This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Harry Kretchmer, Senior Writer, Formative Content COVID-19 disruption to anti-malaria programmes could cause deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa from malaria to double, warns the WHO. Progress in fighting malaria has stalled as mosquitos and parasites gain resistance to treatment. […]Malaria could make a comeback thanks to COVID-19
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Harry Kretchmer, Senior Writer, Formative Content COVID-19 disruption to anti-malaria programmes could cause deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa from malaria to double, warns the WHO. Progress in fighting malaria has stalled as mosquitos and parasites gain resistance to treatment. […]Covid-19 crisis shows supply chains need to embrace new technologies
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Frederic Laluyaux, president and CEO , Aera Technology. Hospitals desperate for supplies and empty supermarket shelves have become hallmarks of the coronavirus pandemic worldwide. While governmental decisions and factory shutdowns have attracted most of the blame, the crisis […]The climate and COVID-19: a convergence of crises
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emily Kirsch, Founder and Managing Partner, Powerhouse Ventures What impact will COVID-19 have on the climate crisis? Oil firms could ramp up their investment in renewables. While start-ups face a difficult road ahead, there is huge opportunity for […]Thoughtful blockchain implementation is key to improving supply chains in a post-COVID world
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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 COVID-19 has shown the vulnerabilities of our supply chains and the opportunity for technologies such as blockchain to boost efficiencies and strengthen trust across a range of stakeholders. However, as organizations […]10 technology trends to watch in the COVID-19 pandemic
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yan Xiao, Project Lead, Digital Trade, World Economic Forum & Ziyang Fan, Head of Digital Trade, World Economic Forum LLC The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated 10 key technology trends, including digital payments, telehealth and robotics. These technologies can […]Von der Leyen announces Global Response and calls for united world front against coronavirus
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union will spare no effort to help the world come together against coronavirus, said Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, at the joint press conference with a number of world leaders, which the World Health Organization hosted on 24 […]
How poor countries can deal with the economic shock of COVID-19
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dorothy Tembo, Acting Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC) & Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) The coronavirus crisis could increase the number of poor and hungry by 2%. Countries should refrain from imposing trade restrictions […]COVID-19 highlights how caregiving fuels gender inequality
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Belen Garijo, CEO, Healthcare, Merck Group Coronavirus lockdown is placing extra pressure on carers. The disproportionate impact of unpaid caregiving on women and girls is one of the key facets of gender inequality. This crisis presents an opportunity […]How public transportation provides key lifelines during COVID-19
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mouchka Heller, Project Manager, Seamless Integrated Mobility System, World Economic Forum & Jana Lynott, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, AARP Public transit has continued to fill key transportation gaps for many during the coronavirus crisis. Waived fares have helped […]Here’s what COVID-19 teaches us about ‘social learning’ and the environment
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Madhur Anand, Associate Professor, University of Guelph – The dire social and economic impact of COVID-19 could worsen environmental destruction in the long run. – But the pandemic is also teaching us how to use individual choices to […]Medical Devices Regulation: Commission welcomes Council support to prioritise the fight against coronavirus
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament and the Council of the proposal to postpone by one year the date of application of the Medical Devices Regulation. This will allow all key players – Member States, health institutions and economic operators […]‘An unprecedented fiscal response’ – political and business leaders on managing the coronavirus crisis
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christopher Alessi, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum “If we’re able to reopen the economy over the summer, you’re going to see a big rebound in the third and fourth quarter in the US.” That was the assessment of […]Virus Coronavirus: No time to die
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mantė Šmigelskaitė, a 22-year-old medical student at Vilnius University in Lithuania. 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 writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]How our global battle against coronavirus could help us fight climate change
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James Rogers, CEO, Apeel Sciences An invisible virus has made our individual actions more visible than ever – and revealed our true power to face societal crises beyond COVID-19. As people around the world work together to “flatten […]Busting the myths about coronavirus
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Laura Bello Rodríguez, a recent graduate in BSc Biomedical Sciences from the University of Barcelona. 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 writer and do not […]Global Report on Food Crises reveals scope of food crises as COVID-19 poses new risks to vulnerable countries
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Annual report on acute food security and nutrition published today JOINT EU / FAO / OCHA / UNICEF / USAID / WFP NEWS RELEASE Today an international alliance of UN, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies working to address the root causes of extreme hunger have […]Will COVID-19 lead to the global resurgence of other deadly diseases?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content Deaths from measles are on the rise. Vaccination programmes are being disrupted by COVID-19 efforts. Poorer countries face the greatest risk. COVID-19 is indirectly triggering a surge in many other deadly and […]
Coronavirus: Commission launches data sharing platform for researchers
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Yesterday, the European Commission together with several partners launched a European COVID-19 Data Platform to enable the rapid collection and sharing of available research data. The platform, part of the ERAvsCorona Action Plan, marks another milestone in the EU’s efforts to support researchers in […]COVID-19 Update: Amidst coronavirus bleeding, Trump’s administration is desperately looking for scapegoats
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The third week of April has found 2.4 million people globally contracting COVID-19, while more than 160,000 have tragically lost their lives due to the pandemic. More than half of the fatalities are witnessed in Europe with around 100,000 deceased whereas the US has exceeded a total of 40,000 casualties. At the same time, China, […]Quashing myths on 2019-nCoV for better public management
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Frederick Putra Wijaya, a fourth year medical student from Indonesia. 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 writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Universal basic income is the answer to the inequalities exposed by COVID-19
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kanni Wignaraja, Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations & Balazs Horvath, Chief Economist, UNDP, Asia-Pacific Rule number one of crisis management: When you find yourself in a hole, first, stop digging. In the COVID-19 outbreak frenzy, several countries are considering […]The known truth of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Karolina Stachyra, a second year medical student studying at Medical University of Warsaw in Poland. 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 writer and do […]Africans can fight COVID-19 with stakeholder capitalism
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Myriam Sidibe, Senior Fellow, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, Harvard Kennedy School & Carl Manlan, Chief Operating Officer, Ecobank Foundation Stakeholder capitalism will help companies rebuild their businesses faster after COVID-19. Africa can learn from other countries […]A Sting Exclusive: “Entrepreneurship in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) era” written by the Vice-President of Junior Enterprises Europe
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This article is exclusively written for The Sting by Ms. Natacha Lopes, Vice-President of Junior Enterprises Europe, a longstanding partner of The European Sting. The opinions expressed reflect the writer’s position on the issue and don’t necessarily represent The Sting’s view. In late 2019, the first cases of COVID-19 appeared. From that moment on a […]This Japanese experiment shows how easily coronavirus can spread – and what you can do about it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Microdroplets less than 100th of millimetre in size may spread the coronavirus. Research in Japan shows microdroplets can remain in the air for 20 minutes in enclosed spaces. Opening a window or […]All at sea during COVID-19 lockdown? Try these sailor survival tips
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Brandon, Freelance journalist, We asked two senior mariners for advice on keeping spirits up during lockdown. Here’s what they had to say about managing crews, maintaining morale and keeping boredom at bay. Lockdown will be a tough […]Switzerland fast-tracks emergency aid for small businesses weathering COVID-19
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Formative Content Switzerland offers fast access to credit and emergency loans. The International Monetary Fund says COVID-19 has already pushed the world into recession. The UK Federation of Small Businesses has called accessing support […]Do we need a new Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe after COVID-19?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content The COVID-19 crisis could see Eurozone GDP shrink by 7%. EU institutions and member states have put up $3 trillion to fight the crisis. Can a plan similar to one used 70 […]COVID-19 and nature are linked. So should be the recovery.
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marie Quinney, Specialist, Nature Action Agenda, World Economic Forum The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of our dysfunctional relationship with nature. Studies show deforestation and loss of wildlife cause increases in infectious diseases. Half of the world’s […]World Editors Forum President: Credible media vital in the fight against COVID-19 and fake news epidemic
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This article is published in association with WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers. In this op-ed, endorsed by the Board of the World Editors Forum (WEF), Warren Fernandez warns of wrenching changes to come and urges urgent action to minimise damage to the media, and democracy. As the coronavirus continues its relentless spread across […]Prepare for a ‘new normal’ as lockdown restrictions ease: Monday’s COVID-19 WHO briefing
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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 Lockdowns must be lifted strategically, and not all at once, said WHO officials at a briefing on 13 April 2020. Countries with lower numbers of cases can begin easing restrictions. Social […]Coronavirus: the truth against the myths
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shweta Tilante, currently in her 5th year of undergraduate study in European university (faculty of medicine) Tbilisi, Georgia. 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 […]Students & Allies Unite Globally To Launch #Students_Against_COVID
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This article is brought to you in association with the “Students_Against_COVID” movement. The opinions expressed reflect the movement’s position on the issue. A virtual Agora bringing together 150 + students & allies across 40+ countries to empower each other’s voices It started with a simple tweet by fourth year University of Michigan Medical and Public […]
