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… far, according to Our World data , approximately 350+ cases of monkeypox have been reported around the world. While some countries have already started taking it seriously by implementing quarantine policies, others are simply studying its … many cases and the occasional outbreak of monkeypox happened in the past 20-30 years. It is endemic in several African countries. In 2003, there was an outbreak of monkeypox in the US, a first outside the African subcontinent. In the US, an … be limited in older people and those on immunosuppressants for other treatments. Although America, Europe, and Asian countries have stopped routine vaccination of people against smallpox, smallpox vaccines are still produced. Many …

… key reason this happened is that governments are making efforts to serve their citizens and revive their economies. Some countries made advance purchase commitments for vaccines, even before they were approved. Because of global vaccine … is a positive step. The COVAX Phase 1 goal is to provide vaccines for 20% of the population in low- and middle-income countries. However, COVAX remains under-funded and the head of the World Health Organization has warned of ‘catastrophic …       Vaccine hindrances  Plenty of obstacles stand in the way of a more just distribution. Many low- and middle-income countries do not have the financial might or political clout to push themselves to the front of the line. Rural parts of …

… COVID-19, is around 3, a figure consistent with the rate of infections initially observed in China and most European countries. An R0 of 3 means that at the beginning of the outbreak each infected person would have gone on to infect up to … the effective reproduction number (Reff) that takes into account the proportion of the population that is susceptible. Countries aim to achieve an Reff of less than 1 (Reff 1), as that means that the number of active cases decline. There … while the duration of infectiousness is lower when the disease is treated in time and contact tracing is in place.  Many countries have reached a point of Reff 1, meaning that their respective disease burdens are reducing. However, this does …

… transition agenda that is equitable,inclusive, and omits no individual or community. Amidst the climate crisis, numerous countries and businesses around the worldhave embarked on ambitious energy transition programs aimed at reducing … wider questions on how to ensure that the ongoing energy transition does not worsen energy poverty levels in developing countries, especially in Africa, where some of the world’s energy poorest people live.  According to the World Bank , of … financial flows from the international community will be key to effectively fund the climate transition in African countries, private sector contributions will also be indispensable.  The clean energy transition is therefore both an …

… Riken 04 Jan 2015 Home Collaboration Aimed At Advancing Preventive And Personalised Medicine In Hospitals In Both Countries Qatar Foundation Research & Development’s (QF R&D) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), and the Japanese … The agreement will establish joint programmes to carry out projects with academic researchers and hospitals in both countries. Through this latest initiative, QBRI is contributing to Qatar Foundation’s mission to build Qatar’s innovation … a number of research centres in Japan with the goal of increasing research and development collaboration between the two countries. During the visit, Qatar Foundation and RIKEN signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework …

… of the Network of Schools, representing leading national schools of public administration and governance in over 60 countries.  The online meeting attracted 175 participants from 50 different countries. The agenda for the meeting included the following topics:  What kind of workplace can we expect to return to?  … new support services around health and income support.” The OECD Global Network of Schools of Government supports countries in securing the long-term sustainability of public sector reforms by strengthening the link between …

… being used by multinational entities and more easily facilitated by new technologies.  If the proposals are adopted by countries, the implications may be far-reaching for developing economies that are eager to attract foreign direct investments. While these reforms do not compel countries like Qatar to increase their current corporate income tax rate, they would allow the home country of a … Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)” while a second panel examined the “Impact of Pillar II on Tax Incentives in Developing Countries”. Presentations generated discussions on the options for developing countries to retain competitiveness as they …

… is set to host a conference on The Promise of Hybrid Dispute Resolution Fora on November 18 - 19.  Qatar is one of the countries in the world that has established an international court, the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution … of years ago to create international courts that are domestic, on the one side, but whose judges also come from other countries. The default language of proceedings is English. These courts usually also apply some version of the English … Road Initiative, China’s massive infrastructure investment plan that stretches from Beijing to Europe.  More recently, countries in Europe started establishing similar courts, mostly to profit from business arising out of Brexit -- the UK’s …

… (HBKU), will shed light on the changing dynamics and increased ties between the United Kingdom (UK) and Gulf State countries. The guest speaker will be His Excellency Jonathan Wilks CMG, British Ambassador to Qatar. Understanding the … Emiri Air Force and the Royal Air Force, further marks the growth in military and security relations between the two countries.  While they share similar outlooks on various matters, both the UK and Gulf countries - individually and as a regional bloc - are undergoing profound developments on the domestic and foreign …

… behavioral adjustment, well-being, social relationships, safety, cognitive development, and social security in the Gulf countries. The effectiveness and efficiency of social protection vary across countries due to differences in the generosity of the welfare state and the specific institutional setting. Research and … will address several major deficits in knowledge regarding the psychosocial implications of the pandemic in Gulf countries.    Related News View all news Workshop at Hamad Bin Khalifa University …