Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven millions of Ukrainians from their homes. Thousands have fled to nearby countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Romania. 34 hospitals, including a maternity and children’s hospital, have been destroyed. The sudden loss of health care infrastructure and medical supply lines are exacerbating pre-existing health inequities among residents of Ukraine. […]
Healthcare workers around the world continue to experience the overwhelming impact of COVID-19. The pandemic has exacerbated the failings our healthcare systems, including the ongoing global healthcare workforce shortage. To address the dire need for nurses, hospitals and healthcare agencies in the United States and other wealthy countries are pushing to increase the recruitment and […]
The world has reached a milestone of administering over 10 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Nearly three-quarters of people in high-income countries are now fully vaccinated, and many are now offering third and even fourth doses. Lower income countries, however, are falling behind. Collectively these countries have a staggeringly low 5.5% full vaccination rate. […]
Without global herd immunity, the pandemic can never truly come to an end.
