COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Pumping oxygen into Somalia’s health system as part of COVID-19 response

As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic spread across Africa, hospitals across the continent faced shortages of essential medical supplies needed to treat the respiratory disease and keep patients…

Bernard Olayo, Carmen Carpio|
Health

Lessons from integrating Syrian refugees in the Greek labor market

Lessons from integrating Syrian refugees in the Greek labor market

Gael Moraes, Ioanna Pantelaiou, Mauro Testaverde|
Jobs & Development

COVID vaccines: Why we must succeed in every country

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and vaccines remain our most important tool for helping every country overcome it and get on the path to recovery. The World Bank remains committed to…

Axel van Trotsenburg|
Health

Carbon pricing leadership coalition report 2021-2022

The past two years of the global pandemic profoundly impacted our societies and economies. The COVID crisis heightened the need for multilateralism to tackle global challenges.

Mari Elka Pangestu|
Climate Change, Environment

Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in the Republic of Congo: From intention to action

The Republic of Congo launched the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 on March 25, 2021, intending to vaccinate 60% of the population using all available vaccines (Sinopharm, Sputnik V, Sputnik…

Mervy Ever Viboudoulou Vilpoux, Yele Batana, Aubain Lepassa-Litedi, Lombe Kasonde, Melat Assefa|
Health