A blueprint for a testing strategy
There is a way to minimise transmission risks and maximise detection of hidden cases.
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04, 2020
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04, 2020
Has the coronavirus lockdown increased health risks in mining areas?
Hundreds of villagers in Keonjhar district of Odisha are protesting and demanding a shut down of mining and industrial operations.
27
03, 2020
Locking down is not enough. Ramp up testing
Use this period to build capacity, have randomised testing for different groups and identify high-risk locations.
27
05, 2020
Analysis: COVID-19 Response- Why Repackaged Health Spending Promises Offer Nothing New
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made health one of the key focus areas for the fifth and last tranche of the [...]
1
05, 2020
Opening factories would do more harm than good
Most businesses are closed in major apparel importing countries. Factory owners could pursue a rescheduled timeline.
27
04, 2020
Smoking in the Time of Corona: Why Limiting Smoking is Important in the Battle against COVID-19
There is clear evidence that smokers are much more vulnerable to COVID-19 than non-smokers.
6
05, 2020
COVID -19 Pandemic: Challenges to health care system of Pakistan
The health care system is overburdened due to a lack of testing kits, required equipment and insufficient funds disbursement.
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04, 2020
To control Covid-19, address water, sanitation, hygiene and waste issues
The outbreak has underlined India’s flaws in addressing urban densification, growth and adverse public health outcomes.
15
07, 2020
The Health Sector in Ecuador
COVID-19 has put pressure on the National Health System, reflected in the high demand for medical and hospital care services.
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06, 2020
COVID-19: Interviews
A series of interviews on different topics regarding the pandemic.