The pandemic has decimated local economies, where people are more afraid of hunger than the virus
The lasting threat from the pandemic goes beyond the immediate danger of illness and lies in the economic impact
Opinion & Analysis
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Vaccine rollout highlights the benefits of globalisation
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine tale is an ode, not to the exceptionalism of Britain or its government, but to modern globalisation
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Vaccines are great news but global solidarity is the only way out of this pandemic
The world will never be safe while any single country is still fighting the virus
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How the lessons the world learned in the fight against HIV can help us defeat Covid
Coronavirus must not become a 'residual pandemic': a disease that kills only the world's poor
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The science of mathematical modelling: before forecasting the future, you must understand the past
Indecision is risky when it comes to Covid-19 – behind every move politicians make is analysis providing insight, answers and guidance
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Stillbirth leaves millions suffering in silence – we must do more to prevent it and end the stigma
Every day 5,400 stillbirths occur all over the world, but most are preventable
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Behind the Covid-19 vaccine is a hidden arsenal of diagnostic tests
Vaccines are only one part of the solution, and diagnostic testing is a near-invisible but essential enabler of their development
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The coronavirus is spreading with ferocity and we need decisive action now
How many lives and livelihoods could have been saved had the Prime Minister shown some leadership and acted sooner?
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We must control, suppress and eliminate to break the cycle and create a Covid-secure Britain
By focusing on saving as many lives as possible in the immediate term, we can also save jobs and open up the economy sustainably
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Time to take unhealthy options out of the spotlight – we need tough restrictions on junk food ads
High levels of childhood obesity are the canary in the mine – the UK needs to act now
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Abortion has been effectively banned in Poland - and Britain isn't safe either
As a Polish court makes terminations in case of foetal abnormality illegal, Ann Furedi explains the wider impact
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Ending the pandemic requires collaboration, funding and creative thinking – there is much yet to do
With the search for a safe and effective vaccine well underway, it is vital that countries pool their resources to ensure fair global access
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Covid-19 shows us why UK Aid should be invested in creating a healthier, safer world
Our global role in preparing for the twin threats posed by pandemics and climate change should start with sustaining human life
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The threat of hunger and malnutrition as a result of Covid-19 is greater than the virus itself
On World Food Day, we need to consider how we can help to tackle the global scourge of food insecurity
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We cannot fail the world’s children – we must stop a lost generation from never returning to school
Urgent global action and investment is now desperately needed to help us achieve every girl’s right to 12 years of quality education
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The risks of a Covid-19 human challenge trial are significant, but entirely justified
It is essential that volunteers are offered high-quality medical care and compensation for any health complications
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A global pandemic requires a world effort to end it – none of us will be safe until everyone is safe
Access to vaccines, tests and treatments for everyone who needs them is the only way out – this is a historic test for global cooperation
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I'm a cardiologist, and we should all be concerned about the link between Covid-19 and heart failure
As winter approaches, expect the situation to get significantly worse for patients and the NHS
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Poor diets are killing us – why aren’t more governments taking urgent action?
Those with diet-related conditions like obesity and diabetes are more vulnerable to Covid-19 and may be more resistant to a vaccine
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A Government message that educates and inspires would be more efficient than threats
Mixed messages from the PM have left people not knowing how to behave or behaving badly. Professor Chris Whitty could still fix that
