Benjamin Talyor, CEO of Evidence Aid, speaking on how Evidence Synthesis can help us out of the COVID crisis and bring better transparency to tackle Fake News and misinformation.
Tag: COVID-19
The Global Economy and the Impact of COVID
Every aspect of the global economy has seen the impact of COVID 19 and the future is uncertain. Professor Atif Mian, respected Princeton Scholar and authority on Economics and Public Policy, speaking on this prescient issue that affects every person on the planet.
Cancer Care in the COVID Era
With over 3.7 million new diagnoses of Cancer in Europe each year, how has the global pandemic and its demands on the NHS, affected the care of cancer patients?
COVID Relief: Providing Food to People in Need
Thanks to your generosity, over 10 Million Meals have been distributed by our teams around the world during the COVID Crisis.
Our First Foodbank Opens in the UK
Poverty is a huge issue in this country right now. Over 14 million people in the UK live in poverty, including more than 4.5 million children, and with the continuing impact of COVID-19, things are only getting more difficult. Today, with your help, we have been able to open our first Foodbank in the UK....
Assistance for COVID-19 Task Force
On 20th June 2020, our team in Uganda donated bottles of hand sanitiser and face masks to the Budaka District COVID-19 Task Force. The donated items were received by the Resident District Commissioner of Budaka, Mr Martin Orochi and the DHO (District Health Officer). We will continue to support as many people as possible through...
Food Distribution in Guinea Bissau
With COVID-19 continuing to spread, many people are being affected by the global pandemic. As we all adjust to new measures, many people do not have access to essentials such as food. On the 13th June 2020, our team in Guinea Bissau were able to help those in need. Our volunteers distributed essential food items...
Public Health England reports on impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities
Today’s Update Public Health England report on impact of COVID-19 on communities shows the death rates highest among people of Black and Asian ethnic groups. Furthermore, the mortality rates from COVID-19 in the most deprived areas were more than double the least deprived areas. Follow the link for the published report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-review-of-disparities-in-risks-and-outcomes Self-Employment Income Support...
Food Distribution in Ivory Coast
With COVID-19 continuing to spread across the world, we have been working hard to help people made vulnerable by this virus. On 30th May 2020, our team in Ivory Coast worked hard to prepare and distribute food packs to those in need. We were able to help families in the Adjamé and Anyama communes and...
From Monday 6 people can meet outside provided social distancing measures are met
Today’s Update From Monday, the government will reopen nurseries and other early years settings and reception, year one and year six in primary schools. On 15 June, secondary schools will begin to provide some face-to-face contact time for years 10 and 12. In Scotland, groups of 8 will be allowed to meet outdoors from Friday....