This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ruth Reader at Fast Company outlines the steady flow of confusion and misinformation surrounding the development and severity of the coronavirus. • What is the danger…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Global Health NOW touches on the importance of screening neglected tropical diseases and the critical role it plays in accelerating progress against other diseases. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study finds that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can identify breast cancer with approximately 90% accuracy when combined with radiologist analysis. • Why is it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • James Gallagher reports on a mystery virus that was previously unknown to science is causing severe lung disease in the Chinese city of Wuhan. • How can we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • German Lopez, writing for Vox, discusses the findings of a multi-year study indicating that the number of alcohol-related deaths increased significantly from 1999 to 2017. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicolas Peyraud details the challenges of fighting measles and Ebola simultaneously in the Democratic Republic of Congo. • How can funders work to boost the capacity and resources of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although a new Google algorithm has been able to outperform doctors when identifying breast cancer in x-rays, Vox reporter Sigal Samuel explains why this technology won’t be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a study conducted by the World Bank, MTV’s show ‘Shuga’ is having a positive affect on its viewers, with fans twice as likely to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Imogen Calderwood explains the role of solar-powered refrigeration is extending vaccine shelf-lives and increasing vaccine coverage. • How can funders work to support tech advances for global…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lavanya Vasudevan and Gavin Yamey explain the importance of having herd immunity reinforced by as many people as possible. • How can funders work to spread accurate information…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Madeleine Keck reports that Samoa is responding to a measles outbreak with a compulsory vaccination campaign to address the low level of immunization. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Madeleine Keck discusses Australia’s commitment to help children become vaccinated against polio by pledging $15 million to GPEI. • Why are polio vaccinations a global health issue and…