Mapping global trends in vaccine confidence and investigating barriers to vaccine uptake: a large-scale retrospective temporal modelling study

Mapping global trends in vaccine confidence and investigating barriers to vaccine uptake: a large-scale retrospective temporal modelling study: There is growing evidence of vaccine delays or refusals due to a lack of trust in the importance, safety, or effectiveness of vaccines, alongside persisting access issues. Although immunisation coverage is reported administratively across the world, no similarly robust monitoring system exists for vaccine confidence. In this study, vaccine confidence was mapped across 149 countries between 2015 and 2019.

Pandemic preparedness panel slams collective failure to heed warnings

Pandemic preparedness panel slams collective failure to heed warnings: A collective failure by political leaders to heed warnings and prepare for an infectious disease pandemic has transformed “a world at risk” to a “world in disorder”, according to a report on international epidemic preparedness.

What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 September

COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 September: Top stories: The impact of COVID-19 on energy consumption; WHO reports record case rise; pandemic preparedness criticized.