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Next Although Africa has suffered fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths than other areas of the world, the pandemic’s impact on the continent could be more sustained, deep-rooted, and destabilizing for the entire planet. In one year, the pandemic has halted a quarter-century of steady economic growth, disrupted value chains, and caused an unprecedented increase in inequality and poverty. But it is not only Africa that is at risk of losing its opportunity to emerge fully from COVID-19. The global economy could lose one of its future drivers of growth. Africa has everything required to overcome th...

EU Leaders Pledge to Donate 100 Million Covid Vaccine Doses May 26 2021, 12:35 AM May 25 2021, 6:01 PM May 26 2021, 12:35 AM (Bloomberg) -- European Union leaders on Tuesday committed to donating at least 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to developing countries by the end of the year, and said they will strive to increase global production as much of the world struggles with inoculation campaigns. (Bloomberg) -- European Union leaders on Tuesday committed to donating at least 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to developing countries by the end of the year, and said they will strive to incr...

I. COVID-19 1. The pace of vaccinations has accelerated across the EU and should be sustained. This, along with an improvement in the general epidemiological situation, will allow for a gradual reopening of our societies. However, we need to stay vigilant regarding the emergence and spread of variants and to take action as necessary. Ongoing work to step up vaccine production and secure adequate supply throughout the EU will be key. 2. Efforts to ensure a coordinated approach should continue ahead of the summer. In that context, the European Council welcomes the agreement reached on the EU Di...

Concern for humanity clear at Rome health summit Jon Van Housen and Mariella Radaelli Filed on May 26, 2021 | Last updated on May 26, 2021 at 12.02 am Many causes advocate a united front, but the pandemic has made it far more than a slogan. As it again “flattens the curve”, fighting off a third deadly wave in the Covid-19 pandemic, Italy was indeed the appropriate host for the 2021 Global Health Summit in Rome last Friday as leaders, the pharmaceutical industry and experts from across the world gathered to share their thoughts, resolve and plans for action on global health. Presid...

Germany will supply 30 million vaccine doses for poorer countries by the end of the year, announced Chancellor Angela Merkel following the Global Health Summit.