The pandemic’s hidden toll: millions of chronic conditions left undiagnosed

Pandemic disruption caused diagnosis rates to plummet for many conditions – and some still haven’t recovered five years later.
The Lancet

Policy and public health implications for mental health after the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed essential weaknesses in mental health systems and intensified existing inequities, highlighting the need for a comprehensive assessment of policy responses and ...
Time

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

The Pandemic Agreement, just adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a landmark for global public health. Had such an agreement been in place before 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic would have ...
News Medical

Toddlers exposed to the COVID pandemic show fewer behavioral problems

Despite fears that pandemic stress would harm child development, new research shows toddlers actually displayed fewer emotional and behavioral problems, especially in families with lower maternal ...
Christian Science Monitor

Tracking pandemic aid fraud: Five years on, the toll continues to grow

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Human Rights Watch

WHO: New Pandemic Treaty a Landmark, but Flawed

(Geneva) – World Health Organization (WHO) member countries adopted a new treaty on May 20, 2025, to improve international coordination and cooperation on the prevention of, preparation for, and ...
Business Wire

FICO Data Uncovers Positive Impact Pandemic Had on UK Consumers’ Payments

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global analytic software leader FICO’s analysis of UK credit card payments data from the past six years has revealed that consumers developed healthier credit card payment ...