A visual history of pandemics | World Economic Forum
Mar 15, 2020 · Despite the persistence of disease and pandemics throughout history, there’s one consistent trend over time – a gradual reduction in the death rate. Healthcare improvements and …
What we need to be prepared for the next pandemic | World Economic …
Jul 10, 2023 · A former Global Health correspondent at Reuters, she is now Chief Scientific Writer at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), and author of the book Disease X - The …
What have we learned about preparing for pandemics to come?
Jun 2, 2020 · Pandemics like COVID-19 will become part of our new normal. Here's what this one has to teach us about how to respond more effectively in the future.
Scientists warn of more pandemics unless we stop harming nature
Nov 27, 2020 · Here’s the good news: we can prevent future pandemics. But only if we take steps to protect the environment and restore its natural defences, according to an international group of 22 …
Why we need a global step change in surveillance to avert future …
May 23, 2022 · The scientific community's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of real-time data. To predict, detect, and prevent future diseases we need a step-change …
COVID-19 and geopolitics – 5 lessons from past pandemics
Jan 11, 2021 · COVID-19 is the latest in a long series of pandemics that have shaped the course of history and hold lessons for today. The 1918-19 Spanish flu is thought to have led to increased …
How climate change and the coronavirus are linked
Apr 2, 2020 · The coronavirus pandemic may lead to a deeper understanding of the ties that bind us on a global scale. Well-resourced healthcare systems are essential to protect us from health security …
Biodiversity loss is hurting our ability to combat pandemics
Mar 9, 2020 · The frequency of disease outbreaks is rising - and climate change and biodiversity are among the factors contributing to this disturbing trend.
How frequent are pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak? | World …
Sep 2, 2021 · A new study looked at disease outbreaks over the past 400 years and finds that pandemics - like COVID-19 - are not as rare as people think.
How companies can build resilience against pandemics
Apr 9, 2020 · As with my bees, interdependency makes the overall system more efficient, but can introduce unseen risks and vulnerabilities. With global growth being propelled by Asian consumers, …