A pledging summit last weekend celebrated €6.15 billion ($6.91 billion) in "additional" commitments — but most of the money was not new, raising questions about how to track pledges for the global response.
Doctors closely follow the research on vaccines and therapeutics against COVID-19. But what do they do in the absence of solid evidence of drug efficacy and safety?
A partnership between the World Bank and the Indian government to increase piped water in rural areas has received complaints from affected communities. Human rights lawyer Anirudha Nagar outlines actions the bank can take in an upcoming consultation process.
U.K. aid organizations report budget cuts are already underway, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that local affiliates are not protected by the right to free speech, and the United Nations adopts a global cease-fire.
The U.N. has recruited volunteers in nine languages to correct false information about COVID-19, which the institution's communications lead says is spreading faster than the disease itself.
People are more likely to listen to and trust a faith leader than an NGO that they may not be familiar with, according to Umar Rashid of Muslim Hands.
Peru mobilized quickly to fight the coronavirus, but the country still finds itself with one of the highest death rates in the region. Public health experts discuss where and how the pandemic response has fallen short.
Targeting misinformation and disinformation surrounding COVID-19 is a challenge. While technology is spreading false information in urban areas, remote communities face their own challenges.
The U.K. development finance institution says its new strategy brings it fully in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change. Now, campaign groups will be watching how it is delivered.
The global health community is increasingly concerned about COVID-19's impact on the 37.9 million people living with HIV globally. Devex hears why it's vital that testing and treatment services are available during health crises.
