Polio, measles outbreaks ‘inevitable’, say vaccine experts
Interruptions to vaccination programmes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could result in new waves of measles or polio outbreaks, health experts warn.
Africa to gain from COVID-19 clinical R&D coalition
African institutions are full members of a worldwide coalition to fight COVID-19.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Time to take science seriously
The coronavirus pandemics should remind governements that supporting science and scientist is an important long term effort. The case for Nigeria.
Coronavirus ‘could devastate’ indigenous communities
Indigenous communities around the globe are closing borders in an effort to avoid a potentially devastating coronavirus outbreak in their territories.
COVID-19: Visualizing regional indicators for better decision making
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe, IIASA researchers are working to visualize key demographic and socioeconomic information to help inform decisions by health professionals, governments, and policymakers.
COVID-19 in Africa
As Africa braces for the full impact of the novel coronavirus, two TWAS Fellows who are experts in contagious diseases say key challenges include coordination, capacity and public hygiene.
