Podcast by Weber Shandwick
The downstream impact of COVID-19 on related outcomes in the diagnosis and treatment of noncommunicable diseases, such as cancer, will likely be felt for years to come. Since the early days of the pandemic, hospitals and health systems around the world have seen a steady decline in preventative health screenings and treatment, particularly among those living with cancer. For many, this has been driven by fear of contracting COVID-19, while others faced access issues due to lack of funding and low resources, further exacerbating the disparities in care. What does this mean for cancer diagnosis and treatment? What are the biggest lessons stemming from this pandemic? What can be – or is already – being done to get back on track? To learn more about “COVID-19: The Path Forward,” visit: www.webershandwick.com/podcast/.
Cases of COVID-19 continue to surge across Latin America and access to and local production of vaccines remains a challenge for many countries. Meanwhile, the region is facing one of its worst recessions, mostly due to the ripple effects of the pandemic. What is driving the resurgence of cases in the region, and what will it take to widen access to vaccines? How does the approach leaders take to communications impact a country or population's health outcomes? To learn more about “COVID-19: The Path Forward,” visit: https://www.webershandwick.com/podcast/
A Conversation with Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund. The Global Fund is actively working to raise and deploy money in the fight against COVID-19, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The knock-on effects of COVID-19 are creating a perfect storm and progress made in the fight against the world's deadliest infectious diseases – HIV, TB and malaria – is under serious threat. In 2020 alone, the economic downturn could also push up to 115 million additional people into extreme poverty. What will it take to fund and deliver an equitable global response? To learn more about “COVID-19: The Path Forward,” visit: https://www.webershandwick.com/podcast/