UN says rich countries putting children around the world at risk
UNICEF calls on states to reduce waste and cut pollution.
Tue May 24 2022
Rich countries' access to foreign nurses during Omicron raises ethical concerns - Group
Sickness, burnout and staff departures amid surging Omicron cases have driven absentee rates during the two-year pandemic.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Boosters may prolong COVID WHO warns, France jabs kids as Omicron surges
The WHO warned Wednesday that rich countries cannot use boosters to escape the coronavirus.
Thu Dec 23 2021
South Africa warns of 'vaccine apartheid' if rich countries hog shots
Ramaphosa called on South Africans to support the waiver on the IP rights for vaccines as it should be "a global public good".
Mon May 10 2021
Chinese vaccines are poised to fill gap, but will they work?
With rich countries snapping up supplies of COVID-19 vaccines, some parts of the world may have to rely on Chinese-developed shots to try to conquer the outbreak. The question: Will they work?
Fri Dec 25 2020
Debt cancellation needed to help poorest countries - World Bank president
Investors must be ready for granting some form of relief that could also include debt cancellation.
Mon Oct 05 2020
Push to bring coronavirus vaccines to the poor faces trouble
Rich countries have locked up most of the worlds potential vaccine supply through 2021.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Some of Hong Kong's poor finally feel at home in 290 sq ft modules
While tiny by the standards of many cities in rich countries, the new home represents a big step up - even if temporary.
Tue Sep 29 2020
COVID-19: Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political, pharmaceutical and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries.
Tue Jul 14 2020