This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew J. Zahuranec, Research Fellow, The GovLab, Hannah Chafetz, Research Fellow, The GovLab, Dr Stefaan Verhulst, Co-Founder and Chief Research and Development Officer, The GovLab Three years and an estimated 16 million deaths later, public interest in the COVID-19 […]COVID isn’t going anywhere, neither should our efforts to increase responsible access to data
February 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew J. Zahuranec, Research Fellow, The GovLab, Hannah Chafetz, Research Fellow, The GovLab, Dr Stefaan Verhulst, Co-Founder and Chief Research and Development Officer, The GovLab Three years and an estimated 16 million deaths later, public interest in the COVID-19 […]COVID-19: review, impact, and next steps
February 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Shampa Gupta, Ms. Shreya Nandan and Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, Global Health advocates. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Pandemics of COVID-19 and Systemic Racism: Lessons and strategies for future
February 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs) and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]Covid-19 implications: history, cooperation and science
February 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Renato Rubia Garcia, a second-year medical student currently studying at the Statal University of Londrina, in Brazil. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and […]Covid-19: the scourge of God
February 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nicolas Cardoso Lauxen, a first year Brazilian medical student at Universidade da Região de Joinville (Univille). He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do […]COVID-19: Resilient and programmed to survive
February 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mohammad Iyad AL-Darawsheh, a medical student from Jordan. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]The COVID-19 pandemic and its environmental implications
January 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Gabriela de Mattos Laube and Ms. Mariana Fonseca Santana and Ms. Kamila Andrade Santana, two second-year medical students from Universidade Tiradentes, Aracaju-SE, Brazil. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece […]COP15: What’s next for historic deal to protect nature?
January 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katrin Eggenberger, Advisory Board Member, Pahl Peace Prize Foundation, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Justice and Culture of the Principality of Liechtenstein A historic agreement on nature conservation was reached at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15)), in December […]COVID-19 and the Heart: Cardiovascular Risks and Outcomes
January 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Defante, a Medicine student and researcher at UniRedentor in Brazl. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect […]COVID-19: review, impact and next steps
January 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Kengo Nathan Ezie, a 4th year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (FMBS) Garoua, Cameroon. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]The effect of COVID-19 on Brazilian society
January 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Karolyna de Oliveira Ramos, a first-year medical student at the Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Pernambucana, Brazil. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the […]The mysterious coronavirus-related pneumonia COVID-19
January 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Isabelle Karolinne Bispo Andrade and Ana Lavinia Siqueira França Gomes Silva, two second year medical students from Universidade Tiradentes, Aracaju-SE, Brazil. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece […]The impacts of facing the neurological impacts after COVID-19
January 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Isaac Lohan Matos Vieira and Ms. Lorena Sheila Alves de Oliveira, two medical students from Universidade Tiradentes, Aracaju – SE, Brazil. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Fungal co-infections associated with COVID-19: cryptococcosis, mucormycosis, candidiasis and aspergillosis
January 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Irene Gómez Oropeza is a fourth-year medical student at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, México. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Medical education next steps after COVID-19
January 19, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Hassler Stefan Macías Sánchez, a fourth-year medical student at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, México. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]How does globalization impact and save the world of COVID-19?
January 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Tereza Trindade Teixeira and Flávia Gabriela Tojal Hora, two second-year medical students at the Universidade Tiradentes, Brazil. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers […]From the past, present and future of COVID-19
January 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Caroline Gouveia Borba e Souza and Ms. Ludiane Matos Garcia Sampaio, second year medical students from Universidade Tiradentes, Aracaju-SE, Brazil. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]The perception of primary healthcare professionals in front of uncertainty about the new COVID-19 infections
January 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Camila Melo de Freita, a medical student from Faculdade Pitágoras de Eunápolis (2018-2024), graduated in Business Administration from Faculdade Ruy Barbosa – FRB (2015), Brazil. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in […]COVID-19: perspectives on the immeasurable challenge of the 21st century
January 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ana Alice Soares Orçay, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Santo Amaro (UNISA), in São Paulo, Brazil. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the […]The Inequalities of COVID-19: The Strong Impact on Social Minorities
January 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Alessandro Pascon Filho, a Second year student at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Barretos Dr. Paulo Prata – FACISB, Brazil. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]COVID-19: Lessons Learned & The Way Forward
January 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Abdelrahman Omer, also known as Abdelo, a 21 years old medical student from Sudan. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]European Health Union: Commission secures almost 3.5 million COVID-19 treatments through joint procurement contract
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission’s Health Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) has signed a joint procurement Framework Contract for the supply of Paxlovid, a SARS-CoV-2 protease inhibitor oral treatment for patients with COVID-19 at risk of developing severe disease. The contract is signed with the pharmaceutical […]From droughts to loss of glaciers: Here’s the state of African climate ahead of COP27
November 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Claire Ransom, Assistant Scientific Officer, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) We are once again approaching that time of the year. Next week, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will be swarming the conference centres of […]7 leaders share what’s needed now for climate action ahead of COP27
October 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Egypt’s COP27 climate summit is nearly here, bringing together delegates from around the world all to negotiate global goals for tackling the biggest challenge of our time: climate change. Interviews from […]Commission secures ambitious EU negotiating mandate for the COP27 on Climate and COP15 on Biodiversity
October 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At yesterday’s Environment Council in Luxembourg, the Commission secured an ambitious negotiating mandate for the upcoming COP27 Climate Conference in November and the COP15 Biodiversity Conference in December. The EU will push for increased action at global level to tackle the interconnected climate and […]How COP27 can help African nations bearing the brunt of climate change
October 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christopher Hetner, Special Advisor for Cyber Risk, NACD, John Frazzini, Board Member, Internet Security Alliance – ISA Amidst this year’s drought and famine in the Horn of Africa, catastrophic floods in Durban and deadly heatwaves in North Africa, […]Competition: Commission adopts a more flexible antitrust Informal Guidance Notice; withdraws Antitrust COVID Temporary Framework
October 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today adopted a revised Informal Guidance Notice that allows businesses to seek informal guidance on the application of EU competition rules to novel or unresolved questions. The revised Informal Guidance Notice provides for more flexible conditions and aims at increasing […]COP27 is a unique opportunity for emerging markets to shape global climate action – we must seize it
September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, Global Programming Group, World Economic Forum COP27 offers a unique moment for leaders from across the world to build pathways for a more resilient and sustainable agenda that places climate change at the forefront […]Fundamental rights in the EU: long-standing problems exacerbated by COVID-19
September 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s latest assessment of the state of fundamental rights in the EU identifies numerous concerns and demands member states act in defence of European values. On Thursday, MEPs assessed the state of fundamental values in the EU in 2020 – 2021, identifying areas of […]COVID-19: Team Europe has delivered €47.7 billion to help its partners address the pandemic and its consequences
September 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, the EU, EU Member States and European financial institutions, as Team Europe, have disbursed €47.7 billion in support of partner countries in addressing the pandemic and its consequences, delivering on its promises with concrete results. This […]State aid: 2021 Scoreboard shows that COVID-19 State aid measures allowed for unprecedented levels of support while preserving the level-playing field
September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The 2021 State Aid Scoreboard, published today by the European Commission and relating to State aid expenditure in 2020, shows the crucial role of State Aid policy in preserving a fair Single Market while at the same time allowing Member States to support companies in […]COVID-19 vaccines: Commission and Moderna adapt delivery schedules for late summer and winter
August 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and Moderna have reached an agreement to better address Member States needs for COVID-19 vaccines for the late summer and winter period. This will ensure national authorities have access to the vaccines, including variant-adapted vaccines if authorised, at the time they […]For China and the EU, Cooperation is Our Only Right Way Forward
July 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was written by Mr. Peng Gang, Minister and Head of Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Mission to the EU. The opinions expressed in this article belong to our distinguished writer. On July 19th, the 9th China-EU High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue (HED), co-chaired by China’s Vice-Premier Liu He and Executive Vice-President […]
