WHO updates guidance on masks - here's what you need to know
Health workers should wear medical masks and use other protective equipment when dealing with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. What's new: In areas with widespread …
COVID-19: 3 reasons why everyone should wear a face mask
Aug 12, 2020 · Universal mask use should be accompanied by other public health measures such as physical distancing, testing, contact tracing and restrictions on large gatherings. Those …
Should you wear a face mask? WHO officials weigh in
Mar 30, 2020 · The World Health Organization held a media briefing to update the public on the COVID-19 outbreak. Streamed live Monday, 30 March. WHO officials do not recommend …
6 conditions that highlight the women’s health gap
Oct 14, 2024 · For instance, the women’s health gap equates to 75 million years of life lost due to poor health or early death each year. Closing the gap would give the 3.9 billion women in the …
The importance of securing healthcare data - The World Economic …
Aug 4, 2022 · The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s e-Health division in India recommends an Electronic Health Records Standards for India. This advocates data privacy and security …
14 innovative projects helping to build a better world
Jan 13, 2021 · Global Citizen Capital and its company Family Mask’s #PPEforAll initiative was set up to boost access to affordable personal protective equipment (PPE) as the pandemic hit. By …
What are the challenges in making healthcare more sustainable?
Sep 20, 2020 · Above all, it underlines the need to make more progress on achieving universal health coverage (UHC) – which is essential to beat COVID-19, and to achieve the other …
6 ways the pandemic has changed businesses - The World …
Nov 13, 2020 · India’s Apollo Hospitals, which comprises more than 7,000 physicians and 30,000 other healthcare professionals, launched a digital health app, Apollo 24/7, in early 2020. Within …
The top global health stories from 2024 | World Economic Forum
Dec 17, 2024 · Health was a major focus in 2024, shaping global news and driving key discussions at the World Economic Forum. From climate change health impacts to the rise of …
COVID-19: How are companies helping employees to work safely?
Nov 23, 2020 · “We leveraged various technology solutions to ensure safe return of our employees to work. These included AI-powered elevated body temperature screening, social …