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In India, a new election promise: A vaccine for COVID-19

In states like Bihar, public health infrastructure remains substandard and COVID-19 fatigue is taking over. At a time like this, the promise of a vaccine might seem like a panacea but not everyone is convinced.

WTO's leadership crisis, the UK's consultation list, and USAID's COVID-19 focus countries: This week in development

The White House sows doubt over the WTO leadership race, U.K. organizations deny they were consulted about the development and diplomacy merger, and USAID looks for COVID-19 focus countries.

5 things for the development community to watch in the US election

Global development might not be at the top of the list of issues voters are considering as they cast their ballots in the U.S. election on Nov. 3, but the outcome could have big implications for America's approach to foreign aid, global health, and development.

Opinion: COVID-19 should not derail polio eradication efforts

The world is closer than it has ever been to eradicating wild polio, but COVID-19 is putting progress in jeopardy and threatening broader investments in global health security. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker explains why.

The Healthy Brains Global Initiative, the next Global Fund?

A new global health initiative is set to launch in 2021 focused on neurological and mental health. COVID-19 is having an impact on the mental health of populations globally. But is it the right time to launch a new initiative?

The ethical use of geospatial data for sanitation

Experts say geospatial data could be a critical tool in improving sanitation facilities — but organizations need to proceed with caution.

When modern medicine flounders, should traditional healers fill the void?

Traditional healers are often the first people many South Asians turn to when health problems arise. Given the uncertainty about how to best manage COVID-19, how can clinically trained health workers and traditional healers work together — and should they?