What Caused the COVID-19 Testing Deficit?
Chris IkosaMay 4, 2020
By Sachin Silva and Juergen Braunstein CAMBRIDGE – The United States is the world’s richest country, and home to ten of
Averting a COVID-19 Security Crisis in Africa
Abebe BekeleApril 27, 2020
By Abebe Bekele KIGALI, RWANDA – Some have described the COVID-19 crisis as a “great equalizer.” After all, it has invaded the
Agriculture After the Pandemic
Wandile SihloboApril 20, 2020
By Wandile Sihlobo PRETORIA – As the COVID-19 pandemic forces countries to close their borders, their agricultural
Ensuring Food Security in the Era of COVID-19
Thanawat TiensinApril 6, 2020
By Thanawat Tiensin, Agnes Kalibata, and Martin Cole ROME – COVID-19 has been slowly creeping into our communities. As we seek
Can Africa Withstand COVID-19?
Denis ChoperaMarch 30, 2020
By Denis Chopera DURBAN – Less than five months after the first documented case of the COVID-19 coronavirus, infections
A Pandemic Strategy as Global as COVID-19
Erik BerglöfMarch 23, 2020
By Erik Berglöf LONDON – The COVID-19 coronavirus is disrupting practically every aspect of life all over the world.
Who Should Lead the Fight for Global Justice?
Emtithal MahmoudMarch 16, 2020
By Emtithal Mahmoud NEW HAVEN – At a recent private dinner at the World Economic Forum held to discuss climate change, the
The Gender Gap’s Health Consequences
Toyin SarakiMarch 9, 2020
By Toyin Saraki ABUJA – We have a decade left to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we are
Preparing Africa for COVID-19
Adaora OkoliMarch 9, 2020
By Adaora Okoli NEW ORLEANS – Six years ago, the Ebola virus ravaged West Africa. While Ebola is deadly and highly contagious,
Europe Must Act Against “Crisis Pregnancy Centers”
Mary FitzgeraldMarch 2, 2020
By Mary Fitzgerald LONDON – In Europe, if you go to a public hospital seeking medical advice, you expect accurate,