Torsten Thiele, Marie-Christine Imbert, Timothy Bouley Marine life is full of potential treatments, including the first antiviral approved for Covid-19 patients Covid-19 is forcing the world to rethink our economies, supply chains and science. Widespread inconsideration of biology and ecology in planning have in part led to the challenging circumstances we are now in. We must think… Continue reading A healthy ocean can help fight pandemics
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Governments, private sector and health leaders to ensure everyone can access new vaccines, and treatments for COVID-19
Heads of state and global health leaders today made an commitment to work together to accelerate the development and production of new vaccines, tests and treatments for COVID-19 and assure equitable access worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has already affected more than 2.4 million people, killing over 160,000. It is taking a huge toll on families,… Continue reading Governments, private sector and health leaders to ensure everyone can access new vaccines, and treatments for COVID-19
Flood-hit Barpeta in Assam state of India cries for help
Abdul Kalam Azad Many shelters don’t receive government support as they are not recognised by administration and thus no relief and humanitarian support are reaching to those flood victims Assam is one of the most flood prone states in the North-Eastern region of India. Flood has almost become an annual event in Assam creating devastation among the people.… Continue reading Flood-hit Barpeta in Assam state of India cries for help
What to do about the antidepressants, antibiotics and other drugs in our water
Elizabeth Grossman As pharmaceuticals taint rivers and lakes, scientists search for solutions Orignially posted at Ensia, magazine showcasing environmental solutions in action. Republished by SixDegrees on arrangement with Ensia under Creative Commons’ Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported license. There’s no way around it, the headlines are disturbing. And they come, not from tabloids or click-bait blogs, but… Continue reading What to do about the antidepressants, antibiotics and other drugs in our water