and an extreme case of securitisation of COVID-…

How COVID-19 controls hit farmers in 7 low-income countries, most in Africa

In countries with strictest controls, 80% smallholder households reported major disruptions

COVID-19 shows why African data is key for the continent’s response to pandemics

African public health practitioners have amassed a wealth of experience of managing epidemics

COVID-19’s cost

The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on Africa has been more severe compared to the rest of the world

Sewage-testing robots process wastewater faster to predict COVID-19 outbreaks sooner

Wastewater treatment plants can be the front lines for coronavirus detection in a community