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Loneliness and social isolation impact our health, longevity, and quality of life
The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has released its global report on the state of social connectivity and feelings of isolation and loneliness.
“1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness”.
The Way Forward
Addressing loneliness requires both national strategy and local actions – build public support: libraries, parks, and community events that bring people together.
But it also starts with us, as individuals.

Famey Lockwood
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World Economic Forum Global Risks 2025 - A world of growing divisions
The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report identifies the top 10 risks facing the world with geopolitical tensions most challenging.

Famey Lockwood
2 min read


WHO expands list of pathogens that may cause a pandemic
The WHO has updated the list of pathogens that could trigger the next pandemic to include monkeypox, variola and influenza A viruses.

Famey Lockwood
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WHO starts negotiations on Global Agreement to protect world from future pandemics
Recognizing the serious shortcomings in preparedness for COVID-19, the World Health Organization has made a commitment to pandemic readiness

Famey Lockwood
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Is a Vaccine Card Realistic for COVID-19?
COVID-19 has not “yet” meet all the scientific scrutiny that other vaccines have leaving a COVID-19 vaccine card in question at this time.

Famey Lockwood
2 min read


Remote Work – A Value or Not?
Is remote work a value or not? One cannot dispute the value remote work has brought during the global pandemic. With technology and...

Famey Lockwood
2 min read


COVID-19 ... The Numbers — Week 59
Summarized coronavirus key findings affecting individuals and the Healthcare System. Key Findings ... SARS-CoV-2 data representing...

Famey Lockwood
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I See 2021 — Value Yourself and Others ...
Year 2020 has been a year we will all remember – one might describe it as “a year that will live in infamy”. Where do we go from here –...

Famey Lockwood
1 min read


Coding COVID-19... CDC issues new code & guidelines for coding COVID-19 conditions.
Timeline is critical to selecting the correct code... reporting and reimbursement affected. The CDC has updated several documents...

Famey Lockwood
1 min read


WHO releases first guideline on digital health interventions| harnessing power of digital technology
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on digital health technologies. The guideline provides 10 ways that...

Famey Lockwood
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World Health Organization establishing standards – Human Genome editing
WHO expert panel paves way for strong international governance on human genome editing… WHO has established an expert panel to develop...

Famey Lockwood
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World Health Organization— Releases ICD-11
WHO released the 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) 18 June 2018. Adoption by the World Health...

Famey Lockwood
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