Games for good: why videogames can be a great way to learn and develop
Games are taking over the world. During the Covid-19 pandemic, a staggering 82 per cent of global consumers played videogames and watched videogame content.
Good health & well-being
Striving to ensure all individuals can lead a healthy life should be a priority.
There are diseases which cause epidemics that are still undefeated. By 2030, this should be different.
Leaving cervical cancer nowhere to hide in underserved countries
Recognising that cancer is a major challenge for sustainable development, the United Nations has committed to reduce mortality from cancer and other non-communicable diseases by
COVID-19 and the Arab region: an opportunity to Build Back Better
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fault lines, fissures and fragilities in societies and economies around the world – and the Arab region is no exception. The region is
Partnering for sustainable health: supporting access to healthcare in Africa
By Ashling Mulvaney, Head of Access to Healthcare, Global Sustainability, AstraZeneca Health is central to a functioning and sustainable global society. Yet more than 730 million people
EFG Hermes: leading the way in social governance
With a current footprint spanning thirteen countries across four continents, EFG Hermes started in Egypt and has grown over 36 years of success to become
COVID-19 in Africa
The United Nations have issued a policy brief on the effects of COVID-19 in Africa outlining issues surrounding health, socio-economic effects, food security, peace and security, and human rights.
International agencies urge coordinated response to pandemic
Governments must take immediate steps to prevent a potentially devastating debt crisis and address the economic and financial havoc wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus: six ways of turning anxiety into positive mental health habits
During the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown, how can we use these difficult times to our advantage?
Lung cancer: quitting smoking regrows protective lung cells – new research
It’s never too late to quit smoking, as a new study reveals how cells can be replenished after giving up smoking, reducing the risk of developing cancer.
End discrimination against women and children affected by leprosy
Following World Leprosy Day (26 January), the extremely unjust treatment of people suffering with leprosy has been brought into questioning.