When a new virus emerges, finding the best tool for accurate diagnosis is crucial to managing the outbreak. Diagnostic tools and testing facilities make it possible to identify cases of COVID-19 and to take prompt action to stop the disease.
A marginalized person exposed to COVID-19 may already be struggling with infection, malnutrition, or chronic illness. We are supporting leaders and organizations in Africa and South Asia to prepare their healthcare systems, train health workers and ensure continuity of care for other diseases and health needs as the pandemic spreads.
Researchers around the world are racing to find a vaccine that can prevent COVID-19 from occurring. The most promising vaccine candidates will need funding as they move into production through clinical trials, and then into delivery across communities worldwide.
School closures have highlighted and exacerbated many of the inequities and systemic breakdowns of the World Education System. We respond to urgent institutional and student needs, including support for organizations that close digital learning and provide financial assistance to students.
