Public Health

A new global Ipsos study conducted on behalf of World Vision International in 16 countries reveals almost four in ten (37%) parents/guardians say their children are not getting the proper nutrients they need on a daily basis, and 21% say their children have gone to bed hungry in the last 30 days. Moreover, almost half (46%) of adults globally say they have worried about finding the money to buy food in the last 30 days, rising to 77% in low-income countries.

Mental health is as much of a priority as physical health. Look for
ways to support both.

While there is a widespread belief in the power of science to solve major health problems, people still want to retain control

Mental health now ranks 2nd among global health concerns, overtaking cancer

The clinical management of cancer patients has undergone a remarkable evolution in the last 15 years, with the concept of personalised medicine now well-entrenched in the treatment paradigm.

[featured at the Davos Agenda 2021] The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines will be the largest, fastest and most challenging vaccination program in history. This could bring many problems. Some we will anticipate; some we won’t. One glaring problem that is quickly emerging is a major mismatch between vaccine supply and demand.

Our new 27-country survey finds rising levels of satisfaction and trust in health services as the world battles against the coronavirus pandemic. Waiting times and lack of staff are the main challenges perceived by the public.

A crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic provides impetus for rapid change in consumer attitudes and behaviour as people cope with the changes in their environment.

More people globally believe COVID-19 can live on surfaces for days over other theories.