Demographics Archives

Anti-vaxxers: Mandatory vaccination a point of contention in midst of Covid-19

June 16, 2020 Sergio Held

Among people who are hesitant about vaccines, there are rising concerns that a mandatory shot for Covid-19 is in the offing. Courts have not made decisions against vaccination programs.

Anti-vaxxers: Vaccine hesitancy rears its head around the world as agencies work to reach everyone

June 9, 2020 Sergio Held

At a time when a vaccine is badly needed to get the world back to a post-Covid normal, vaccine hesitancy is on the rise in many places. The consequences could be dire and long-lasting.

Myths and misinformation a scourge to health care across South Asia

June 2, 2020 Khawar Khan

As dangerous as Covid-19 has proven to be, it is made worse by misinformation, fear and illiteracy.

Vaccines: Level of mistrust remains high despite overabundance of data

May 6, 2020 Alfred Romann

Despite enormous amounts of evidence as to how helpful vaccines are, doubts continue to exist.

COVID-19: Sexist quarantine suggestions from Malaysian ministry go viral

April 2, 2020 David Ho

China is improving ties with the rest of the world in what is a late start compared to other countries. Its efforts to do so are being overshadowed by an increasingly insular world outside its borders. It remains to be seen if China can pick up the baton of globalization,

Poor countries tackled poverty but deserve more

Poverty, growth and baseless anger

November 24, 2016 Alfred Romann

Poor countries tackled poverty at an impressive rate but their citizens deserve more if they are to truly match the standard of living found elsewhere. People dissatisfied in many Western countries don’t quite know how good they have it right now. Fast-growing Asian countries have eliminated poverty at an astonishing